Labor Day: BUILD Offices Closed

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend! BUILD’s Austin Campus and Humboldt Park Office will be closed Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours and programing resume Tuesday, September 3rd. 

Ride for Peace in Austin

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

We Ride for Peace for a safer Chicago! Meet us at BUILD for a peace ride through Austin on September 7th at 10AM (ride starts at 11AM sharp). Join us after the ride for community resources and activities for the whole family. Register now to secure your FREE shirt! Visit https://bit.ly/AustinRide Limited DIVVY Bikes will…

FREE

Hispanic Heritage Month Community Pop-up

California and Division Chicago, IL

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, BUILD will host a Community Pop-up on the corner of California and Division Wednesday, September 18, from 1-4 PM. Join us as we lift up and bring lasting change to neighborhoods through food, music and cultural activities. For more information, please contact Yesenia Garcia at yeseniagarcia@buildchicago.org

FREE

Family Support Project Information Session

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

Join us for an Information Session on BUILD’s Family Support Project - a program meant to nurture better family relationships and support for justice-involved youth. Learn more about the program with BUILD’s Clinical team by visiting https://bit.ly/3MFBSAv

FREE

Austin “County Fair”

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

BUILD’s Austin “County Fair’ is happening September 20! Join us for fresh locally-grown food, and activities including a mechanical bull, hay rides, BINGO, raffles and more!! This FREE event is open the community. Questions? Contact Sarah Loffman at sarahloffman@buildchicago.org

FREE

Gun Education & Awareness

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

Join BUILD’s Peace & Justice Center, ACT, Yrudition NFP, Appleseed and Stick Talk for two opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue about gun education and awareness. These workshops are open to the community and take place on September 27 and October 4.  For more information, please contact Edwina Hamilton at edwinahamilton@buildchicago.org

FREE

Circle for Circle Keepers

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

Build relationships, share RJ techniques and have some fun! Join us in the Peace & Justice Center at BUILD for a Circle for Circle Keepers - Happening the first Tuesday of every month from 6-8 PM! Questions? Contact Edwina Hamilton at edwinahamilton@buildchicago.org

FREE

Gun Education & Awareness

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

Join BUILD’s Peace & Justice Center, ACT, Yrudition NFP, Appleseed and Stick Talk for two opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue about gun education and awareness. These workshops are open to the community and take place on September 27 and October 4.  For more information, please contact Edwina Hamilton at edwinahamilton@buildchicago.org

FREE

Yoga on the Farm!

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

Join 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.

FREE

My Black Card Don’t Decline: Voter Education Conversations

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

Join BUILD’s Peace & Justice Center, along with Westside Rising, Yrudition, Black Votes Matter and Citizen University for “My Black Card Don’t Decline”, a voters education workshop moderated by Youth Activist Kobey Loften.

FREE

The Family Support Project

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

Join us for dinner, gift cards, and transformative workshops with BUILD's Family Support project - a program meant to nurture better family relationships and support for youth. Learn more about the program with BUILD’s Clinical team and register by visiting https://bit.ly/3MFBSAv - Questions? Call Malik James at (816) 490-2714 Transformative workshops that will create empowered…

FREE

Saturday Mornings at BUILD!

Looking for something exciting to do for youth on Saturday mornings? Join us for the 2024 Fall Saturday Morning Program! Workshops begin next Saturday, October 12th! Register here to save your spot today! Saturdays October 12 -November 2 Designed for youth ages 9-12. Younger children are welcome with an adult. Programs are free but space…