Английская Википедия:Big Shoulders Fund
The Big Shoulders Fund is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to offer financial support for schools with demonstrated need, which provides a quality, values-based education for Chicago's children. 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 the Big Shoulders fund is to assist to schools with demonstrated needs in the Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana.[3] The funds raised by Big Shoulders are given to its schools to support a variety of educational mediums, including scholarships and enrichment, operational improvements, academic programs, and leadership development.
Charity
In January 2020, The Big Shoulders Fund spent $47.5 million and the archdiocese provided $44.9 million to 30 Catholic schools based mainly on Chicago's western and southern sides.[4]
In June 2020, on Father's Day afflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers delivered 10,000 meals through 10 separate locations across Northwest Indiana.[5][6]
Statistics
Шаблон:Unreferenced section Big Shoulders Fund supports the following areas
Schools
- 92 schools in the Chicago region and Northwest Indiana combined
- The schools serve 25,000 students in those areas
- 73% of students identify as Black or Latino
- 65% students reside in low-income households
- 500 teachers in the Big Shoulders Fund talent development pipline
- 10-year, $70 million commitment to 32 of highest-need Big Shoulders Fund Plus Schools[7]
Graduation Rates
- Alumni graduate from college at nearly 2x the national rate, with Black and Latino alumni graduating from college at nearly 3x and 4x the national average.[8]
- 84% of scholars choose to attend a Catholic of selective/quality public school.
- 95% high school graduation rate
- 81% graduating scholars enroll in college
Scholarships
- On average 5,000 students receive Big Shoulders Fund Scholarships each year
- 65 schools adopted by patrons[9] with a personal and financial commitment to build a strategic plan for the future of the schools
References
External links
- Big Shoulders Fund website
- Chicago Catholic Schools
- Big Shoulders Fund profile on Charity Navigator
- Big Shoulders Fund profile on the Samaritan Guide
- Big Shoulders Fund profile on Guidestar
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