Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana celebrates third annual ‘Fore the Region’ Golf Classic at Lost Marsh Golf Course
- By: Garrett Spoor & Contributor
- Last Updated: October 9, 2025
On Monday, October 6, Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana hosted its third annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic at Lost Marsh Golf Course in Hammond. The event brought together business, community, and philanthropic leaders from across the Region for a …
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Big Shoulders Fund Spotlight: Meet Matthew Wells
- By: Big Shoulders Fund
- Last Updated: September 15, 2025
Founders Advisory Council member Matthew Wells is president and CEO of One Region, a civic coalition of chief executives and business owners dedicated to driving growth and enhancing quality of life across Northwest Indiana. Under his leadership, One Region …
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White Family Leaders Scholars experience a day of growth and connection
- By: Big Shoulders Fund
- Last Updated: September 9, 2025
Sixty-two White Family Leaders Scholars from Andrean High School, Bishop Noll Institute, and Marquette Catholic High School gathered for a day of immersive leadership development at Camp Triangle Hills of the Crossroads YMCA in Crown Point. The retreat marked …
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Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana adds Development Director Shellie Zaberdac
- By: Jennifer Arzola
- Last Updated: July 25, 2025
Shellie Zaberdac has joined Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana as director of development and corporate partnerships, completing the organization’s new leadership team and bringing more than 10 years of nonprofit experience to the role. For Zaberdac …
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Experience & compassion guide Alicia Stodden in new role at Big Shoulders Fund NWI
- By: Curtis Hankins
- Last Updated: June 27, 2025
In any organization, there are individuals who play a quiet role in keeping things together, working diligently to organize, communicate, and keep everyone on track. For Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana (NWI), that person is Alicia Stodden. Stodden joined …
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Big Shoulders Fund NWI’s Lisa Gutierrez brings principal’s perspective as she supports local educators
- By: Curtis Hankins
- Last Updated: June 18, 2025
Lisa Gutierrez carries a wide breadth of experience in education, having served as everything from a substitute teacher to a school principal. She now brings that deep background to the table at Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana, where she is committed to …
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Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Spotlight: Meet Karen Kennedy
- By: Big Shoulders Fund
- Last Updated: June 17, 2025
Karen Kennedy is the current Chairman of the Founders Advisory Council. She is a proud beneficiary of a Catholic education that began at St. Joseph School in Homewood, IL, and continued through Marian Catholic High School and St. Mary’s College, where she …
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Celebrating the first year of the Northwest Indiana Stock Market Program
- By: Big Shoulders Fund
- Last Updated: June 10, 2025
We are proud to celebrate the successful first year of the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Stock Market Program. This innovative initiative offered students from St. John the Baptist, Notre Dame, and St. Mary Catholic Community School a valuable …
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