Below are recent and historical articles on the Big Shoulders Fund and the students served.
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Join Us for Dinner and Support Our Students Thursday, May 09, 2013 Join us for a delicious dinner to support the Big Shoulders Fund Science Enrichment Staddle Camp at Brush Creek Ranch. |
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John A. Canning, Jr. on 30 plus years in Chicago's buisness scene Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Grid Chicago features John A. Canning in an interview about his 30 plus years in Chicago's buisness scene. |
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Want to support the Big Shoulders Fund? Well, there's an app for that. Monday, April 01, 2013 Download the free Big Shoulders Fund App available in the iTunes App Store and connect with Big Shoulders from your iPhone or iPad anywhere, anytime. |
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How Chicago's Execs Are Transforming Schools- And Students, Too Monday, March 18, 2013 Chicago Crain's Business article features Big Shoulders Fund mentors making a true difference in children's lives. |
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Gallagher Scholars March in St. Patrick's Day Parade This Saturday! Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Big Shoulders Fund Gallagher Scholars, Friends and Family are invited to walk in the St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 16, 2013. |
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Big Shoulders Fund Works to Keep Schools Open, Increase Access Wednesday, March 06, 2013 Big Shoulders has been working towards an agreement with the Archdiocese of Chicago aimed at preventing additional school closures by providing access for hundreds of new students. |
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Summer Enrichment Opportunities at Illinois Institute of Technology Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Summer Enrichment Opportunities for Big Shoulders Fund Scholars at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Apply now! |
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2013 Bowl for Big Shoulders Tickets On Sale Now! Wednesday, February 06, 2013 Tickets for the 6th Annual Bowl for Big Shoulders Fund are on sale now! Reserve your spot today! |
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Big Shoulders Fund Partners with Tix4Cause.com Monday, February 04, 2013 Big Shoulders Fund Partners with Tix4Cause.com to raise funds. |
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Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with Big Shoulders Fund! Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Five Big Shoulders Fund schools will celebrate Catholic Schools Week with special visits to St. Michael School in Orland Park, IL. |
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Join Big Shoulders Fund Chicago Marathon Social, Wednesday, January 23 Monday, January 14, 2013 Join the Big Shoulders Fund for the Chicago Marathon Social on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. |
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Chicago Catholic High School Entrance Exam, Saturday, January 12, 2013 Friday, January 11, 2013 8th Graders across the city are invited to take the Chicago Catholic High School Exam on Saturday, January 12, at the Catholic high school they would most like to attend. |
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Big Shoulders Fund Fits the Gold Standard for Chicago Charities Friday, December 21, 2012 Big Shoulders Fund was recently featured in Chicago Magazine's "Guide to Charitable Giving in Chicago," on a list of 15 charaties that meet the gold standard in giving. |
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Big Shoulders Fund's Four P's of Marketing Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Joshua Hale and Big Shoulders Fund Principals discuss the importance of Product, Promotion, Place and Price when it comes to building enrollment in Chicago's Catholic inner-city schools. |
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Thursday, December 13, 2012 Student choirs from 10 different Big Shoulders Fund schools celebrated the success of accessible quality, values-based education in Chicago through song to commuters during rush hours. |
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Big Shoulders Partners with Del Frisco's on Opening Night Thursday, December 06, 2012 Big Shoulders Partners with Del Frisco's on opening night. |
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Tuesday, December 04, 2012 Mayor Rahm Emmanuel joined the Big Shoulders Fund for a morning visit to St. Malachy School on Chicago's West Side. |
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David B. Speer, CEO of ITW and Big Shoulders Fund Supporter, dies at 61 Monday, December 03, 2012 David Speer, CEO of Illinois Tools Works and avid Big Shoulders Fund supporter, dies at 61. |
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The PrivateBank Partners with the Big Shoulders Fund Friday, November 30, 2012 The PrivateBank Partners with the Big Shoulders Fund to deliver financial literacy to Chicago students. |
