Resources for Educators & Parents
May 29, 2020
People recognize the impact this pandemic has on the education system, and organizations are gathering resources to support teachers, learners, and parents.
Disaster Response
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation publishes content on disaster response and related issues. Find and access current and archived items in our database.
A Safe Workplace
May 29, 2020
All employers should be ready to implement strategies to protect their workforce from the coronavirus while ensuring continuity of operations. Download these guides created based on information provided by the CDC, to learn more about how employers and employees can prepare for and address the impacts of the Coronavirus.
Employee Assistance Funds
May 29, 2020
The U.S. Chamber Foundation partnered with America’s Charities to offer an Employee Assistance Fund (EAF) program to provide management services for employers looking to support their employees during times of hardship.
Corporate Aid Tracker
The business community is mobilizing its expertise and resources to assist with the relief and containment efforts. Our coronavirus (COVID-19) Corporate Aid Tracker lists those businesses who have publicly announced or submitted to us their commitment to supporting their workforce and the greater community impacted through this pandemic.
The U.S. Chamber Foundation stands ready to help communities navigate the significant challenges they are facing in a time of great uncertainty. Like any major natural disaster, the coronavirus will have a significant impact on workers, businesses, and the economy. The leadership of the business community has never been more important than in times of crisis.
Understanding the Coronavirus
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan, China and reported by the World Health Organization on December 31. It has infected hundreds of Chinese citizens with pneumonia-like symptoms and has now spread across international boundaries.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted a webinar on Monday, January 27 in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and featured Dr. Nancy Messonnier who leads CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
January 23, 2020
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Despite experiencing some relief through recent rain and thunderstorms, Australia’s historic bushfires continue to impact the country.
9th Annual Building Resilience Through Private-Public Partnerships Conference
As communities around the world begin to recover from the effects of COVID-19, society grapples with what a new normal may look like. This global pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of our daily lives—the way we do business, how we worship, and receive an education. These disruptions uncover our vulnerabilities and shine a light on the need for total resilience—protecting individuals, preparing communities, and fortifying social systems.
November 27, 2019
“Every disaster is a step back in development,” said Mami Mizutori, Assistant Secretary General for the United Nation’s Office of Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). I had the opportunity to share the stage with Ms.
Engaging Companies in Manmade and Natural Disasters
Watch the recording here!