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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. The Foundation anticipates, develops, and deploys solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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- CivicsWe believe that democracy is vital for our nation’s prosperity and that businesses can help strengthen it.Learn More
- DisastersWe strengthen partnerships and bolster systems we rely on to increase our resilience for the day it is needed most.Learn More
- WorkforceFor America to grow and prosper, we need new talent systems fit for our modern economy.Learn More
- The Civic Trust®The Civic Trust® is a nonpartisan educational initiative dedicated to enhancing civic literacy, skills, and participation across schools, workplaces, and communities.Learn More
- Small Business Readiness for ResiliencyDeveloped in partnership with founding sponsor FedEx, the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is a multi-year initiative to support small businesses impacted by disasters.Learn More
- Talent Pipeline ManagementBuilt by business, for business, TPM provides employers and their education and workforce development partners with strategies and tools to co-design talent supply chains that connect learners and workers to jobs and career advancement opportunities.Learn More
- Hiring Our HeroesThrough world-class hiring events, digital programs, upskilling opportunities, and fellowships, HOH has developed and cultivated a rich pipeline of military-connected talent ready for businesses nationwide.Learn More
Leadership
- Michael CarneyPresident, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Howard ByckSenior Vice President of Partnerships and Head of Development, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Marc DeCourceySenior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Eric EversolePresident, Hiring Our Heroes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes recognized awards winners for its 10th Annual Lee Anderson Hiring Our Heroes Awards Gala, presented by USAA. Distinguished speakers, awards finalists, and guests from the military community all watched the live-streamed celebration on November 18 from their homes and offices around the world.
New U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation report finds that employers have seen an increase in number of employees leaving the workforce because of childcare concerns Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today released a new report detailing how employers are thinking about childcare assistance, benefits, and accommodations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes will honor Howard Schultz and Sheri Kersch Schultz with the President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement at this year’s Lee Anderson Hiring Our Heroes Awards Gala, presented by USAA, and held virtually on November 18 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Due to the program’s success, Salesforce is extending the initiative into 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly 40 veterans and military spouses are one step closer to high paying, in-demand careers as Salesforce professionals.
During COVID-19, Bombas expanded its philanthropic efforts to help front-line healthcare workers and those in need.
New report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation finds an increase in parents requiring alternative childcare arrangements and many making permanent career decisions based on temporary solutions during the pandemic
The inaugural competition highlights how entrepreneurs are delivering solutions to our most pressing challenges through their innovative use of technology
CLE Clothing Company uses T-Shirts sales to help feed Cleveland families in need during the COVID-19 pendemic.
Sweetgreen makes efforts to help frontline workers, consumers, couriers, and staff amid COVID-19.
Contact tracing is something organizations of all sizes can do to stop the spread of the virus.