Latest Past Events

    Big Shoulders Fund Ball Kickoff

    Recess 838 W Kinzie Street, Chicago

    Start the 20th Annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball season at our kickoff event for ticket sales! We invite you to join us on Thursday, June 4 at Recess (838 W Kinzie St) from 5:30-7:30pm. RSVP here.  Not only is this your first chance to purchase Big Shoulders Fund Ball tickets, but it's also an evening […]

    Networking Speaker Series Event

    Inspire11 1 North Dearborn, Chicago

    This event will feature a fireside chat with Big Shoulders Fund President and CEO Josh Hale and Carol Lavin Bernick, who is a Chicago businesswoman and philanthropist – and a wonderful supporter of Big Shoulders Fund through her non-profit Enchanted Backpack. Thank you to Sharon and Hans Nelson for hosting us at Inspire11 (1 N. […]

    Auxiliary Board Townhall

    Holy Trinity High School 1443 W Division St, Chicago

    Let's get together for an evening of Auxiliary Board updates and networking for the first Townhall of 2026! We will gather at Holy Trinity High School (1443 West Division Street) from 6-8pm.  In addition to committee updates and event overviews, we will also welcome the leadership of Visitation Elementary School to learn more about this […]