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Greetings Friends –

Every parent or guardian wants only what is best for their child. Sounds easy, but anyone who has been in this role knows how hard it is. Particularly when it comes to a child’s education. For some, the best fit might be the local public school. For others, it could be a magnet or charter school. But for many, it could be another option, like one of our Big Shoulders Fund network schools. 

The parent/guardian might make this important choice because of the school’s culture, the extended day programming, or because their child is struggling. Whatever the case, this choice is made much more easily if they can afford such an option. For those who cannot afford it alone, Big Shoulders Fund works every day to relieve that stress. One key way we do that is through the Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program, which offers parents/guardians the resources they need to do what is best for their child. I am happy to report that, recently, Governor Pritzker announced his support for this program and his overall interest in ensuring that all schools are fully funded to provide the best educational landscape across Illinois. This is a huge step forward toward ensuring this program continues so that parents/guardians are able to do what they believe is best for their child(ren). Click here to read more in this recent piece in the Wall Street Journal about Governor Pritzker’s support for the Tax Credit Scholarship Program.

With more than 4,700 students at Big Shoulders Fund schools on the Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship waitlist and over 1,700 of these students at our highest need Big Shoulders Fund Plus schools, parents/guardians have found the best fit for their child but still need financial help to make this choice a reality. This program is a win-win for children and supporters - providing scholarship support for deserving students and a 75% Illinois income tax credit to donors.
Click here for more information on the program. If you need assistance making your contribution, please contact Carolyn Broughton.
Time is running out to help these students on the 2022-23 waitlist. If you make your Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship donation to our Big Shoulders Fund SGO prior to November 30, 2022, your donation will help support the 4,700 students waiting for support for this school year.

Thanks for considering partnering in this special way.

My very best,


Josh Hale
President & CEO
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