To celebrate the new school year, we invite all mentors to join us at the Stock Market Kick-Off Party on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Grant Thorton (171 N. Clark St.) to network, share ideas, and ask any questions you may have about the program or Big Shoulders Fund. To RSVP or for more information […]
Big Shoulders Fund and Kristin Ziemke, Big Shoulders Fund innovation leader, collaborated with teachers and staff at the Academy of St. Benedict the African to create a flexible innovation lab was created to provide students with resources and experiences that put them in the center of learning. Because of this exciting initiative, Big Shoulders has […]
Are you interested in helping Big Shoulders Fund students prepare for college? If so, join volunteers on Saturday, October 6, 2018 as they head to Our Lady of Tepeyac High School to conduct mock college interviews with students! Curriculum for the day will be provided. When: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 […]
With school back in session, help students achieve their full potential by becoming a volunteer tutor! This year, we will have Saturday morning opportunities for our volunteers at St. Sylvester School. Below is information regarding the program: Where: St. Sylvester School When: September 15, September 22, October 13, and October 20 Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am […]
With school back in session, help students achieve their full potential by becoming a volunteer tutor! This year, we will have Saturday morning opportunities for our volunteers at St. Sylvester School. Below is information regarding the program: Where: St. Sylvester School When: September 15, September 22, October 13, and October 20 Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am […]
Help students prepare for their high school entrance exam by volunteering to tutor students at Visitation School. Big Shoulders Fund provides all of the supplies and curriculum to support volunteers new to tutoring. Visitation School 900 W. Garfield Blvd Volunteers should commit to a minimum of 2 sessions Saturday, October 27 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm Saturday, November 3 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm Saturday, November 10 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Please contact Big Shoulders Fund staff to sign-up as a volunteer and for more information. […]
Help students prepare for their high school entrance exam by volunteering to tutor students at Visitation School. Big Shoulders Fund provides all of the supplies and curriculum to support volunteers new to tutoring. Visitation School 900 W. Garfield Blvd Volunteers should commit to a minimum of 2 sessions Saturday, October 27 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm Saturday, November 3 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm Saturday, November 10 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Please contact Big Shoulders Fund staff to sign-up as a volunteer and for more information. […]
We are thrilled to announce that Big Shoulders Fund has received a Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy nomination for our collaboration with p3 mediaworks on the “Circle of Impact” video, which premiered at the Big Shoulders Fund Humanitarian Award dinner this past spring. We thank p3 mediaworks for helping to bring our mission to life in this […]
Help students prepare for their high school entrance exam by volunteering to tutor students at Visitation School. Big Shoulders Fund provides all of the supplies and curriculum to support volunteers new to tutoring. Visitation School 900 W. Garfield Blvd Volunteers should commit to a minimum of 2 sessions Saturday, October 27 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm Saturday, November 3 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm Saturday, November 10 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Please contact Big Shoulders Fund staff to sign-up as a volunteer and for more information. […]
Celebrate Giving Tuesday in a fun and special way, at the final Big Shoulders Fund Networking Speaker Series of 2018! Join fellow Big Shoulders Fund supporters, corporate, and civic leaders to hear the President and CEO of Ardmore Associates and Big Shoulders Fund Director, Cherryl Thomas speak about her experience as a civic leader, how […]