Corporate Citizenship

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation publishes content on corporate citizenship and related issues. Find and access current and archived items in our database. 

2023 Business Solves Conference & Citizens Awards

This esteemed event offers two full days of issues exploration, social-impact best practices, and partnership spotlights that collectively show the mark that business – the most trusted institution once again in 2023 – is making on society.

Prioritizing Private-Public Partnerships to Aid Recovery and Resilience in Türkiye

Corporate Citizenship Center
March 17, 2023
U.S. Chamber Foundation's Marc DeCourcey and UPS's Laura Lane
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Six weeks after a series of devastating earthquakes struck Türkiye and Syria, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation led two discussions during the U.S.-Türkiye Business Forum: Prioritizing Resilient Partnerships, convened with the U.S. Chamber’s U.S.-Türkiye Business Council on March 13.  As the region begins to focus on recovery to meet humanitarian needs, this creates opportunities for strengthening relationships and building stronger, more resilient communities.   
Claire Irish
Corporate Citizenship
Disaster Response

Advancing Financial Resilience and Well-being for Women

Corporate Citizenship Center
March 16, 2023
13th Annual International Women's Day Forum
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We cannot underestimate the importance of helping women and girls develop financial acumen to position them for success, no matter their life stage or unique journey. It will positively impact our democracy, our economy and our society. To strengthen financial resilience and confidence for women, we must improve their access to financial education and resources. This starts with business taking the responsibility to ensure a more equitable future for all and continuing to make progress in our commitments to build more inclusive workplaces where everyone can advance and thrive.
Jennifer Kingston
Corporate Citizenship
Economic Empowerment
Women

Backing Black-Owned Businesses - Today and for the Future

Corporate Citizenship Center
February 14, 2023
The U.S. Chamber Foundation's Coalition to Back Black Business (CBBB) today announced it has awarded $5,000 grants to 324 Black small business owners representing 40 states, District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, delivering on its mission to advance the long-term success and resilience of America’s Black-owned small businesses.
Shanique Streete
Corporate Citizenship
Economic Empowerment
Entrepreneurship

Making the Invisible Visible: Addressing Children’s Vision is Key to Harnessing Society’s Future Potential

Corporate Citizenship Center
November 28, 2022
Student raising hand in class
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Research suggests that 1 in 4 children in the U.S. has a vision problem—an estimated 12.1 million children. As we look to end the social impact of poor vision, we must advocate for higher level changes at the government and private sector levels. It’s clear that with so many larger societal issues linked to poor vision – like education, poverty, good health, and even gender equity – vision is a cause we must address if we are to create resilient societies. 
Kristan Gross
Corporate Citizenship
Health and Wellness

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