Big Shoulders Fund

$500,000 Gift Provides First-Time Playgrounds to Five Northwest Indiana Catholic Elementary Schools

$500,000 Gift Provides First-Time Playgrounds to Five Northwest Indiana Catholic Elementary Schools Today, Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana announced a $500,000 grant from the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation to build brand new playgrounds at five Northwest Indiana Catholic elementary schools. The grant will provide playgrounds for...

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The Indiana Choice Scholarship Program Helps Families Save Thousands on School Tuition

The Indiana Choice Scholarship Program Helps Families Save Thousands on School Tuition Tax season is a great reminder to review budgets and plan for upcoming expenses, like your child’s tuition. While we all want our tax dollars to make an impact, Indiana families can rest assured that their taxes are well spent with the Indiana...

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The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation announces $1.25M gift to fund expansion OF Aquinas Catholic Community School

The 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...

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Catholic Diocese of Gary and Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Announce the NWI Choice Scholar Campaign

Catholic 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...

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St. Mary’s School in Crown Point to Continue In-Person Education

St. 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...

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Big Shoulders fund to distribute 10,000 meals to Northwest Indiana families this Father’s Day

Big 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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