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‘It’s a Game Changer’: New Youth Community Center Set to Open on Chicago’s West Side

By Daniel Perez | November 30, 2022

A new youth and community center will soon open its doors on Chicago’s west side. It’s a major project by non-profit organization BUILD that could…

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Annual Turkey Bowl flag football takes over Chicago’s Columbus Park

By Daniel Perez | November 28, 2022

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without football. On Wednesday, some Chicago kids kicked off the holiday with a little friendly competition. The annual Turkey Bowl Flag…

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ABC7 Eyewitness News at 4: BUILD Turkey Bowl

By Daniel Perez | November 28, 2022

Check out ABC7’s Coverage of BUILD’s 8th Annual Turkey Bowl on Eyewitness News at 4pm – November 23, 2022.

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Cook County to invest in violence prevention programs in Austin, Chicago’s West Side

By Daniel Perez | September 9, 2022

Several Chicago’s West Side organizations – including BUILD Chicago, New Moms and Manufacturing Renaissance – will benefit from $75 million in funding from Cook County that will support programs working…

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Austin violence drops between holiday weekends as BUILD, Inc. devotes funding to young people

By Daniel Perez | September 7, 2022

    CHICAGO (WLS) — The renovation of BUILD, Inc. in Austin is nearly done. Chicago police reported that homicides were down 64.7% and shootings were…

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Shootings in Austin down this summer

By Daniel Perez | August 23, 2022

The number of people shot this summer is down by almost 72% in Austin compared to last year, Chicago Police 15th District’s Commander Andre Parham…

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BUILD Works to Develop Chicago’s Youth

By Daniel Perez | July 26, 2022

Building a Better Chicago is an ongoing series of ABC7 Eyewitness News reports spotlighting the people and groups working toward solutions and improvements across Chicago.…

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Meeting the Moment: 3 Nonprofit Leaders Reflect on Serving More

By Daniel Perez | July 7, 2022

At IFF’s 2022 Investors Meeting, held virtually on May 24, three nonprofit leaders from the Midwest = joined a panel discussion – moderated by IFF…

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Building a Brighter Future for Chicago’s Youth with BUILD, Inc.

By Daniel Perez | June 23, 2022

In many communities across the US, youth violence and gang recruitment are an epidemic — driving young people toward aggressive behavior and participation in risky,…

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How Gun Violence Affects Chicago’s Youth

By Daniel Perez | June 10, 2022

BUILD mentor Dominque ‘Domo’ Young appeared on Chicago Tonight with youth leader Indya Pinkard from Communities United and Strengthening Chicago’s Youth Communications and Community Outreach…

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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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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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Austin Grown and Gone

By Daniel Perez | August 22, 2024

In June and July, Austin Grown, a continuing collaboration between One Earth Collective and BUILD Chicago spent six weeks planting fruits & veggies and caring…

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