Big Shoulders Fund Ball Kickoff

Start the 20th Annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball season at our kickoff event for ticket sales!

We invite you to join us on Thursday, June 4 at Recess (838 W Kinzie St) from 6-8pm. RSVP here. 

Not only is this your first chance to purchase Big Shoulders Fund Ball tickets, but it’s also an evening of networking for our Next Generation Boards.

Click here for additional Big Shoulders Fund Ball details. 

For additional information about Kickoff or the Big Shoulders Fund Ball, please contact Megan Bouche.

Networking Speaker Series Event

This event will feature a fireside chat with Big Shoulders Fund President and CEO Josh Hale and Carol Lavin Bernick, who is a Chicago businesswoman and philanthropist – and a wonderful supporter of Big Shoulders Fund through her non-profit Enchanted Backpack.

Thank you to Sharon and Hans Nelson for hosting us at Inspire11 (1 N. Dearborn).

RSVP here. 

If you would like to learn more about this event, please contact Megan Bouche at mbouche@bigshouldersfund.org.

Give Back Day

The next Give Back Day will take place on Saturday, April 18 at St. Sabina Academy (7801 S. Throop Street) from 9am-Noon.  We hope you’ll join us to make an impact for this community.

RSVP here. 

Please reach out to Nichelle Washington with questions at nwashington@bigshouldersfund.org.

Auxiliary Board Pickleball Tournament

Help us drive change, one point at a time. The 2nd Annual Big Shoulders Fund Pickleball Tournament is back, and every rally fuels scholarships for students who need them most. Bring your teammates, bring your A‑game, and bring Big Shoulders fund support — because purposeful play creates powerful opportunities. Register as a single player or a team of two. Prefer to stay off the court but still make a big play? Come as a spectator and invite your friends!

When: Saturday, March 28th from Noon-3pm
Where: De La Salle Institute (3434 S Michigan Ave)

Click Here for Player Registration, Spectator, and Sponsorship Opportunities. 

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Monahan at emonahan@bigshouldersfund.org.