BUILD Presents: The Black Table 2022
OnlineIn 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…
2022 Art Show: “BUILD the Future”
Throop Studio 1500 N Throop St, Chicago, United StatesEach year in the BUILD Art Show their work joins additional donated pieces from community artists, attracting hundreds of buyers and guests from in and out of state and raising thousands of dollars for BUILD art programs. Purchase using this link! Schedule · Saturday, March 12, 2022 11:00 AM: Contribute to a group art piece…
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund
BUILD staff are ready to help and provide the assistance needed to navigate applications for past due mortgage, homeowner's insurance or co-op fees. Please contact Ruby Serrano at rubyserrano@buildchicago.org
BUILD 2022 Spring Break Camp
A week full of activities, workshops and field trips! Questions? Email kreagancarbone@buildchicago.org
Spring Break Flag Football
Columbus Park Field 500 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60644Co-Ed Youth Flag Football for DePriest Elementary Students ages 11-14. Games played on artificial turf field. Please contact Mark Thornton at markthornton@buildchicago.org for additional information.
BUILD Family Night at the Humboldt Park Field House
1440 N Humboldt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647A free event for families of all ages! Join us at the Humboldt Park Field House for activities will include basketball, Live D. J. and dance, games and prizes, bouncy house, and more! Contact Marisol Cruz at marisolcruz@buildchicago.org for additional information!
Youth Summer Job Fair
La Follette ParkDo you need a summer job? Do you need help writing your resume? Do you want to practice interviewing? WE CAN HELP YOU!!! Come explore summer job opportunities in Austin for ages 14-24. Apply at onesummerchicago.org (we will also do applications on-site).
BUILD GALA 2022 “BUILD the Future”
Navy PierJoin us for an evening of storytelling, art and youth voices Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Navy Pier Check your mail for an invitation and watch this space for details about the May 6 in-person Gala. Founded in 1969 to face gang violence on Chicago’s West Side, BUILD has grown into a leading youth development organization,…
Austin Opportunity Day
Learn about a wide array of summer jobs for youth at Austin Opportunity Day, Friday, May 20 at Michele Clark! The event includes a youth-led fashion show, art, music, food, and more!
2nd Annual Restorative Justice Summit
Join us for a day of peace circles, resource tables, yoga/meditation, music, food & fun as we kick off our Chicago summer! The 2nd Annual Restorative Justice Summit Community Day is an event for youth, elders and everyone in between! MAY 28, 2022 11:00 am - 3:00 pm BETHEL NEW LIFE | 1150 N. LAMON…
Wear Orange Day – March and Community Pop-Up Event
Together we can fight for a country where every person can live a life free from gun violence! Join us Friday, June 3, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM for Wear Orange Day. March begins at 3:00 PM sharp at Michele Clark High School (Lemington & Harrison) and ends at Moore Park. Festivities will Include basketball,…
44th Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade
BUILD is participating in the year's Puerto Rican People's Day Parade! Puerto Rican People's Day is a celebratory and carnival-like environment for the entire family. The parade begins at 2 PM at Division Street and Western Avenue and will proceed west on Division through Paseo Boricua in Humboldt Park. It will wrap up at the…