Launching off a very successful breakfast series in 2016, Big Shoulders Fund is thrilled to have Greg Case, President and CEO of AON join us on March 21. Mr. Case will provide remarks on his extremely successful business career, balancing work with philanthropy and his outlook for 2017. Big Shoulders Fund Co-Chairman John Canning will also […]
Big Shoulders Fund is thrilled to have Kevin Willer, Partner at Chicago Ventures, join us on May 11. Mr. Willer will provide remarks on his extremely successful business career, balancing work with philanthropy and his outlook for 2017. Big Shoulders Fund will also lead an in-depth dialogue with Mr. Willer and there will be ample […]
Join fellow Auxiliary Board members for a night of socializing, learning about new volunteer opportunities and fun! This event is open to current members and individuals who are interested in learning more about Big Shoulders Fund. The more the merrier! The event will take place at Benchmark (1510 Wells Street) on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.
Come join fellow volunteers for a night of fun! Learn about upcoming volunteer opportunites for the 2017-2018 school year. We will have booths with current volunteers to tell you about their experience and answer any questions you may have. Food and Drink provided.
Chicago has many incredible business leaders, many who have helped the Big Shoulders Fund and our schools get to where they are today. Please join the Chairmen's Advisory Council for a morning with clean energy pioneer, Michael Polsky, Founder CEO of Invenergy. The details about the event are as follows... When: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 […]
Go back to school this fall at the 18th Annual Lend A Shoulder Day, hosted by the Chairmen's Advisory Council. Have fun seeing how your support helps Big Shoulders Fund establish roots for future genertations for 20,000 inner-city students attending 74 school. During your visit you will see the students in action and have an […]
Are you interested in helping Big Shoulders Fund students prepare for college? If so, join volunteers on Saturday, March 10 as they head to Our Lady of Tepeyac High School to conduct mock college interviews with students! Curriculum for the day will be provided. When: Saturday, March 10, 2018 Time: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm […]
Join the Chairmen’s Advisory Council for the first Networking Speaker Breakfast of the year! Big Shoulders Fund Director, Vice President of Global Public Affairs at Aon, and Cook County Commissioner, Bridget Gainer, will share her insights on the importance of civic engagement, Chicago's inner-city schools and the work of Big Shoulders Fund. When: Friday, March 16, […]
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 […]