Please join us here to watch the
2021 Humanitarian Award Event on May 21 at 6:00pm
On Friday, May 21, 2021, we will celebrate our mission with our biannual Humanitarian Award Event. Originally, we had scheduled this event last year with plans to honor Beth and Bruce White for all they have done for our mission, but delayed it given the start of the pandemic. The Whites’ have graciously asked us to bestow the Humanitarian Award on the hundreds of teachers, principals and staff who have been the true heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic.
They have worked tirelessly to ensure our students – 80 percent minority and nearly 70 percent living in low-income households – receive the education they deserve. The success of these heroic teachers and leaders are seen in the outcomes of the students with 96 percent graduating high school, 86 percent enrolling in college the year following graduation, and alumni having jobs and giving back at twice the national average. These positive long-term outcomes for students and communities must not be deterred or denied because of COVID-19.
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payment for gifts of $5,000+.
Please send payments to:
Big Shoulders Fund
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
205 West Wacker Drive
Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60606
Event Contact: Gina Scalise
About Big Shoulders Fund
Founded 35 years ago by a group of business leaders, Big Shoulders Fund serves inner-city schools which provide a quality, values-based education for Chicago’s children, thereby contributing to stronger communities. One hundred percent of funds currently raised support four major areas – scholarships and enrichment, operational improvements, academic programs, and leadership development– with the goal of not just strengthening schools, but whole communities, and preparing students for life-long success.
Investing $30 million annually in 72 schools educating 20,000 children – 80 percent come from a minority background and 66 percent live in poverty. Big Shoulders Fund’s investment is paying off with the schools and students defying national trend. Ninety-four percent of students graduate high school and 85 percent of graduating scholars enroll in college.