Big Shoulders Fund
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The Big Shoulders Fund is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to offer financial support to low-income Catholic schools throughout the city. Founded in 1986 by Cardinal Joseph Bernardin and a group of Chicago businessmen, the organization has a Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator[1] and in 2008 became a member of the FADICA.[2]
Mission[]
The mission of Big Shoulders is to provide assistance to Catholic elementary and high schools in Chicago's low-income communities.[3] The funds raised by Big Shoulders are given to its schools to support a variety of educational mediums including scholarships, special education programming, instructional equipment, facility improvements, faculty development, and operating grants.[4]
Charity[]
In January 2020, The Big Shoulders Fund has spent $47.5 million as well as the archdiocese providing $44.9 million to 30 Catholic schools based mainly on Chicago's western and southern sides.[5]
In June 2020, On the occasion of Father's Day afflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers delivered 10,000 meals through 10 separate locations across Northwest Indiana.[6][7]
Statistics[]
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Schools
The Big Shoulders Fund serves schools that meet the following criteria:
- the school is located in the City of Chicago
- the school qualifies for and participates in Title I funding
- 20 percent or more of students attending the school receive free or reduced lunch
Students
- The Big Shoulders Fund works with 76 elementary schools and 17 high schools
- These schools serve nearly 25,000 students
- 80 percent of students at Big Shoulders Fund schools are racial minorities
- 54 percent of students live at or below the federal poverty level
- 32 percent of students come from families that are not Catholic
References[]
- ^ "Catholic Big Shoulders Fund Joins". FADICA. 2008-04-23. Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
- ^ "Overview: Big Shoulders Fund Scholarship Program - Big Shoulders Fund". The Samaritan Guide. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2010-02-15.
- ^ "BIG SHOULDERS FUND | The Burnham Plan Centennial". Burnhamplan100.uchicago.edu. Archived from the original on 2010-06-13. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
- ^ "Big Shoulders Deal Directs $92M to 30 Catholic Schools in Chicago". wttw. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Big Shoulders Fund donates 10,000 meals for Father's Day". Chicago Tribune. 22 June 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Big Shoulders Fund Gives Thousands Of Meals To Families Affected By COVID-19 For Father's Day". CBS Chicago. 20 June 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
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External links[]
- Educational charities based in the United States
- Non-profit organizations based in Chicago
- Organizations established in 1986
- 1986 establishments in Illinois
- Catholic charities
- Charities based in Illinois
- Christian charities based in the United States