Interested in learning more about the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program? The Indiana Choice Scholarship program allows parents or guardians to make the best choice for their child's unique learning needs, without financial barrier. Parents are...
Read MoreThe Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation announces $1.25M gift to fund expansion OF Aquinas Catholic Community School
Today, Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana announced an extraordinary gift from long-time partner organization, the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation, to Aquinas Catholic Community School in the amount of $1.25 million. The gift will fund...
Read MoreCatholic Diocese of Gary and Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Announce the NWI Choice Scholar Campaign
Campaign Aims to Increase Awareness of the Recently Expanded Indiana Choice Scholarship Program and Empower Families to Explore Additional Education Options, Including Catholic Schools January 5, 2022 - MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – Today, Big Shoulders...
Read MoreSt. Mary’s School in Crown Point to Continue In-Person Education
St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point will remain open for in-person education. Schools throughout Northwest Indiana have made the difficult decision to move to virtual learning, but St. Mary’s principal, Tom Ruiz remains...
Read MoreBig Shoulders fund to distribute 10,000 meals to Northwest Indiana families this Father’s Day
Accessibility to food continues to be a challenge for families impacted by COVID-19. To help relieve this burden, Big Shoulders Fund will be distributing 10,000 meals to families in need in honor of Father’s Day, ensuring that families in these...
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