About

St. Cloud Area Chamber Foundation

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WELCOME TO THE ST. CLOUD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION!

The Chamber’s foundation supports workforce development initiatives of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. In an effort to positively impact the lives of our area youth, the Foundation coordinates youth and employee development opportunities including sponsored scholarships and workforce readiness initiatives, and educates current and future workers about area industries, businesses, and organizations.


HOW YOUR PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS THE NEXT GENERATION

All funds donated to the Chamber Foundation are used directly to support workforce development initiatives at the Chamber. This includes, but is not limited to:

Past scholarship recipient quotes:

I am grateful for the opportunities this award will provide me since I will rely on financial aid and student loans to help finance my education.”

“I am very honored that you have picked me for this scholarship and that you saw the potential I have for success.”

“I just want to express how thankful I am that you chose to take what you’ve all worked so hard to earn and invest in me.”


MAKE YOUR YEAR-END CHARITABLE DONATION TO THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION

All funds donated to the Foundation are put back into the community, creating opportunities for job seekers to acquire the skills employers want.

Dollars donated to the Chamber Foundation are considered a 501 (c)(3) charitable donation.

Please make checks out to
“St Cloud Area Chamber Foundation”

Contributions are welcome at any time! To be included in the annual scholarship program for a particular year, funds need to be to the Chamber office by April 1.


ABOUT THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION

The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation was established in November 2013. The first scholarship program through the Chamber began in 1978, with six business partners contributing $1,400. In 2020/21 alone, over $20,000 was dedicated towards workforce development through the Chamber Foundation. We appreciate your support of our efforts to educate and prepare the next generation of business professionals in Central Minnesota!

View more details about the Chamber Foundation through our verified GuideStar profile.