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BUILD CEO Named One of StreetWise’s 20 Most Inspiring Chicagoans for 2019

By Daniel Perez | August 12, 2019

BUILD Chicago is exceptionally proud to announce that CEO Adam Alonso has been named one of 2019’s 20 Most Inspiring Chicagoans by StreetWise magazine. “Since his arrival…

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Jovan Jones Peace Garden Dedication

By Daniel Perez | August 7, 2019

We want to thank our friends at Digmattix for generously donating their time, effort, and resources to make BUILD’s community garden even more spectacular. Not…

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BUILD Announces Siobhan Sanders as New Board Chair

By Daniel Perez | July 12, 2019

BUILD’s boards of directors have nominated Siobhan Sanders to become the next board chair, and she officially assumed the position on July 1, 2019. Siobhan…

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Summer of Opportunity Brings Austin Together

By Daniel Perez | July 3, 2019

Our third annual Summer of Opportunity festival was a great success as nearly 3,000 people came out to celebrate the Austin community on June 28…

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BUILD Participates in Race Against Gun Violence

By Daniel Perez | June 13, 2019

On June 6, BUILD youth and staff put on their running shoes and headed to Grant Park for the Race Against Gun Violence. Nearly 2,000…

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BUILD CEO Speaks Out On Memorial Day Violence

By Daniel Perez | May 29, 2019

We appreciate WBBM Newsradio for keeping the important discussion of positive summer programs in the headlines. BUILD is focused and ready to ramp up our community…

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Reducing Violence Through Community Events

By Daniel Perez | May 29, 2019

As Memorial Day weekend kicked off, BUILD was out in the Austin community working to reduce the violence. On Friday May 24, BUILD, along with…

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BUILD awarded Project Innovation grant from Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation

By Daniel Perez | May 15, 2019

We’d like to share some great news! We are proud to announce that BUILD is a winner of The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation’s 2019 Project Innovation…

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50th Annual Gala Was a Night to Remember

By Daniel Perez | May 9, 2019

It was a record-breaking evening at BUILD’s 50th Annual Gala on Friday May 3 – we raised $1,061,970, the most in the history of the event.…

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BUILD’s 9th Annual Public Speaking Contest

By Daniel Perez | April 25, 2019

We couldn’t be prouder of our young people for sharing their emotional and heartfelt stories of success during our 9th Annual Public Speaking Contest. We…

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In the News: 2nd annual Austin Holiday Market

2nd annual Austin Holiday Market showcases Black and Brown small businesses on Chicago’s West Side

By BUILD Chicago | December 6, 2024

CHICAGO (CBS) — This holiday season, there’s a chance to shop local and to support diverse talent from all over the Chicago area. The annual Austin…

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In the News: My Cause My Cleats

Bears leadership group joins players to support My Cause My Cleats initiative 

By BUILD Chicago | November 28, 2024

For the past nine seasons, the NFL’s annual My Cause My Cleats initiative has provided players with a platform to support causes and non-profit organizations…

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In the News: Turkey and Winter Coat Giveaway

Sharp Capital Advisors Supports BUILD Organization’s Annual Turkey and Winter Coat Giveaway

By BUILD Chicago | November 27, 2024

CHICAGO, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sharp Capital Advisors, a boutique investment bank specializing in the cannabis industry, proudly supported the BUILD organization in Chicago last week during its…

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‘See their Magic Come to Life’: BUILD Chicago provides West Side youth with rich arts

By Daniel Perez | November 18, 2024

When Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School gets out each afternoon, students trickle across West Harrison Street to BUILD Chicago’s Austin campus, an impressive…

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In the News: Building self-esteem at BUILD

Building self-esteem at BUILD

By BUILD Chicago | November 13, 2024

D is 16, and had been struggling with low self-esteem and trust, hanging around the wrong group of guys. So early on in our relationship,…

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Jaisol Martinez among Latino leaders at ‘La Mesa Latina’ youth luncheon

By Daniel Perez | November 5, 2024

Jaisol Marinez among Latino leaders at ‘La Mesa Latina’ youth luncheon. Watch the full story from ABC 7 Chicago here.

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BUILD report shows 13% decrease in violence around Austin campus

By Daniel Perez | November 4, 2024

While there was a 9% increase in violence in Austin in 2023, the half mile surrounding the Austin campus of BUILD — or Broader Urban…

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After Spike In Humboldt Park Shootings, Violence Interrupters Working To Resolve Gang Conflicts

By Daniel Perez | October 9, 2024

HUMBOLDT PARK — Community leaders are ramping up efforts to interrupt gang violence amid a series of Humboldt Park shootings in recent months. There have…

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Chicago activists ride bikes through West Side to promote non-violence to young people

By BUILD Chicago | September 7, 2024

CHICAGO – A group of Chicago activists took their bikes out for a ride Saturday on the city’s West Side to spread the message of…

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Chicago trolley tour transforming access to fresh food

By Daniel Perez | August 30, 2024

In a Fox 32 special report, Terrence Lee looked at a new program that’s highlighting a number of local fresh food sources growing right under our noses. It’s…

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