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Participate in #GivingTuesday with Big Shoulders Fund Tuesday, November 27, 2012 Many people participate during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so why not #GivingTuesday? Give back with Big Shoulders Fund. |
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David B. Speer, CEO of ITW and Big Shoulders Fund Supporter, Dies at 61 Wednesday, November 21, 2012 David B. Speer, CEO of Illinois Tools Works and avid Big Shoulders Fund supporter, dies at 61. |
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Joshua Hale, President and CEO, Big Shoulders Fund Friday, October 26, 2012 |
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Big Shoulders Fund Names Joshua Hale President and Chief Executive Off Thursday, October 25, 2012 Big Shoulders Fund Names Joshua Hale President and Chief Executive Officer. Hale takes expanded leadership position of the $230 million fund. |
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Lend A Shoulder Day Is This Week! Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Join us for the 13th Annual Lend a Shoulder Day and see the difference your investment is making in the lives of our students on Thursday, November 8, 2012. |
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Friday, October 19, 2012 Michael Ferro, chairman of the Sun- Times, recognizes Jim O'Connor's commitment to giving inner-city children a great education. |
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Sixth Annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball Raises over $75,000 Wednesday, October 03, 2012 The Big Shoulders Fund and its Auxiliary Board hosted the Sixth Annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball and brought together more than 700 of Chicago’s leading professionals, raising over $75,000. |
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Thursday, September 27, 2012 Information on the 2012 Big Shoulders Fund Ball |
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Big Shoulders Fund Announces $1.5 Million Scholarship Thursday, September 13, 2012 Big Shoulders Fund today announced the creation of the Big Shoulders Fund Access Scholarship, providing $1.5 million in additional scholarships for current Chicago Public School students. |
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Chicago Catholic Schools- Stake a Claim to Neighborhoods Wednesday, September 05, 2012 One other thing Chicago can do about the terrible violence it is facing: support the inner-city, Catholic schools- the 93 Big Shoulders Fund schools. Stake a claim to them. |
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Friday, August 17, 2012 Principal Nancy Cullinan Nasko of St. Pius V School shares her views on how it feels to be part of the Big Shoulders Fund family. |
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12th Annual Golf Classic Next Week! Wednesday, August 08, 2012 The BSF Golf Classic will be held Monday, August 13 at Olympia Fields Country Club. For more details, raffle tickets, or to make a donation |
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Vote for Big Shoulders Fund Chance for $25,000 Monday, July 23, 2012 Blackman Kallick Plante Moran, an audit, tax and consulting firm, is launching an online contest for $25,000 on July, 23 to help Chicago not-for-profit organizations raise awareness and funds. |
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Fr. Eyerman of St. Malachy Parish shares his thoughts on how the Big Shoulders Fund answers the call for families in need by providing financial assistance toward quality Catholic school education. |
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Big Shoulders Fund 25th Anniversary Celebration Raises $6.25 Million Tuesday, June 05, 2012 More than 950 Guests Support Inner-City Catholic Schools in Chicago at One of the Most Successful Fundraising Events in the City's History and Photos from the Event. |
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Catholic Schools at a Crossroads Monday, June 04, 2012 As St. Scholastica shuts, archdiocese pins hopes on new successes such as Cristo Rey. |
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When Giving Crosses Faith Lines Tuesday, May 22, 2012 John Canning Jr. isn't Catholic. He isn't even religious. “The cardinal refers to me as ‘heathen,' “ jokes Mr. Canning, 67, chairman of Madison Dearborn Partners LLC, a Chicago-based private-equity. |
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Friday, May 11, 2012 St. Malachy Teacher takes home distinguished award for excellence in teaching. |
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Fund gives thousands of Chicago kids a lift Monday, April 30, 2012 On May 24, the Big Shoulders Fund will throw an energetic, technology-infused fete to recognize its 25th anniversary and honor its 10 founders. |
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WGN News Highlights the BSF Stock Market Program Thursday, April 26, 2012 The Big Shoulders Fund Stock Market Program was showcased on the WGN News on April 25th when St. Pius, St. Ann and Children of Peace 8th grade students visited the CME and Federal Reserve. |
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Zachary Ruelas, a third grade teacher of St. Malachy shares his views on how faculty and techonological support provided by the Big Shoulders Fund translates into positive outcomes in the classroom. |
