Community Impact

CBL is committed to supporting our communities and the people who live in them. We understand that our malls are more than just shopping destinations; they serve as essential "gathering places" for the community through events and social interaction. Through a long-standing partnership with United Way, our employee-directed giving program, corporate charitable giving, matching gifts, and through donations of time, our team contributed approximately $177,000 to a wide range of organizations doing critical work in the communities we serve.

Financial Contributions

CBL Cares DonationsCBL Corporate DonationsUnited Way ContributionsContributions of Time14.2%13.2%13.2%59.5%
TypeAmount
CBL Cares Donations$25,850
CBL Corporate Donations$23,953
United Way Contributions$108,227
Contributions of Time$23,953

*based on 2025 report from Independent Sector, valuing a volunteer hour at $36.14.

Volunteer Hours

1109
Hours Donated to Various Organizations
176400
Total Contributions

Through events like United Way's Day of Caring and CBL's annual United Way Workplace Campaign, our CBL Cares volunteer hours program, and other company-sponsored volunteer opportunities CBL's team clocked more than 1,109 volunteer hours in 2025. CBL's collective community impact through charitable giving and volunteerism in 2025 is valued at nearly $177,000.

In addition to our corporate-driven initiatives, our properties play an integral role in the communities they serve by partnering with area non-profits to raise awareness and funds throughout the year.

  • In 2025, West County Center in St. Louis, Missouri, hosted Gift A Meal. Guests to the property were able to contribute to Operation Food Search, a local nonprofit, by taking pictures of any meal purchased from participating mall restaurants. The project resulted in a total of 7,779 meals donated in 2025
  • Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville, North Carolina, partnered with the Cumberland County School System to promote student artwork. The mall served as a gallery, displaying the creations of K-12 students for one week in late April and early May. The project garnered more than 1,500 social media views and demonstrated the value of community connection.

2026 Goals:

  • Increase the number of volunteer hours used by CBL team members.
  • Increase contributions to our United Way campaign.
  • Seek out new partnerships with organizations that align with our values.

CBL has demonstrated a lifetime of community engagement through its commitment to engaging and uplifting our shared community through its partnership with United Way. Through volunteerism, service on our board of directors, collaboration in our annual corporate campaign efforts, and much, much more, CBL has exemplified their belief in United Way and our mission to unite people and resources in building a stronger, healthier community. I am proud of the partnership we have built together, and the impact we will continue to make for our community for years to come.

Lesley Scearce, President and CEO
United Way of Greater Chattanooga

On behalf of the staff at Reflection Riding, we would like to thank CBL Properties for going above and beyond to help our organization keep moving forward. The Day of Caring was by far one of the most productive volunteer days so far this year and we could not have had the success we did without CBL. Not only did everyone have a good time, but they stuck it out 'til the very end. We were glad that we could help get folks out of the office and doing something new or different than their day to day tasks

Hannah Lieffring, Volunteer Coordinator/Nursey Assistant
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center

CBL has a long legacy of giving back and through our CBL Cares program, we seek to improve the quality of life in the communities in which we work and live. Over the last several years, our team has contributed thousands of hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars to organizations doing critical work in our communities.

Stacey Keating, Vice President - Corporate Communications
CBL Properties

CBL has proudly supported a number of national and Chattanooga-based non-profit organizations, including:

CBL Cares

We strive to make a difference in the communities we serve through our CBL Cares initiative, as well as the numerous programs our employees are passionately involved in.

CBL team members participating in a volunteer project during Leadership Conference.

CBL team members participating in a volunteer project during Leadership Conference.

CBL team member volunteers at Reflection Riding.

CBL team member volunteers at Reflection Riding.

CBL team members attend Girls Inc. of Chattanooga annual Sneaker Gala.

CBL team members attend Girls Inc. of Chattanooga annual Sneaker Gala.

CBL team members volunteer at Chattanooga Area Food Bank - Foxwood Food Center

CBL team members volunteer at Chattanooga Area Food Bank - Foxwood Food Center

CBL team members support The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga's annual Entrepreneur Luncheon.

CBL team members support The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga's annual Entrepreneur Luncheon.

CBL team members volunteer at United Way Day of Caring at the Finklea Community Center in Loris, SC.

CBL team members volunteer at United Way Day of Caring at the Finklea Community Center in Loris, SC.