Kick off the 2025 CAC year with the first State of the Union. This meeting will be held via zoom on Friday, January 31 from 12-1:15pm. See you then! Please contact Megan Bouche at mbouche@bigshouldersfund.org with questions.
Join us for our spring CAC State of the Union. We invite all Chairmen’s Advisory Council members to attend our first in-person meeting of the year at EY. Join us for networking, committee updates and a panel sharing focused on: Mission More Than Ever – Driving Strategy in 2025. The panel will offer government, corporate […]
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 […]
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, […]