Volunteer Kickoff

Deloitte 111 S Wacker Dr STE 1800, Chicago, IL, United States

It's back to school and back to our volunteer programs!  We invite our program volunteers to our annual kickoff event at Deloitte (111 S. Wacker) for a Big Shoulders Fund update and breakouts by program:  Stock Market, Law, Mentoring and Test Prep.  There will also be a breakout for those interested to volunteer but not […]

19th Annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball

Offshore 1000 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Big Shoulders Fund schools are transforming children’s lives, and the Big Shoulders Fund Next Generation Boards have been a megaphone for our mission for over a decade. They not only spread the word about Big Shoulders but get involved directly with our schools. Celebrate the work of our Next Generation Boards by joining us at […]

3rd Annual “Fore The Region” Golf Classic

The Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Golf Classic supports the Founder’s Advisory Council Scholarship, which provides critical tuition assistance to families seeking access to high quality, values-based educational opportunities for their children. Click here for ticketing and sponsorship opportunities.  Interested in learning more about the 2025 Golf Classic in Northwest Indiana? Contact Shellie Zaberdac at szaberdac@bigshouldersfund.org

Cheer on the Big Shoulders Fund Racing Team at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Kanela Breakfast Club 1549 N Wells Street, Chicago, IL

Come cheer on the runners on the Big Shoulders Fund Racing Team who are raising money for scholarships by running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Cowbells and clappers will once again be available to support our Racing Team at Kanela Breakfast Club (1549 N Wells Street). RSVP here.  Check back for more details or […]

Give Back Day

St. Angela 1332 N Massaoit Avenue, Chicago, IL

It's time for our first Give Back Day of the 2025-2026 school year! We invite you to join us at St. Angela (1332 N Massasoit Ave, Chicago IL) from 9am-Noon. With other Big Shoulders Fund supporters, you'll have the opportunity to mulch, clean and organize at St. Angela. Investing this time makes a huge difference […]

CAC Networking Social

The Tavern Club 333 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago

It's time to take a pause and connect.  The CAC Membership Committee invites you to gather at The Tavern Club (333 N. Michigan) for an evening of socializing and networking with fellow CAC members. RSVP to follow.

Lend a Shoulder Day at Northwest Indiana

Join us for an immersive experience in the classroom, interacting with students and participating in programming, to see the difference you are making for nearly 6,000 students in our 20 schools. This event, hosted by the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana team, places you at one of our Big Shoulders Fund network schools located throughout […]

26th Annual Lend a Shoulder Day

Join us for a special field trip back to school as we celebrate 26 years of shouldering together! You will experience firsthand the powerful impact of our partnership, meeting the remarkable students whose dreams you have helped support over the years. On this journey, you might find yourself judging a science experiment, building a robot, […]