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Big Shoulders is Looking for a Few Good Fellows Thursday, March 29, 2012 The Big Shoulders Fund seeks college students and recent graduates for a marketing/communications fellowship opportunity this summer. |
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Thursday, March 15, 2012 Principal Sandria Morten of St. Matthias shares how the Big Shoulders Fund accerlerated her school's growth through enrollment, professional development and the Patrons Program. |
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The Big Shoulders Fund Office Has Moved! Thursday, March 01, 2012 The Big Shoulders Fund office has moved to 212 W. Van Buren, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60607. |
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The Big Shoulders Fund Office is Moving! Friday, February 24, 2012 The Big Shoulders Fund offices are moving. As of Monday, February 27, 2012 the office will be located at 212 W. Van Buren, Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60607. |
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Monsignor Velo shares History of Big Shoulders. Visit his video and 15 other success stories of 25 years of Big Shoulders. |
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Thursday, December 15, 2011 Big Shoulders Fund scholars sing for commuters in the train stations on Thursday, December 15, 2011 to spread holiday cheer and awareness of Big Shoulders. |
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Friday, November 18, 2011 For the fourth year in a row, Big Shoulders Fund students will bring holiday cheer to commuters at Millenium and Ogilive Train Stations on December 15, 2011. |
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Big Shoulders Fund Schools Buck National Trends: Serving More Students Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Over 200 Civic and Corporate Leaders participate in Lend a Shoulder Day to celebrate the growth and academic success of inner-city Catholic schools in Chicago. |
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Nearly 600 Chicago Professionals Kick-off the 2011-2012 School Year Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Nearly 600 Chicago Professionals Kick-off the 2011-2012 School Year By Raising Funds to Provide Financial Assistance to Inner-City Kids Big Shoulders Fund Hosted the Fifth Annual Big Shoulders Fun |
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Join us at the Big Shoulders Fund Ball on September 30, 2011 at REAC! Thursday, September 22, 2011 The Big Shoulders Fund Auxiliary Board will host its Fifth Annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball on Friday, September 30, 2011. More than 500 of Chicago’s leading young professionals are expected to attend. |
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Attention to Marketing and Sales Can Improve Enrollment Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Big Shoulders Fund and Archdiocese of Chicago create a framework to help schools create a comprehensive marketing plan. |
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Motorola Solutions Foundation grants Big Shoulders funding for STEM programs Monday, September 12, 2011 Recently, the Motorola Solutions Foundation provided $5.5 million funding to U.S. science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education programs, including the Big Shoulders Fund. |
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St. Angela's principal Mary Kay O'Rourke remembered Monday, August 22, 2011 St. Angela's principal Mary Kay O'Rourke remembered as 'outstanding educator' |
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Friday, August 12, 2011 Thanks to committee, sponsors and attendees, the 11th Annual Big Shoulders Fund Golf Classic is a huge success. |
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Letter to the Editor Regarding New York Times June 4, 2011 Article Wednesday, June 15, 2011 As the co-chairmen of the Chicago-based Big Shoulders Fund, we were pleased that our group’s efforts were cited as an example of the work being done ... |
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Monday, May 02, 2011 Over 150 volunteers helped clean up, paint, and brighten the school. Phil Corboy and Mary Dempsey, along with the Corboy & Demetrio, have served as the school's Patron. |
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BSF Stock Market Program Making an Impact Wednesday, April 20, 2011 If you are interested in sponsoring a stock market team next year at one of our elementary schools, please contact Antonio Ortiz at 312-751-3896 or aoritz@bigshouldersfund.org. |
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CBS-2 Story on Stock Market Program Friday, April 15, 2011 If you are interested in sponsoring a stock market team next year, contact Tony Ortiz at 312-751-3896 or aoritz@bigshouldersfund.org. |
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Big Shoulders Stock Program Featured on ABC-7 Monday, April 11, 2011 Big Shoulders Board Member Jim Hoeg and the Stock Market Project that is now in 15 Big Shoulders Fund schools featured on ABC-7 at 5pm. |
