What We Do
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
Our Impact in Stories
- Civics
The Spirit of America: Opportunity, Community, and New BeginningsOn Constitution Day 2024, we welcomed 100 new American citizens from 33 countries. Dionna Stokes, manager of civics, reflects on this life-changing event, exploring personal stories of citizenship and the power of civic engagement in shaping our nation's future.
By Dionna Stokes
Our Issues
- DisastersWe help businesses and communities respond to, prepare for, and recover from disasters.Learn More
- WorkforceWe develop solutions to meet America’s workforce needs.Learn More
- CivicsWe strengthen American democracy.Learn More
Our Solutions
- Resilience in a BoxBecome a more resilient business with these easy-to-use tools.Learn More
- Talent Pipeline ManagementLearn how to build successful talent pipelines to fill open jobs.Learn More
- The Civic Trust®A nonpartisan commitment to boost civic literacy, skills, and participation.Learn More
Partner Stories
Upcoming Events
- Corporate Social ResponsibilityBusiness Solves: Strengthening Communities, Today and TomorrowTuesday, October 29 - Wednesday, October 30U.S. Chamber of CommerceLearn More
- CivicsNational Civics Bee® National ChampionshipTuesday, November 1209:00 AM EST - 02:30 PM ESTU.S. Chamber of CommerceLearn More
- Workforce14th Annual Hiring Our Heroes Awards GalaWednesday, November 13U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- WorkforceTPM Digital Transformation WorkshopMonday, November 18 - Tuesday, November 19Chicago, IL
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In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s International Women’s Day Forum on March 5, we’re highlighting 10 inspiring leaders who have made their mark in advancing opportunities for women and girls. Y-Vonne Hutchinson is the founder of Ready Set, a diversity solutions firm based in Oakland, CA, and a co-founder/adviser of Project Include.
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s International Women’s Day Forum on March 5, we’re highlighting 10 inspiring leaders who have made their mark in advancing opportunities for women and girls. Angela Fuentes is the Co-Founder & CEO of FortyTwentyAM, a Flat Pattern Maker, and a pattern-making instructor at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). She’s been in the fashion industry for 12+ years and has owned her company since 2012.
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In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s International Women’s Day Forum on March 5, we’re highlighting 10 inspiring leaders who have made their mark in advancing opportunities for women and girls. One of these leaders is Alisha Ramos, Founder and CEO of Girls' Night In (GNI), a company helping people unwind, take care, and cultivate community.
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s International Women’s Day Forum on March 5, we’re highlighting 10 inspiring leaders who have made their mark in advancing opportunities for women and girls. Jennifer Gamboa-Copeland, Diversity & Inclusion - Women & Black-African American Segments, AT&T, leads efforts to promote an inclusive work environment.
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