We are thrilled to be embarking on our second year of our Stock Market Program!  This initiative brings financial literacy and investment education to 8th grade students in Northwest Indiana. Students will learn the fundamentals of investing, economic …

We’re proud to announce the pilot year of our new Law Program for 7th grade students!  Modeled after our successful Chicago Law Program, this initiative gives students an inside look into the legal world — from understanding the roles of defense …

Since 1986, Big Shoulders Fund has supported students through scholarships that create greater access to high-quality education. Today, those opportunities extend across both Northwest Indiana and Chicago. One of the leadership initiatives offered through Big …

Big Shoulders Fund hosted 200 educators at its 7th Annual Innovation Conference earlier this month. Teachers and principals from Big Shoulders Fund schools spent their professional development day learning about innovative teaching strategies. Sessions …

Nearly 100 middle school students from more than 20 Big Shoulders Fund schools gathered for Student Ambassador training, where they honed their leadership and public speaking skills.  These ambassadors will help lead tours for prospective students …

When St. Francis de Sales Principal Dr. Roni Facen learned that SNAP benefits were going to be delayed this month, she took action. She organized Saturday food distributions for community members on the Southeast Side to give away extra groceries provided by …

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana celebrated the launch of its newly formed Auxiliary Board last month! The event also introduced the first slate of officers, led by Madison Hanna from the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation as president, who will …

Four of our Northwest Indiana network schools — Nativity of Our Savior, Queen of All Saints, St. Casimir, and St. Stanislaus in East Chicago  — welcomed more than 100 supporters for our 5th Annual Lend a Shoulder Day last week.  This special …

Mrs. Beth White recently visited scholars from Andrean High School, Bishop Noll Institute, and Marquette Catholic High School who are part of the White Family Leaders Scholars Program. Her visit offered an inspiring look into how students are developing as …

Nothing compares to seeing community members and volunteers come together to connect with students. On Tuesday, November 4, Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana hosted its fifth annual Lend a Shoulder Day across four Diocese of Gary schools, including …