Next Generation Mentorship Program Kick-Off

Next Generation Mentorship Program participants are invited to our program networking kick-off event where paired CAC mentors and Auxiliary Board mentees will meet, connect, and learn about the mentorship program expectations. For more information on this event or to sign up for the mentorship program, please email Mandy Hatfield at mhatfield@bigshouldersfund.org

Big Shoulders Fund Ball Kick-Off

Moe's Cantina 3518 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us on Thursday, July 13 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm for our Big Shoulders Fund Annual Ball Kick-Off at Moe's Cantina – Wrigley (3518 N. Clark St.)! This event will kick off our ticket sales for the 17th Annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball taking place on Friday, September 29, 2023. Socialize with other […]

23rd Annual Golf Classic

Olympia Fields Country Club 2800 Country Club Drive, Olympia Fields, IL, United States

Save the Date and set your alarm for the shot gun start on Monday, July 31, 2023 for the 23rd Annual Big Shoulders Fund Golf Classic at Olympia Fields. Hit the links with leading civic and corporate leaders as they participate in our Hole-in-One and Closest to the Pin contests, several raffles, silent auction, and […]

Networking Speaker Series with Dave Kimbell, CEO of Ulta Beauty

Capital One 77 West Wacker Drive, 22nd Floor,, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us on Wednesday, August 23 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Capital One Offices for a Big Shoulders Fund Networking Speaker Series event hosted by our Chairmen’s Advisory Council (CAC) and Networking Speaker Series Committee. Big Shoulders Fund President and CEO Josh Hale will be joined by Dave Kimbell, CEO at Ulta […]

Auxiliary Board Sox Game Social

Guaranteed Rate Field 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL, United States

Auxiliary Board members are invited to our White Sox Game Social at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday, August 24 at 7:10 pm. We will watch our beloved White Sox face off against the Oakland Athletics! Tickets are complimentary; food and drinks will be self-purchase. 50 tickets are available.   Click here for the RSVP link

Cubs Game CAC Social

Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison St., Chicago, IL, United States

Big Shoulders Fund Chairmen Advisory Council (CAC) will hold a special social for members at the Cubs Game on August 28! Email Mandy Hatfield (mhatfield@bigshouldersfund.org) for details.

Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Informational Session for Donors

In May, we learned that The Illinois Senate passed a budget did not include an extension for the Invest in Kids Act - the bill that enacted the Tax Credit Scholarship Program. This program is vitally important to many of our families. Join this Zoom webinar to learn more about the program and how you […]

Big Shoulders Fund Volunteer Kick-off

Tegus 200 N LaSalle St. Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States

New and current volunteers will learn about our fall volunteer programs as well as network with current mentors, Stock Market Program volunteer teachers, Law Program instructors, Test Prep tutors, and more. RSVP link TBD

17th Annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball

Wintrust's Grand Banking Hall 231 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an evening celebration to toast the efforts of our principals, teachers, staff, students, and families! SAVE THE DATE! 17th Annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball Friday, September 29, 2023 Wintrust’s Grand Banking Hall (231 S. LaSalle St) 6:00pm – 7:00pm VIP Hour; 7:00pm – 11:00pm Main Reception If you have any questions and/or […]

Inaugural Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana “Fore The Region” Golf Classic

Lost Marsh Golf Course 1001 129th St, Hammond, IN, United States

Get your clubs ready to hit the links on Monday, October 2 at Lost Marsh Golf Course. All funds raised will benefit the newly established Founders Advisory Council Scholarship, which will provide critical tuition assistance to families seeking access to high quality, values-based educational opportunities for their children