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.

Chairs’ Advisory Council State of the Union

Join the CAC for their second gathering of the year!  We will meet from 5:30-7:30pm with the location TBD.

RSVP to follow!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Megan Bouche at mbouche@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.

Auxiliary Board Townhall

Let’s get together for an evening of Auxiliary Board updates and networking for the first Townhall of 2026!

We will gather at Holy Trinity High School (1443 West Division Street) from 6-8pm.  In addition to committee updates and event overviews, we will also welcome the leadership of Visitation Elementary School to learn more about this community whose students are Auxiliary Board Scholarship recipients.

RSVP here.  See you soon!

CAC State of the Union

Kick off 2026 with our first CAC State of the Union.  This gathering will be virtual and take place on Friday, February 6 from Noon-1:15pm.

RSVP here.