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Friday, April 01, 2011 Now in its third year, the Big Shoulders Fund Fellowship Program invites college students to learn about marketing, Chicago and the schools through intensive outreach to build enrollment. |
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Crains Chicago Spotlights Big Shoulders Fund Executive Director Monday, March 28, 2011 Virginia and Josh Hale attend the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Dinner. |
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Thursday, March 24, 2011 Join the Chairmen's Advisory Council as they prepare for summer and begin registration for the 2nd Annual Big Shoulders Fund Field Day with their Kick-Off Party at Public House. |
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Jim Tyree Leaves Legacy of Leadership and Committment Friday, March 18, 2011 It was great sadness that we learned Big Shoulders Fund Board Member and Friend Jim Tyree passed away on March 16, 2011. |
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Thursday, February 17, 2011 Join us for the fourth annual Bowl for Big Shoulders at 10pin bowling lounge on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 from 6 - 9 pm. Register today! |
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Auxiliary Board Happy Hour - Postponed to 2/22/11 Tuesday, February 01, 2011 Due to anticipated weather conditions, the first happy hour of 2011 scheduled for Wednesday, February 2 has been moved to Tuesday, February 22 at Moe's Cantina (155 W. Kinzie Street). |
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Thursday, December 30, 2010 Contrary to national trends, enrollment grew in the Big Shoulders Fund elementary schools this year. Learn more about a school whose enrollment rose by 40% and Big Shoulders support. |
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200 Big Shoulders Fund Students Share Joy of Season Friday, December 17, 2010 Inner-city Catholic School students Carol for Commuters at Downtown Train Stations |
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CME Group Foundation Supports Big Shoulders' Early Math Initiative Monday, November 29, 2010 A newly released short video highlights our partnership with the CME Group Foundation to ensure our youngest learners reach their full potential in mathematics and beyond. |
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Big Shoulders Fund Executive Director One of Crain's 40 Under 40 Tuesday, November 02, 2010 When fast-talking Boston native Joshua Hale graduated from Marquette University in 1995, he planned to complete a year of volunteer service before chasing a well-paying corporate job. |
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Junior Boards Uplift Local Catholic Organizations Monday, November 01, 2010 Peter Rossmann and Louis Crisostomo are not unlike many in their generation. The two young professionals had a yearning for hands-on involvement in a noble cause. |
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Lend a Shoulder Day 2010 Friday, October 29, 2010 Big Shoulders Fund Celebrates Enrollment Growth With 200 of Chicago’s Civic and Corporate Leaders at the 11th Annual Lend a Shoulder Day |
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St. Angela' Students Have Big Shoulders to Lean On Friday, October 29, 2010 The Big Shoulder Fund hosted its 11th Annual Lend a Shoulder Day for 200 civic and corporate leaders. This year's spotlight school was St. Angela in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. |
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Leo High School burglarized, vandalized Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Burglars vandalized and stole computers at Leo Catholic High School on Sunday afternoon, police said. During the break-in at the school at 7901 S. Sangamon, burglars left gang graffiti on the wall. |
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CME Group Foundation Launches Early Math Education Initiative Tuesday, October 05, 2010 CME Group Foundation Launches Early Math Education Initiative in Chicago; Contributes Approximately $3 Million in Grants to Serve 15,000 Students |
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Fundraiser for inner-city Chicago Catholic schools - BSF Ball Monday, October 04, 2010 Fundraiser for inner-city Chicago Catholic schools attracts more than 500 professionals and raises over $85,000. Big Shoulders Fund and the Auxiliary Board hosted the Big Shoulders Fund Ball. |
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PNC Grow Up Great Collaborates with Chicago Institutions Thursday, September 16, 2010 PNC Foundation investment leverages resources of Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry and Shedd Aquarium on behalf of Chicago Public Schools and Big Shoulders Fund. |
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Monday, July 12, 2010 In honor of the Burnham Plan Centennial, fifth grade students from 76 of Chicago’s Catholic schools, which are part of the Big Shoulders Fund network, assembled a 30’x35’ artistic mixed media map. |
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Thursday, July 08, 2010 For the fourth year in a row, the Big Shoulders Fund received a Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent evaluator of charities. |
