COMMUNITY EVENTS
Hispanic Heritage Month Community Pop-up
California and Division Chicago, ILIn honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, BUILD will host a Community Pop-up on the corner of California and Division Wednesday, September 18, from 1-4 PM. Join us as we lift up and bring lasting change to neighborhoods through food, music and cultural activities. For more information, please contact Yesenia Garcia at yeseniagarcia@buildchicago.org
Family Support Project Information Session
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin us for an Information Session on BUILD’s Family Support Project - a program meant to nurture better family relationships and support for justice-involved youth. Learn more about the program with BUILD’s Clinical team by visiting https://bit.ly/3MFBSAv
Austin “County Fair”
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StBUILD’s Austin “County Fair’ is happening September 20! Join us for fresh locally-grown food, and activities including a mechanical bull, hay rides, BINGO, raffles and more!! This FREE event is open the community. Questions? Contact Sarah Loffman at sarahloffman@buildchicago.org
Gun Education & Awareness
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin BUILD’s Peace & Justice Center, ACT, Yrudition NFP, Appleseed and Stick Talk for two opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue about gun education and awareness. These workshops are open to the community and take place on September 27 and October 4. For more information, please contact Edwina Hamilton at edwinahamilton@buildchicago.org
Circle for Circle Keepers
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StBuild relationships, share RJ techniques and have some fun! Join us in the Peace & Justice Center at BUILD for a Circle for Circle Keepers - Happening the first Tuesday of every month from 6-8 PM! Questions? Contact Edwina Hamilton at edwinahamilton@buildchicago.org
Gun Education & Awareness
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin BUILD’s Peace & Justice Center, ACT, Yrudition NFP, Appleseed and Stick Talk for two opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue about gun education and awareness. These workshops are open to the community and take place on September 27 and October 4. For more information, please contact Edwina Hamilton at edwinahamilton@buildchicago.org
Yoga on the Farm!
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin us for a free yoga session on BUILD's Austin Grown farm. Stretch, practice mindfulness and connect with nature during this one-hour free session! Mats will be provided as needed! To register, visit: https://bit.ly/4devnzv For more information, please contact Kesiah Bascom kesiahbascom@buildchicago.org.
My Black Card Don’t Decline: Voter Education Conversations
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin BUILD’s Peace & Justice Center, along with Westside Rising, Yrudition, Black Votes Matter and Citizen University for “My Black Card Don’t Decline”, a voters education workshop moderated by Youth Activist Kobey Loften.
The Family Support Project
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin us for dinner, gift cards, and transformative workshops with BUILD's Family Support project - a program meant to nurture better family relationships and support for youth. Learn more about the program with BUILD’s Clinical team and register by visiting https://bit.ly/3MFBSAv - Questions? Call Malik James at (816) 490-2714 Transformative workshops that will create empowered…
Saturday Mornings at BUILD!
Looking for something exciting to do for youth on Saturday mornings? Join us for the 2024 Fall Saturday Morning Program! Workshops begin next Saturday, October 12th! Register here to save your spot today! Saturdays October 12 -November 2 Designed for youth ages 9-12. Younger children are welcome with an adult. Programs are free but space…
Open House Chicago at BUILD
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StOur award-winning campus in Austin will be one of many architectural treasures welcoming all visitors October 19 from 10am to 5pm to this free annual architecture fest. Stop by, walk around, have a tour, grab a sandwich at Momentum Coffee, visit the chicken. Families welcome! Stay tuned and find out more at OpenHouseChicago.org! More details…
4-Day Restorative Justice Training
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin us in BUILD's Peace and Justice Center for a four-day Restorative Justice Training. To register, please contact Edwina Hamilton at edwinahamilton@buildchicago.org. Restorative Justice allows us to enhance skills that guides us in doing the work that is necessary for positive change. What will you experience? The practices that fall under RJ are examined, with…