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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
It's time to take a pause and connect. The CAC Membership Committee invites you to gather at The Tavern Club (333 N. Michigan) for an evening of socializing and networking with fellow CAC members. RSVP HERE
Join us for a special field trip back to school as we celebrate 26 years of shouldering together! You will experience firsthand the powerful impact of our partnership, meeting the remarkable students whose dreams you have helped support over the years. On this journey, you might find yourself judging a science experiment, building a robot, […]
The CAC invites you to join us for the Fall Networking Speaker Series event, featuring President & CEO of Northwestern Medicine Dr. Howard Chrisman. Dr. Chrisman serves on the Big Shoulders Fund Board of Directors and will be joined by Big Shoulders Fund President & CEO Joshua Hale for a fireside chat. We hope you […]
Join us on January 24 for the first Give Back Day of the year at Augustus Tolton Academy (7120 S. Calumet Avenue)! This Give Back Day features multiple projects, including painting, landscaping, cleaning, and organizing. Volunteers of all ages are welcome! RSVP HERE Please note, when you visit the sign-up page, click "respond" to register. […]
Kick off 2026 with our first CAC State of the Union. This gathering will be virtual and take place on Friday, February 6 from Noon-1:15pm. RSVP here.