The GMC Community Services committee encourages all members to support the Big Shoulders Fund, which serves 20,000 students at 75 elementary and high schools throughout Chicago.

“We are thrilled to announce that we have set up e-volunteering opportunities to help support our network of schools and students during this time. Our goals include uploading two volunteer reading videos a week, creating 500 cards and/or pen pal letters for students and teachers, and crafting 20 fleece tie blankets.

These e-volunteering opportunities will enable volunteers to stay connected with the Big Shoulders Fund mission and our network of schools from a safe distance. Choose to participate in one or all of the e-volunteering opportunities that can be found below:

• Record yourself reading children’s books that will be uploaded to the Big Shoulders Fund e-learning website.
• Create motivational cards and/or pen pal letters to send to students and staff; consider congratulations cards to graduating 8th grade students and high school seniors.
• Make fleece tie blankets (fun family project!) to give to our graduating seniors; ask Sam Rodriguez for instructions.
• Join the Big Shoulders Fund Racing Team in support of our network of schools and students.
• Support the students through the Big Shoulders Fund COVID-19 Emergency Fund, and share the information with your network

See the flyer here for more information!