Volunteer Kick-Off

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

A new school year is upon us which means new opportunities to make an even greater impact across our network of 72 schools and help to support 20,000 students. On Tuesday, September 27, join us at Tegus (200 N LaSalle St. Ste 1100) from 5 – 7 pm to learn about our fall volunteer programs […]

16th Annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball

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

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 […]

Bridging Generations Through Shared Culture

St. Procopius School 1625 S. Allport St., Chicago, IL, United States

"Bridging Generations Through Shared Culture" Hosted by the Chairmen's Advisory Council will be held on Thursday, October 27 from 8:30am - 10:00am at St. Procopius Dual Language School (1625 S. Allport St.).  Join us as we celebrate the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month with an engaging conversation with civic leaders, a special dance performance from […]

23rd Annual Lend a Shoulder Day

chicago IL, United States

Join us to see the difference you are making in the lives of 25,000 students across 92 Big Shoulders Fund schools across the City of Chicago and Northwest Indiana.

The Big Give 2022

The 3rd Annual BIG Give is a peer-to-peer campaign created to support the Big Shoulders Fund Auxiliary Board Scholarship, which supports nearly 100 students at seven Big Shoulders Fund schools.  This completely VIRTUAL campaign will bring crucial support to the next generation of leaders in Chicago!  The campaign will last two weeks from December 2 […]

Big Shoulders Fund Tax Credit Scholarship Application Opens

Applications for the Big Shoulders Fund Tax Credit Scholarship Program, made possible through the Illinois Invest in Kids Act, will open on January 12, 2023 at 8 am. For more information please visit www.bigshouldersfundsgo.org.

January Give Back Day

St. Malachy School 2252 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States

Our January Give Back Day, hosted by our Auxiliary Board, will take place on January 14, 2023, at St. Malachy School (2252 W Washington Blvd). Join fellow Big Shoulders Fund supporters, invite your friends and colleagues, and make a day of it - the more volunteers, the greater the impact! Registration is closed. Please stay tuned […]

CAC: State of the Union

This event is for Chairmen's Advisory Council (CAC) Members Only. Join your fellow CAC members at our bi-annual CAC: State of the Union - network over cocktails and get key updates on BSF initiatives! Email Mandy Hatfield at mhatfield@bigshouldersfund.org to find out more information.

No More Hidden Figures: Breaking Barriers Through Diverse Leadership & Allyship

Hosted by the Chairmen's Advisory Council Join us on Tuesday, March 14, as we convene for our 3rd Annual Black History Month Networking & Speaker Panel Event featuring speakers Lee Henderson, Americas EY Private Leader; Executive Sponsor, EY Entrepreneurs Access Network, Amber Payden, Founder + CEO of SMARK, Jaclene “Jacki” Robinson-Ivy, Senior Vice President at […]