Mission Statement: The Chamber St. Matthews Foundation champions new beginnings for business owners and adult learners by delivering resources, building connections, and opening doors to education and enterprise. Our mission is to inspire growth, empower achievement, and uplift the community through opportunity.
Vision Statement: Our vision is a future where opportunity is accessible to all, where new businesses flourish and lifelong learning is celebrated-strenthening the fabric of our community for generations to come.
Empowering People. Strengthening Business. Building Our Community.
The Chamber St. Matthews Foundation Exists to create opportunities where it matters most-right here in our community. Through targeted support and strategic investments, we help individuals and entrepreneurs take the next step toward a stronger future. The impact of the Chamber St. Matthews Foundation is made possible by people like you.
Our Focus Areas
Supporting Adults Returning to School
Life doesn’t always follow a straight path, but education can reopen doors at any stage. We provide financial support through our grant process. Along with resources to help adults return to school, gain new skills, and advance their careers. Whether completing a degree, earning a certification, or learning a trade, our goal is to remove obstacles and make education accessible. By investing in lifelong learning, we’re helping individuals build confidence, stability, and new opportunities for themselves and their families.
Helping Small Businesses Open Their Doors
Small Businesses are the heartbeat of St. Matthews- and we’re committed to helping them thrive from the very beginning. The Foundation supports aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with funding and assistance to help turn ideas into reality. From startup costs to early-stage support, we aim to ease the financial burden of launching a new business. When small businesses succeed, our entire community grows stronger-creating jobs, fostering innovation, and enhancing the local economy.
You can make a difference by:
Donating to support our programs
Partnering with us as a sponsor
Spreading the word about our mission
Join Us in Making an Impact! When you invest in people and small businesses, you invest in the future of our community.
Together, we can create an opportunity that lasts a lifetime.
