Spooky Halloween Farm
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StAll are welcome! BUILD will provide a safe and fun option for the community to come enjoy a spooky farm and fun games, treats and activities in our gym. We will have a Spooky Farm - a haunted maze that starts in our Peace Garden near the fire pit and winds it's way through a…
Day of the Dead
We look forward to celebrating Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with our youth this month. Our young people will learn about building an ofrenda (altar), decorating calaveras (sugar skulls), play games, make music, and learn about a treasured tradition that goes back thousands of years!
Vote Responsibly: Don’t Know Much About Judges?
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StDon’t know much about judges? Want to learn where local judges stand on issues affecting Black and Brown communities? Join BUILD and Injustice Watch in the Peace & Justice Center to learn more ahead of November’s Election. Join us: Friday, 11/01, 11am-12pm, right here at BUILD! For more information, contact Edwina Hamilton at edwinahamilton@buildchicago.org Light…
Fitness For All: Group Fitness Expo
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin us as we build up a culture of health and wellness in our community. Learn about the better choices that can improve your health and prevent disease. Become a part of the Fitlab Community and begin your journey towards optimal health!
Election Day: Get Out the Vote
Details TBD
La Mesa Latina Event: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Invitation Only)
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, BUILD is pleased to present our annual La Mesa Latina event, a unique luncheon that brings together Chicago’s most accomplished Latin leaders to share their stories with promising Latin youth from across metropolitan Chicago. What legacy do you want to leave behind? La Mesa Latina highlights some of the many ways success…
BUILD Adventure Camp!
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin us for a day of sports, art, games and more on Report Card Pick Up Day. Food will be served. Designed for youth ages 8+. Free, but registration is required. Register Here! Questions? Please contact Mark Thornton at markthornton@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
BUILD Associate Board Recruitment Event
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StCome join us at the BUILD Associate Board Recruitment Event! We're looking for new and excited young professionals to join our growing Associate Board. Mingle with current members to learn how you can support Chicago's youth and advance BUILD's mission. Follow the link below to register for the event: https://bit.ly/3CfB8jz
“MemoRíes” Juan Torres Art Reception at BUILD
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin us to celebrate the Artist Juan Torres himself at a light reception, Friday Nov 15, 6-8pm in the BUILD Gallery. With a special sneak peek of our new mural painted by our friends at Paint the City. "Sharing stories and laughter connect us across cultures and communities. Explore images that evoke the power of…
Turkey Giveaway
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StDetails TBD
Annual Winter Coat Drive
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StHelp us deliver warm coats that fit to over 800 youth across the West Side! A winter coat is more than protection from the cold—it is health, freedom, and safety. A good coat can determine whether you go to school, attend programs, meet with mentors or therapists, hold down a job, or even stay safe…