The state of Indiana turned 204 years old on December 11, 2020. To celebrate, the fourth graders at St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point had a birthday party. This annual celebration is usually held at the Crown Point Public...
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St. Mary’s Expands Jr. High Group Counseling Program
Saint Mary Catholic Community School is bringing back the group counseling program started last year for its junior high students. “This year, we are fortunate to expand our program to include a second counselor,” said assistant principal,...
Aquinas School principal Lisa Gutierrez appreciates education and community support from Big Shoulders Fund during the pandemic
For Lisa Gutierrez, principal of Aquinas Catholic Community School in Merrillville, she never thought her teaching career would lead her toward Catholic schools. However, when a substitute teaching position opened at a local Catholic school, it...
St. Mary’s Students Research Saints and Dress Up
Third Graders at St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point celebrated All Saints Day on Monday, November 2nd by dressing up as the saint they researched. Students had the opportunity to share their saint's story at Mass as well as present...
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...
Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana gives back during unprecedented times
Since the pandemic hit, countless organizations have relied on donations and volunteerism to remain functional and stay afloat. This has been especially true for local schools as they learned to adapt to the new normal of broadscale online learning...
Big Shoulders Fund supports children in achieving dreams
Big Shoulders Fund celebrates Father’s Day weekend with smiles, kindness in epic 10,000 meal giveaway
They say in life that the littlest things often have the greatest impact. A sudden smile, an unexpected moment of kindness, or a small act of generosity can often have a wonderful and positive impact on someone’s day. The amazing people...
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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