• 18th Annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball

    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 […]

  • October Food Distribution Volunteer Opportunity

    St. Francis de Sales High School 10155 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us at St. Francis de Sales High School at their monthly food distribution on Saturday, October 19th. Volunteers will help with various needs during the distribution to help St. Francis give back to families in the Southeast Side community at large. For more information on how to get involved and to sign up, contact […]

  • Fall Give Back Day

    St. Agnes of Bohemia 2643 S. Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us on Saturday, October 26 for our Give Back Day at St. Agnes of Bohemia! Hosted by the Big Shoulders Fund Auxiliary Board, join fellow Big Shoulders Fund supporters in making an impact in the lives of the students and families in this school community. Invite your friends and colleagues and make a day […]

  • Schools Committee Scholarship Review

    Big Shoulders Fund 212 West Van Buren Street, Suite 900, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 Big Give

    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

  • Auxiliary Board Townhall

    GATX 222 W Adams St, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Big Shoulders Fund Ball Kick Off

    Moe's Cantina River North 155 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Auxiliary Board Town Hall Meeting

    Wintrust 231 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago

    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.