Indiana expands Choice Scholarship Program – 99% of Northwest Indiana families eligible for free or reduced tuition at private schools

Indiana expands Choice Scholarship Program – 99% of Northwest Indiana families eligible for free or reduced tuition at private schools The Indiana School Choice Scholarship is one of the most powerful tools available to parents looking to send their child to a school that best meets their specific learning needs. Created in 2011, it provides scholarships for families to offset...

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Big Shoulders Fund helps St. Stanislaus Catholic School spread cheer and awareness with the second annual Rock the Block

Big Shoulders Fund helps St. Stanislaus Catholic School spread cheer and awareness with the second annual Rock the Block On Saturday, July 8, Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana headed out to East Chicago to help St. Stanislaus Catholic School put on its second annual Rock the Block. The event brought the community together and showcased everything St. Stanislaus has...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, July 6 – July 9

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, July 6 – July 9 While the 4th may be passed, the party never stops in the Region! Festivals are happening everywhere from East Chicago to New Buffalo. Hang out with auto enthusiasts, taco lovers, live musicians, bikers, artists, and everyone else in Northwest...

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Aquinas Catholic Community School, Big Shoulders Fund, Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation cut ribbon on $3 million expansion

Aquinas Catholic Community School, Big Shoulders Fund, Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation cut ribbon on $3 million expansion On Monday, community leaders, faculty, and students gathered at Aquinas Catholic Community School to cut the ribbon on the school’s $3 million expansion project. The additions increase campus safety, provide more space for teachers to serve their...

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Easy-to-use online calculator helps Region families learn if they qualify for an Indiana Choice Scholarship

Easy-to-use online calculator helps Region families learn if they qualify for an Indiana Choice Scholarship Finding the right school for your child is essential, and public schools are not the only option. A private, Catholic education is an affordable option for many families in the Region. Thanks in part to the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program, also...

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