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Big Shoulders Supporters Go Back to Playground Tuesday, July 06, 2010 The Big Shoulders Fund hosted its inaugural Big Shoulders Fund Field Day on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at De La Salle High School on Chicago’s near south side. |
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Through the generous partnership of KaBOOM! and Reedy Industries , the over 200 students at St. John de la Salle – 98% African American and 97% living in poverty – in the Roseland community now have access to a safe, state of the art playground. |
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Friday, May 14, 2010 Exelon awards $10,000 grant to Big Shoulders Fund to honor volunteer’s work |
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Support for Pilot Voucher Program Thursday, April 01, 2010 Big Shoulders Fund’s Executive Committee supports pilot voucher program |
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Monsingor Kenneth J. Velo leads reflection Thursday, March 25, 2010 The annual Evening of Reflection hosted by Loyola's Mothers' Club was held March 4, with more than 200 Loyola parents gathering to hear Reverend Monsignor Kenneth J. Velo. |
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High school puts its eggs in a high-tech basket Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Struggling school pins hopes on high tech: St. Gregory the Great High School in Chicago is getting a reprieve with a new technology-based teaching and learning initiative that will start in the fall. |
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 For the third year in a row, Big Shoulders Fund received a Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent evaluator of charities. |
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Tuesday, September 08, 2009 The Northwestern Mutual Foundation has announced a $10,000 grant for Big Shoulders Fund in recognition of Northwestern Mutual financial representative Donald Draudt’s dedication to the organization. |
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Chicago’s Professionals To Support Inner-City Education Friday, September 04, 2009 The Big Shoulders Fund Auxiliary Board will host the 3rd Annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball on Friday, September 25, 2009 at the Museum of Contemporary Art from 7:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. |
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Monday, August 24, 2009 Yes, things are bad. Countless surveys confirm that nearly every non-profit is feeling the effects of the downturn. Deep cuts in state funding are compounding the toll. |
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DePaul program to boost science at Catholic Schools Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Two teacher development programs supported by Big Shoulders, through funding from the Chicago Community Trust and the Tellabs Foundation, featured in a recent article in the Chi-Town Daily News. |
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Scholarships aim to help Catholic school students Saturday, January 31, 2009 Responding to jobless and cash-strapped parents, the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Big Shoulders Fund on Friday announced a $1 million emergency scholarship fund for Catholic school students. |
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Program investing $1M into Parochial education Friday, January 30, 2009 In these difficult economic times it has become harder for some families to keep their children in parochial schools. The Chicago Archdiocese announced a new program Friday to give some help and hope. |
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Society: City tragedy draws couple into a cause Monday, April 07, 2008 The Big Shoulders Fund's Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Humanitarian Award will be presented to Rita and John Canning. Crain's spoke with Mr. Canning about their involvement with the Big Shoulders Fund |
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2008 Humanitarian Awards Dinner Thursday, March 27, 2008 More than 600 of Chicago’s business and civic leaders turned out to honor Rita and John Canning at the Big Shoulders Fund 2008 Humanitarian Awards Dinner, Thursday, April 10 at the Chicago Hilton. |
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Big Shoulders Fund saves 11 inner–city Catholic schools Saturday, March 03, 2007 Eleven inner-city Catholic schools that were under consideration to be closed at the end of the academic year were spared by a grant from the Big Shoulders Fund. |
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Big Shoulders Fund lifts up hurting Catholic schools Thursday, March 01, 2007 The Big Shoulders Fund has pledged $1.4 million to help 11 struggling Roman Catholic schools in poor Chicago neighborhoods survive another year, according to the Chicago Tribune. |
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Review & Outlook: Urban Decay Friday, May 19, 2006 There is less sorrow at Our Lady of Sorrows these days. The school, one of 14 schools that the Catholic Archdiocese of New York was considering closing, was spared after protests from parents. |
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