ART SHOW “SIP & PAINT” # 3

Join BUILD artists, staff, neighbors and supporters for an evening of making artwork around this year’s art show theme "365 + 1 Stories Around the Sun" and explore your creative voice at BUILD HQ, 5100 W  Harrison, Chicago. Purchase your tickets here!

$30

THE BLACK TABLE

During Black History Month we are hosting a community event called The Black Table. This will be an opportunity for prominent African American leaders to engage African American high school aged youth in a meaningful conversation about building a legacy.

Open House & Community Brunch

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

Community Healing Focus Group Support and leadership group for families dealing with the emotional impact of any major loss. An opportunity to connect with other parents and caretakers impacted by the senseless violence in our community. Reflect and connect with others in your community and practice essential tools for self care and healing. Please contact…

BUILD Annual Art Show: 365 +1 Stories Around the Sun

Come on out and join us for our 5th Annual Art Show and reception on Saturday, February 29, from 6 to 9 pm at Revel Motor Row, 2400 S. Michigan, Packard Ballroom. Tickets on sale now! Visit buildchicago.org and secure your tickets today! An evening of great art featuring youth and community artists. Ticket price…

$50

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

BUILD celebrates International Women's Day! This is a worldwide event highlighting the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Contact Jessica Carrillo at jessicacarrillo@buildchicago.org

BUILD Associate Board Presents: Spin Class

Join our Associate Board for this healthy fundraiser on Friday, March 13th! Meet us at Equinox located at 200 W Monroe. Participants will need to sign a waiver and must arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class – Limited bikes are available so secure your tickets today! Proceeds benefit BUILD programs. Tickets can be bought…

$30.00

BUILD Presents: The WorldScene Film Festival

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

Movin’ On Up ICMC and BUILD Chicago proudly present the WorldScene Film Festival curated by the youth participants of BUILD! The screening of "Movin’ On Up” includes 8 powerful short films from 5 different countries, and the chance to see compelling stories from around the world, hand-picked and sequenced by the youth themselves. Celebrate Imani…

BUILD Annual Gala

Navy Pier

We invite you to join us this year at BUILD’s Annual Gala - BUILDing Bigger Dreams. We will be honoring the hard work of thousands of Chicago’s youth who, thanks to BUILD, are moving from despair to hope, and from dropping out of school to becoming young leaders. We would be so grateful for your…

2020 BUILD DoGoodApalooza!

Eat! Drink! Do Good! Join the party at Lagunitas Brewery located at 2607 W 17th St, Chicago, IL 60608 and help give back and help support life-saving art, music, and educational programs for kids caught in the crossfire of Chicago’s gang violence crisis. Since 1969, BUILD Chicago has helped over 100,000 kids realize for themselves that…

$25.00

Youth-led Drive Thru Fundraising CARWASH!

BUILD 5100 W Harrison St., Chicago, IL, United States

September 3rd, bring your set of wheels through BUILD for that car wash you've been meaning to get! And feel good about it! 100% of proceeds will go directly to support youth! *All COVID safety precautions will be taken. Email Terrence Smith at terrencesmith@buildchicago.org for more information

$7

Labor Day Weekend Activities

BUILD 5100 W Harrison St., Chicago, IL, United States

Summer in Chicago may be coming to an end, but Labor Day weekend is full of ways to enjoy the final days of sunshine and warm weather. Celebrate the end of the season with BUILD as we will be offering community walks, sports, mural making, STEAM workshops, and more throughout the entire weekend.   Click…

Strides for Peace: Race Against Gun Violence

The Race Against Gun Violence (RAGV) raises awareness and funds for community organizations working for a more peaceful Chicago where all can thrive, free from the fear of gun violence. With Covid-19 increasing hardship in the very same communities contending with gun violence, RAGV is an opportunity to choose hope, support the life-changing work of…