The Auxiliary Board Schools Committee will meet to review and prioritize scholarship applicants for the 2024-2025 academic year. These scholarships are awarded with funds raised at the Big Shoulders Fund Ball. Dinner will be provided.
The 5th Annual BIG Give starts this week! This campaign was created to support the Big Shoulders Fund Auxiliary Board Scholarship, which supports nearly 100 students at seven Big Shoulders Fund schools. This peer-to-peer campaign provides crucial support to the next generation of leaders in Chicago! Click here to donate
Kick off the 2025 Auxiliary Board year with our first Townhall on Thursday, February 27 from 5:30-7:30pm. This meeting will be held at GATX’s conference center on the 52nd Floor of the Willis Tower. This will be great night to networking and catch up on all things Auxiliary Board-related. Refreshments will be served. Click here […]
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 […]
We invite you to join us for the Big Shoulders Fund Ball Kick Off on Thursday, July 10 from 5:30-7:30pm at Moe's Cantina, River North (155 W. Kinzie Street). This year, we are Inventing Tomorrow, as the Chairmen's Advisory Council and Auxiliary Board raise funds for their scholarships. The Kick Off serves as the first opportunity […]
Join us for the second Auxiliary Board Townhall meeting of 2025. Get ready for "back to school" and discussions focused on supporting our schools and students. The gathering will take place from 5:30-7:30pm at Wintrust (231 S LaSalle Street). RSVP Here. Please contact Megan Bouche at mbouche@bigshouldersfund.org with questions.
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 […]
Support Big Shoulders Fund at Biggby Coffee (309 W. Lake Street) on Saturday, October 11 from 6am-8pm! For every beverage purchased on October 11, $1 will be donated to support Big Shoulders Fund. Funds support the Auxiliary Board Scholarship.
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 […]
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 […]