Join the Chairmen’s Advisory Council for the first Networking Speaker Breakfast of the year! Big Shoulders Fund Director, Vice President of Global Public Affairs at Aon, and Cook County Commissioner, Bridget Gainer, will share her insights on the importance of civic engagement, Chicago's inner-city schools and the work of Big Shoulders Fund. When: Friday, March 16, […]
The winter Olympians are strutting their stuff. Do you have what it takes? Show your athletic prowess while helping transform a child’s life at Bowl for Big Shoulders. It will be a fun night to remember on the lanes. Each bowling ticket or bowling team will enjoy: three hours of bowling beer wine soda dinner […]
We are very proud to announce that two members of the Big Shoulders Fund team will be leading workshops at this year’s National Catholic Educational Association Conference (NCEA) in Cincinnati! Elizabeth Bartley, lead instructional coach of the Data Driven Instruction Initiative will be co-presenting with Candy Usauskas, principal of St. Mary Star of the Sea […]
Join fellow Big Shoulders Fund supporters for a morning of community service at a Give Back Day sponsored by the Big Shoulders Fund and their Auxiliary Board. Volunteers will be working at St. Nicholas of Tolentine School, one of the 76 schools supported by the Big Shoulders Fund. Below is the pertinent information for the […]
Join the Auxiliary Board for the Spring General Meeting on Monday, April 30, 2018, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Auxiliary Board members will talk about their volunteer experiences and upcoming events. Date: Monday, April 30, 2018 Location: Jenner & Block (353 N. Clark Street) Time: 5:30 pm-7:00 pm For more information or to RSVP contact Colleen Dugo […]
The Stock Market Capstone Field Trip is an end of year outing for students, mentors, and teachers to celebrate their year with the program and to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the world of finance outside of the classroom. To learn more about the Stock Market Program click here.
Big Shoulders Fund will honor the work of Kimberly Querrey and Louis Simpson at the Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Humanitarian Award Dinner on May 24, 2018 at the Hilton Chicago. In addition to their critical support of the scholarship program, Querrey and Simpson have provided transformative gifts and strategic guidance to help Big Shoulders build its capacity and strengthen its operations. […]
Set your alarm for the shot gun start on Monday, August 13, 2018 for the Big Shoulders Fund Golf Classic at Olympia Fields Country Club. Hit the links with more than 300 leading civic and corporate leaders from across the country as they participate in a fund day on the links complete with Hole-in-One and […]
The 2018-2019 school year is upon us! Learn how you can get involved in a school this year at our upcoming Volunteer Fair. Learn about the following volunteer opportunities and more! Tutoring - during the week or on Saturdays Mentoring Stock Market Program Sitting on a School Board Give Back Days Mock Interviews Committees To RSVP […]
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 […]