Sip & Paint: BUILD’s Community Art Night Series
BUILD 5100 W Harrison St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for the first "Sip & Paint" event supporting BUILD's annual art show! This painting event is led by BUILD's Manager of Arts Academy programs Ric Miranda, and gives you a chance to have fun and let your creativity shine--all while supporting Chicago's youth. Upon registration you will be asked to submit a design…
Zumba with BUILD’s Associate Board
Start the New Year with a fitness boost in the comfort of your home! Join members of BUILD’s Associate Board every Monday night from 5:30 - 6:30 in January for virtual, Zoom fitness training. Choose from Yoga Sculpt, Body Weight HIIT, Boxing and Zumba – or take them all! Each class is $20.00. Register for…
BUILD Presents: The Black Table 2021
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. In the past, we’ve held the event as a luncheon at WLS-TV studios. This…
Virtual Sip N’ Paint Community Art Series
Join BUILD Feb. 12th for this awesome virtual event—to paint your own masterpiece! Turn your favorite room of the house into an art studio, as pre-sketched canvas and supplies are delivered to your door! The event will consist of 90 minutes of live art instruction on Zoom, with BUILD's Arts Academy Manager and Chicago artist…
“Purposed For This Moment” Annual Art Show
Join us March 3-5th for BUILD's annual art show—virtually! Support youth programming through purchase of one-of-a-kind art pieces created by our youth and community artists!
Apply for Playstreets! Submission Deadline 4/7
BUILD and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) are happy to invite community-based organizations to join the 2021 Playstreets initiative! Our Playstreets participation deadline has been extended to April 7th at 4pm! Interested community-based organizations can complete the Letter of Interest (LOI) to apply for this wonderful summer program! This grant opportunity is funded…
BUILD GALA 2021 “Chicago Can’t Wait”
OnlineCheck your mail for an invitation and watch this space for details about the May 19 Livestream Program, plus three unique Gala Pre-Events: one virtual, inviting you to join restorative justice circles on Zoom (Friday, May 14); and two in-person for the vaccinated and/or comfortably masked on the BUILD campus itself, (Saturday mornings 10-11:30am, May 8 and 15), for those who want…
Restorative Justice Summit “In Living Color: The Vibrancy of Our Communities”
BUILD presents Restorative Justice Summit "In Living Color: The Vibrancy of Our Communities" Restorative Justice activities throughout the Austin and North Lawndale Communities leading up into Memorial Day weekend! Thursday 05/27 Michele Clark - RJ in the School (Police & Youth Circles) Virtual Panel (6pm-7:30pm) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctd-mvrDMuHtYCpTeG63nv586yTinzvSvQ …
Donna Dudley Peace Project (DDPP) Softball Tournament
Moore Park 5085 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60644, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Donna Dudley Peace Project started back in the mid-80s as a softball league to attract gang involved youth to play against each other and form healthier, more accepting relationships with rival gang members. After a year off, we will continue the DDPP mission this year. Games are on Mondays @ 6:45pm and 8:30pm. July…
BUILD’s Associate Board presents: “Do-Good-A-Palooza!”
OnlineBUILD Chicago’s Associate Board would like to invite you to our one-hour, virtual Summer event Do-Good-A-Palooza! on Thursday, June 17 at 8pm CST! With interactive games, trivia, giveaways, visual art, and performances by local Chicago artists, Do-Good-A-Palooza! will be an evening of joy and entertainment - and a great opportunity to learn more about…
BUILD Summer Camp
We are looking forward to providing youth a fun-filled Summer through our 2021 Day Camp program in two amazing Chicago neighborhoods. We will be engaging in fun, safe activities that will include sports, arts, and outdoor activities!
Hoops in the Hood
With support from LISC Chicago, BUILD is proud to offer our annual installment of Hoops in the Hood, bringing community-centered athletics, while “taking back” streets that have experienced violence, creating safe spaces for youth and adults to build positive relationships, and fostering a sense of community. In addition to basketball and community engagement, Hoops in…