We are very proud to announce that two members of the Big Shoulders Fund team will be leading workshops at this year’s National Catholic Educational Association Conference (NCEA) in Cincinnati! Elizabeth Bartley, lead instructional coach of the Data Driven Instruction Initiative will be co-presenting with Candy Usauskas, principal of St. Mary Star of the Sea […]
Join the Auxiliary Board for the Spring General Meeting on Monday, April 30, 2018, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Auxiliary Board members will talk about their volunteer experiences and upcoming events. Date: Monday, April 30, 2018 Location: Jenner & Block (353 N. Clark Street) Time: 5:30 pm-7:00 pm For more information or to RSVP contact Colleen Dugo […]
Set your alarm for the shot gun start on Monday, August 13, 2018 for the Big Shoulders Fund Golf Classic at Olympia Fields Country Club. Hit the links with more than 300 leading civic and corporate leaders from across the country as they participate in a fund day on the links complete with Hole-in-One and […]
The 2018-2019 school year is upon us! Learn how you can get involved in a school this year at our upcoming Volunteer Fair. Learn about the following volunteer opportunities and more! Tutoring - during the week or on Saturdays Mentoring Stock Market Program Sitting on a School Board Give Back Days Mock Interviews Committees To RSVP […]
Big Shoulders Fund and Kristin Ziemke, Big Shoulders Fund innovation leader, collaborated with teachers and staff at the Academy of St. Benedict the African to create a flexible innovation lab was created to provide students with resources and experiences that put them in the center of learning. Because of this exciting initiative, Big Shoulders has […]
We are thrilled to announce that Big Shoulders Fund has received a Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy nomination for our collaboration with p3 mediaworks on the “Circle of Impact” video, which premiered at the Big Shoulders Fund Humanitarian Award dinner this past spring. We thank p3 mediaworks for helping to bring our mission to life in this […]
Celebrate Giving Tuesday in a fun and special way, at the final Big Shoulders Fund Networking Speaker Series of 2018! Join fellow Big Shoulders Fund supporters, corporate, and civic leaders to hear the President and CEO of Ardmore Associates and Big Shoulders Fund Director, Cherryl Thomas speak about her experience as a civic leader, how […]
The Big Shoulders Fund Auxiliary Board will be hosting a happy hour on Wednesday, February 13 for individuals interested in learning more about the many ways to get involved with Big Shoulders Fund this school year. Join us for a drink and light appetizers from 6-8 pm at Hubbard Inn (9110 W Hubbard St.) and […]
Join us on April 2 at Lagunitas Brewing Company for our Next Generation Social & Trivia Night hosted by the Big Shoulders Fund Chairmen's Advisory Council. There will be drinks, trivia, food, and more! All are welcome! Doors open at 5:30 pm and trivia starts at 6:00 pm. There will be a suggested $20 donation […]
Join fellow Big Shoulders Fund supporters for a morning of community service at a Give Back Day. Volunteers will be working at St. Malachy School, one of the 75 schools supported by Big Shoulders Fund. Below is the pertinent information for the day: Who: Big Shoulders Fund volunteers When: Saturday, April 6, 2019 Time: 9 AM – […]