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 […]
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
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 […]
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
We are excited to share that Big Shoulders Fund will host its 2023 Innovation Conference on Wednesday, November 1 from 4 - 8 pm at Chicago Theological Seminary. We are thrilled to bring this high-quality professional development event back to teachers and principals. The event is FREE for educators from Big Shoulders Fund schools.
Join us for an immersive experience in the classroom, interacting with students and participating in programming, to see the difference you are making in the lives of 25,000 students. This flagship event, hosted by the Big Shoulders Fund Chairmen's Advisory Council, places you at one of our Big Shoulders Fund network schools located throughout the […]
Join us for an immersive experience in the classroom, interacting with students and participating in programming, to see the difference you are making for nearly 6,000 students in our 19 schools. This event, hosted by the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana team, places you at one of our Big Shoulders Fund network schools located throughout […]
Come socialize over pizza and drinks and join a fundraising team for the Auxiliary Board's annual peer-to-peer campaign, The BIG Give! Register for the kick-off here.
The 4th Annual BIG Give starts on December 1st through December 15th! This campaign was created to support the Big Shoulders Fund Auxiliary Board Scholarship, which supports nearly 100 students at seven Big Shoulders Fund schools. This peer-to-peer campaign provides crucial support to the next generation of leaders in Chicago! More information to be posted […]