BG2W Global Girls Film Festival
The International Children’s Media Center (ICMC) and BUILD present the Global Girls Film Festival, curated by young women participating in the girl-centric BUILDing Girls 2 Women program. The screening of "How Do You Feel?” takes place at 625 N. Kingsbury St. Chicago, IL at 4pm on Saturday November 13th following a 3pm Reception. The festival…
Restorative Justice Community Day
Hosted by Lawndale Christian Legal Center, come join us for a day of community building and exploration as we discuss how we can reimagine justice in North Lawndale and beyond! We will be providing a “Know Your Rights” training, an exploration of Restorative Justice, and a panel of young people who have experienced firsthand the…
Winter Wonderfest
Lafollette Park 1333 North Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesRing in the holidays this weekend with our Winter Wonderfest event, happening Friday, Dec. 17. We'll be giving away some Apple Watches and a Laptop...each piece of donated clothing = 1 raffle ticket.
Virtual Sip N’ Paint
Get ready to paint, laugh and sip in this virtual Sip N' Paint event next week! Sure to be a fun time. Pre-sketched canvas and supplies delivered to your door. 90 minutes live art instruction on Zoom with Ric Miranda from BUILD Arts Academy. Surprise yourself with what you create! All proceeds support BUILD's Youth…
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,…