23rd Annual Golf Classic

Olympia Fields Country Club 2800 Country Club Drive, Olympia Fields, IL, United States

Save the Date and set your alarm for the shot gun start on Monday, July 31, 2023 for the 23rd Annual Big Shoulders Fund Golf Classic at Olympia Fields. Hit the links with leading civic and corporate leaders as they participate in our Hole-in-One and Closest to the Pin contests, several raffles, silent auction, and […]

Lend a Shoulder Day (Chicago)

Join us for an immersive experience in the classroom, interacting with students and participating in programming, to see the difference you are making in the lives of 25,000 students. This flagship event, hosted by the Big Shoulders Fund Chairmen's Advisory Council, places you at one of our Big Shoulders Fund network schools located throughout the […]

Lend a Shoulder Day (NWI)

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 19 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 […]

Networking Speakers Series: Bridging the Wealth Gap for People of Color and Women

Kirkland and Ellis 333 W. Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us on Wednesday, April 24 for an inspiring and informative conversation at our “Bridging the Wealth Gap for People of Color and Women” event hosted by the Big Shoulders Fund Chairmen’s Advisory Council. Register today

Auxiliary Board Townhall Meeting

Grant Thornton 171 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

The event will be an opportunity to network, hear a fireside chat from Big Shoulders Fund President & CEO Josh Hale, updates on the Auxiliary Board, and how they can help this coming school year. Refreshments will be provided.

CAC State of the Union

Join fellow CAC members for the chance to hear updates on Big Shoulders Fund and the Chairmen's Advisory Council, hear how you can help during the 2024-2025 school year, share ideas, and network.

Volunteer Celebration Reception

Aster Hall 900 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States

Big Shoulders Fund is forever in awe of our stellar volunteers, and we'd like to celebrate you and the impact you have created! Join us Tuesday, June 25, at Aster Hall, (900 Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611) from 5:30 -7:00 P.M. Level 6, follow signage for Bar and Study. If you have any questions, please reach out to […]

Networking Speaker Series with Gerald Beeson

Jenner & Block 353 N Clark, Chicago, IL, United States

Please join us for a fireside chat with Gerald Beeson, chief operating officer at Citadel and a Big Shoulders Fund board member. Gerald is also an alum of St. Gall, a Big Shoulders Fund school. He’ll talk about his experience as an alum and why, as a businessman, he is continuing to invest in Chicago […]

Networking Speaker Series

Capital One 77 West Wacker Drive, 51st Floor,, Chicago, IL, United States

The CAC invites you to a panel discussion on civic service. Big Shoulders Fund CEO Joshua Hale will moderate a discussion along with three Board of Directors members: Curtis Tarver (Illinois state representative, 25th District), Clarisol Duque (State Director for United States Senator Dick Durbin) and Sheila O’Grady (former chief of staff for Mayor Richard […]

CAC State of the Union

Blue Cross Blue Shield 300 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois

Kick off your day with the fall CAC State of the Union, which will be held from 7:30-9:30am.  This event will take place at Blue Cross Blue Shield at 300 E. Randolph. RSVP here Please contact Megan Bouche at mbouche@bigshouldersfund.org with questions. See you soon!