Strides for Peace Race Against Gun Violence
Grant ParkBUILD is proud to be a Community Partner of this year’s Race Against Gun Violence. Support Team BUILD here! RAGV is the rallying point to raise funds for and awareness about what is being done to end gun violence and provide an opportunity for everyone to get involved. The race is for every age and…
Lights in the Night Peace Parade
Michele Clark Magnet High School 5101 West Harrison St, Chicago, IL, United StatesSharing light and peace throughout our West Side communities. Begins at 7:30 pm and step off is at 8:00 pm
Hoops in the Hood – Moore Park, 5085 W Adams
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. See the schedule here!
BUILD Community Pop-up at Pine Lake Plaza
Join us from 2-5 PM at the Pine Lake Plaza! BUILD’s Outreach team will provide resources, experience, and programs to improve the quality of life for youth and families living in communities that we serve, including Austin, Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, and neighboring areas. Upcoming Community Pop-ups: 8/10 – Harrison & Laramie 8/24 – Madison &…
Donna Dudley Peace Project Softball League
Join us every Wednesday at Columbus Park! The Donna Dudley Peace Project Softball League is one of the longest-running BUILD events. Through collaborative efforts, BUILD teams up with other organizations and coalitions that are committed to remediating gang-related violence. The Peace League brings together active members, those who are no longer involved and police to…
Annual All-Star Day
Humboldt Park: Little Cubs Field 1339 W. Luis Munoz Marin Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesTUESDAY, AUGUST 4 | 3 pm - 8 pm Little Cubs Field - Luis Munoz Marin Drive, Chicago, IL 60651 You are invited to our annual ALL-Star Day at Little Cubs Field in Humboldt Park! Come on out, bring family and friends and join the fun. Food will be served and along with softball, we…
Community Ride for Peace – August 6th
Bethel New Life 4950 N. Thomas, Chicago, United StatesSATURDAY, AUGUST 6th | 9:00 am Bethel New Life - 4950 W. Thomas, Chicago, IL 60651 Join BUILD as we ride through the West Side to promote peace in our community! We have two upcoming dates! The first is August 6th in the Austin area. We will meet at Bethel at 9:00 am parking lot…
End of Summer Youth Showcase
Join us this Wednesday at Michele Clark for a celebration of BUILD youth and all their summer accomplishments! Youth will have one-of-a-kind art and jewelry for sale along with short music and dance presentations!
Bears Summer Flag Football Playoff & Championship Bowl
WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 10, 2022 | 11AM - 2PM Leland Elementary Field, 512 S. Lavergne, Chicago, IL 60644 The Bears Summer Flag Football Playoff and Championship Bowl is an end-of-summer event for the entire family. Join us for a day of food, football and fun! Please contact Mark Thornton at markthornton@buildchicago.org or at 773-870-9324 for…
BUILD Community Pop-up at Harrison & Laramie
Join us from 2-5 PM at Harrison & Laramie! BUILD's Outreach team will provide resources, experience, and programs to improve the quality of life for youth and families living in communities that we serve, including Austin, Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, and neighboring areas. Upcoming Community Pop-ups: 8/10 - Harrison & Laramie 8/24 - Madison &…
Back 2 School Bash
Join BUILD at Chicago Public Schools' annual Back2School Bash and supply drive on August 11. We will be at Michele Clark High School in Austin with music, food, games, school supplies, and more. There will be health resources such as free immunizations, school-required physicals and eye exams (by appointment only). Volunteer: https://bit.ly/3JF5ewz Donate Target Registry:…
Donna Dudley Peace Project Softball League
Join us every Wednesday at Columbus Park! The Donna Dudley Peace Project Softball League is one of the longest-running BUILD events. Through collaborative efforts, BUILD teams up with other organizations and coalitions that are committed to remediating gang-related violence. The Peace League brings together active members, those who are no longer involved and police to…