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
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. 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 hands on practicums. As we are witness to…
A Night for Educators
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StPlease join us on Thursday, February 6 from 4:30 - 6:30. Tour the building, learn about our new mobile classroom, and register your group for a field trip experience. We'll have hands-on activities, food, and raffles. This event is free and open to anyone in the education field who would like to learn about partnership…
Valentine Family Night
Details TBD
BUILD Presents: The Black Table 2025
In celebration of Black History Month, BUILD is proud to once again present The Black Table, an annual event that brings together many of Chicago’s most accomplished Black leaders to share their stories with promising Black youth from across metropolitan Chicago.
BUILD the Future Gala 2025
Each spring, friends, sponsors, community leaders, and young storytellers all come together to support the fight for a better future. Join this crucial celebration of the progress we can make together, how we can help Chicago’s most threatened youth feel safe, empowered, and loved. More details to come.