Restorative Justice Summit “In Living Color: The Vibrancy of Our Communities”

BUILD presents Restorative Justice Summit "In Living Color: The Vibrancy of Our Communities" Restorative Justice activities throughout the Austin and North Lawndale Communities leading up into Memorial Day weekend!   Thursday 05/27 Michele Clark - RJ in the School (Police & Youth Circles)   Virtual Panel (6pm-7:30pm) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctd-mvrDMuHtYCpTeG63nv586yTinzvSvQ  …

Hoops in the Hood

With support from LISC Chicago, 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. In addition to basketball and community engagement, Hoops in…

Playlist Kick Fest

Humboldt Park: Boathouse 1301 N Humboldt Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Austin Peace Ride

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

Join BUILD as we ride through the West Side to promote peace in our community! We will meet at BUILD campus at 9am, ride-off is at 10am. All ages are welcome. Water and light snacks will be provided. Register today at https://bit.ly/3k2I46X. Please bring your bike. *Limited Divvy bikes will be available on a first…

Austin Peace Ride

Join BUILD as we ride through the West Side to promote peace in our community! We will meet at BUILD campus at 9am, ride-off is at 10am. All ages are welcome. Water and light snacks will be provided. Register today! Please bring your bike. *Limited Divvy bikes will be available on a first come first…

Chicago’s Race Against Gun Violence | Virtual

The Race Against Gun Violence is a rallying point to raise awareness and funds for organizations working to save lives and build Chicago’s future. It is an opportunity to change the narrative about our city, call concerned citizens to action and show the world that Chicago can come together to solve the problem of gun…

Off the Ave: ReBUILD by The Available City

The community of Austin needs a day of fun and education about Chicago Ave, one of the most important streets on the West Side of Chicago. We will learn about its rich history and think about its great potential. There will be Youth-led presentations centered on urban design and its impact on Chicago neighborhoods and…

4th Annual Restorative Justice Conference

This event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 from 9 am to 4 pm. Join us as we explore themes of respect, response, and restoration through workshops, peace circles, guest speakers, and more! Hosted by the Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board and Oak Park Public Library. Virtual and open to all! Register here: oppl.org/restorative

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 States

Ring 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.

BUILD GALA 2022 “BUILD the Future”

Navy Pier

Join 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,…