This historic investment will significantly expand Big Shoulders Fund’s support for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Gary The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation, a non-profit, private foundation, has announced it is donating $150 million to Big …

The Catholic education landscape throughout Northwest Indiana forever changed on Wednesday, June 12 as the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation announced it will donate a record-breaking $150 million over the next decade to Big Shoulders Fund Northwest …

Big Shoulders Fund teachers are driven by a deep mission to serve Chicago and Northwest Indiana’s students in the greatest need, striving to make a difference in children’s lives every day.  Although principals at our network schools are responsible …

Many Catholic schools around the Region have long histories of spending decades providing children with quality, values-based education. Yet, with tight budgets in aging facilities, their custodial and maintenance teams are often stretched thin. Finding the …

Teaching is a challenging, ever-changing, yet always essential job. Teachers have the important role of educating our future, and Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana is committed to providing these teachers with the resources and support required to thrive …

On January 24, junior and senior students of Bishop Noll Institute gathered in the school auditorium to celebrate National School Choice Week. This year, the rally featured several speakers who offered encouragement to students as they embark on a new school …

On Wednesday, November 15, Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana held its third annual Lend a Shoulder Day. Nearly 100 business and civic leaders and organizations throughout the community headed out to three Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana network …