Community Impact

Making positive contributions to the communities in which we work and live has long been a priority of CBL. Through CBL Cares, our team members partner with and support charitable organizations across our portfolio that contribute to the growth and development of the communities we serve. In 2022, we expanded our relationship with United Way of Greater Chattanooga, formed a new partnership with Susan G. Komen, and made contributions to several organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga, Waves, Inc., Blood Assurance, Hamilton County Schools Foundation, The Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation, and the Tivoli Theatre Foundation.

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 2022 Independent Sector and Do Good Institute value of $29.95 per hour volunteered

Volunteer Hours

372
United Way Volunteer Hours
552
General Volunteer Opportunities
189351
Total Contributions

CBL joined with companies across Chattanooga to celebrate the United Way of Greater Chattanooga's 100th birthday and recognized the milestone with a special monetary and in-kind gift of $25,000. Altogether, through our corporate donations and employee payroll deductions, CBL donated more than $138,000 to United Way. CBL Team members also donated their time, taking part in United Way's Impact Days. 41 CBL team members donated a total of 322 hours during Impact Days alone and CBL's United Way campaign committee donated an additional 50 hours facilitating our annual workplace campaign.

Outside of our commitment to United Way, our team donated more than 550 hours with various non-profit organizations in 2022 through our CBL Cares volunteer program. In total, through volunteer hours, corporate donations, and CBL Cares funds, we provided support to organizations across our portfolio that work to meet the diverse needs of our communities valued at nearly $200,000.

Additionally, in 2022, CBL embarked on a new partnership with Susan G. Komen to host the organization's More Than Pink Walk at two of CBL's Tennessee properties, Hamilton Place in Chattanooga, and CoolSprings Galleria in Nashville. Both events were held in October and collectively attracted nearly 2,000 participants and raised over $300,000 for the organization.

2023 Goals:

  • Launch a new CBL Cares policy encompassing all of CBL's CSR program including charitable giving, in-kind donations, and volunteerism
  • 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 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.

Daniel Mihaescu, Lindsey Ledford, Safiya Pulliam, and Katlyn Fuhrwerk volunteer at Girls, Inc. in Chattanooga.

Daniel Mihaescu, Lindsey Ledford, Safiya Pulliam, and Katlyn Fuhrwerk volunteer at Girls, Inc. in Chattanooga.

Lindsey Ledford, Safiya Pulliam, Katlyn Fuhrwerk, and Jamie Smith volunteer for Gratefull, a free community-wide Thanksgiving lunch in downtown Chattanooga.

Lindsey Ledford, Safiya Pulliam, Katlyn Fuhrwerk, and Jamie Smith volunteer for Gratefull, a free community-wide Thanksgiving lunch in downtown Chattanooga.

Katelyn Jackson, Lee Swanger, Chris Cain, and Thedra Pendergrass volunteer at the YMCA Food & Fun Program making meals for Chattanooga-area kids.

Katelyn Jackson, Lee Swanger, Chris Cain, and Thedra Pendergrass volunteer at the YMCA Food & Fun Program making meals for Chattanooga-area kids.

Participants at Chattanooga's Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk held at Hamilton Place.

Participants at Chattanooga's Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk held at Hamilton Place.

Jasmine Harden, Helen Bennett, Lindsey Ledford, Katlyn Fuhrwerk, Lee Swanger, and Safiya Pulliam volunteer at the Chambliss Center for Children.

Jasmine Harden, Helen Bennett, Lindsey Ledford, Katlyn Fuhrwerk, Lee Swanger, and Safiya Pulliam volunteer at the Chambliss Center for Children.

Mike Oswald Christmas shops with a child served by The Bethlehem Center in Chattanooga.

Mike Oswald Christmas shops with a child served by The Bethlehem Center in Chattanooga.