The Chamber Releases Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Report, Celebrates Civic Engagement Across the Region

PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber) is proud to announce the release of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia 2024 Report. This report celebrates the exceptional civic engagement of businesses across the region, recognizing organizations of all sizes that have demonstrated a strong commitment to driving social impact through the use of their time, talent, and resources.

The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia, an initiative led by the Chamber with support from its lead partner, the Philadelphia Foundation, is modeled after the national Civic 50 program by Points of Light, a globally recognized nonprofit. Since its inception in 2011, the Civic 50 has set a national standard for superior corporate citizenship, showcasing how companies can leverage their resources to benefit both their business and the community.

Key findings from the 2024 report include:

• 100% of honorees integrate community engagement into business functions.
• On average, 42% of employees at honoree organizations volunteered to support external organizations.
• Honorees facilitated 1.2 million total volunteer hours, contributing $88 million in value to nonprofits.
• Honorees donated over $293 million in monetary and in-kind contributions to Greater Philadelphia.

The 2024 report highlights the practices of the top 50 regional and national corporate citizens, offering a pathway for engagement for other businesses. Developed by experts convened by Points of Light, the Civic 50 indicators provide the country's best framework for designing high-impact civic engagement programs. Thousands of companies, including many from Greater Philadelphia, have used this model to enhance their community engagement efforts.

"This report highlights the remarkable influence our business community has in driving impact across our region," said Kenneth Anderson, Vice President of Civic Affairs, the Chamber. "The Chamber is proud to support the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia, empowering regional organizations to advance their work in corporate social responsibility. Together, we are working to achieve our vision of making Greater Philadelphia as a top global destination for business and a leader in inclusive growth."

This year's honorees, the fourth cohort since the program's launch in 2020, include companies of various sizes and industries, demonstrating that businesses of all types can contribute to their communities while achieving commercial success. The report reveals that 100% of the honorees integrate community engagement into their business functions, with significant focus areas including employment and workforce development, education, health and wellbeing, and more.

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About the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia works together with members, investors, and stakeholders, to realize our bold vision: Greater Philadelphia is a top global destination for business and a leader in inclusive growth. As the metro-regional chamber of commerce serving the 11-county, tri-state Greater Philadelphia region, we are the premier organization to convene and connect business, government and civic leaders to drive economic growth and prosperity for all.

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