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…
10th Annual BUILD Turkey Bowl
Columbus Park Field 500 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60644Join us for a day of Flag Football right before Thanksgiving! The Annual BUILD Turkey Bowl is on November 27. There will be 3 Youth games (11-15 yrs) and an adult game (18+). Refreshments will be served!
The Austin Holiday Market
BUILD is excited to announce its annual Holiday Market, a festive shopping event dedicated to showcasing and supporting small Black and Brown-owned businesses and nonprofit social enterprises in Chicago. This vibrant market will take place on Friday, December 6 from 9am-7pm and on December 7 from 11am-3pm at BUILD’s Austin Campus: 5100 W Harrison St. The Holiday Market…
BUILD’s Annual Community Holiday Celebration
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StBring the family and join us for BUILD’s Annual Community Holiday Celebration. From 5-8pm we’ll be enjoying food, games, holiday activities, photos with Santa and more at our Austin campus! Can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with everyone! Family Fun Activities Write a letter to Santa and deposit it in the North Pole’s mailbox. Take…
Community Business Academy
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StCalling all entrepreneurs! Start the year with an inspiring session about starting your own business. Join BUILD and Sunshine Enterprises for the Community Business Academy, next Monday, January 13 at BUILD’s Austin Campus. To register visit https://bit.ly/3Pq2EhH For more information, email recruitment@sunshineenterprises.com or call 312-888-0040
“Turning Lead Into Gold” YEWS Art Reception at BUILD
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin us this Friday, January 17th to celebrate the opening of BUILD’s next art exhibition: Turning Lead Into Gold by YEWS. BUILD’s own Raquel Bustos, a multi-media artist who works under the name YEWS, will be showcasing her work made entirely by found or donated items. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. About: “Alchemy”…
Closed in Observance of MLK Day
All BUILD locations will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. We hope everyone has a safe and happy MLK Day as we celebrate the Civil Rights Movement's achievements and acknowledge the work that still needs to be done. Regular hours resume Tuesday, January 21st.
Community Conversation on Policing
Humboldt Park Field HouseAdd your voice to the mix! BUILD’s Peace & Justice Center will be hosting a community discussion about police reform on January 22nd. Your insight will remain anonymous and will help promote reform in community policing practices. *Dinner will be provided To register, visit https://bit.ly/BUILD-PJC