Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana

This week over 100 Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana supporters attended our 4th annual Lend a Shoulder Day. Attendees visited four schools within the #bigshouldersfundNWI network to see our mission in action! Read more about this event in the NWI.Life article below.

Today four #bigshouldersfundNWI network schools welcomed over 100 supporters to share all the amazing work of the many students they serve. Thank you to our school hosts for welcoming us today and thank you to everyone who attended Lend a Shoulder Day 2024!

Last week, cohort one of the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Instructional Coach Initiative met to share first quarter progress towards coaching, PLC and professional development goals. Thank you to St. Casimir Catholic School and principal Matt Chico for hosting! #bigshouldersfundNWI

Yesterday, cohort one of the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Instructional Coach Initiative met to prepare for virtual coach-the-coach training. Thank you Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic School for hosting! #bigshouldersfundNWI

We are one week away! Come see our mission in action by visiting a school in the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana network as we continue to carry BIG dreams on our shoulders! This year's Lend a Shoulder Day is Wednesday, November 20. #bigshouldersfundNWI Click the following link to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/grCCPWDt

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana has launched a Student Leadership Development Program with 33 incredible sixth grade students at St. Casimir Catholic School! These young leaders embark on a transformative journey to discover the power of leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. Through hands-on activities, creative projects, and community-building, these future trailblazers gain skills to inspire positive change in their communities and beyond. #bigshouldersfundNWI

Are you interested in getting involved with Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana? Join us in tackling service projects, serving on a board, mentoring students, or even providing a classroom makeover for one of our #bigshouldersfundNWI network schools! For more information on how you can get involved, visit the link below.

Come see our mission in action by visiting a school in the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana network as we continue to carry BIG Dreams on our shoulders! This year's Lend a Shoulder Day event will take place on Wednesday, November 20. #bigshouldersfundNWI Click the following link to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/grCCPWDt

Our seasonal newsletter is a great way to stay informed with Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana! Each issue features programming initiatives, supporter spotlights, and stories from our network of schools. If you are interested in receiving this e-newsletter four times a year, please complete the form linked below! #bigshouldersfundNWI https://lnkd.in/eib7MVPJ

Last week, Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana had the pleasure of sponsoring the The Times of Northwest Indiana 20th Annual 20 Under 40 VIP reception. It was a great opportunity to share our mission of providing support to schools with demonstrated need, which provide a quality, values-based education here in the Region. Congratulations to the class of 2024 recipients! #bigshouldersfundNWI