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2nd annual Austin Holiday Market showcases Black and Brown small businesses on Chicago’s West Side
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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Bears leadership group joins players to support My Cause My Cleats initiative
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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Sharp Capital Advisors Supports BUILD Organization’s Annual Turkey and Winter Coat Giveaway
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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Building self-esteem at BUILD
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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BUILD’s life changing new campus opens to change young West Side lives
Although he took a detour from an initial plan to become a doctor, Adam Alonso is saving, or at least changing, lives nonetheless. As CEO…
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Chicago group brings Mobile Mental Health bus to Black, Latino residents
CHICAGO (CBS) – In a time of crisis, admitting that you need help to manage your mental health is often the first step, but from there,…
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BUILD opens new center for youth and community in Austin. Premium facility offers art and music studios, kitchen, garden, gym, woodshop, counseling center, café and more
CHICAGO, February 25, 2023 – BUILD, a youth development anti-violence agency, today opened its renovated Austin campus to the public, bringing to life a long-time…
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BUILD’s Black Table event focuses on connecting young people, prominent members of Black community
CHICAGO (WLS) — Building connections between young people and prominent community leaders was the focus of ‘Build’s’ Black Table event Monday. As we celebrate Black History…
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Austin Coming Together announces updates on multi-million dollar projects
Austin Coming Together held its annual summit on Saturday to highlight successes and goals for the final year of the five-year quality-of-life plan. Over 200…
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Changing young West Side lives
Oak Parker Alonso heads BUILD, a violence prevention program Although he took a detour from an initial plan to become a doctor, Adam Alonso is…
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Change Agents Podcast: Justice that Heals
BUILD’s Peace & Justice Center was recently featured on Season 3 of the Change Agents Podcast. Justice that Heals, a piece about Restorative Justice practices in Chicago.…
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Ryan Poles, Bears Care host Scout School for Chicago students
Bears general manager Ryan Poles and Bears Care hosted the organization’s first-ever Scout School Dec. 15, bringing students from BUILD Chicago to Halas Hall to…
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Adam Alonso honored as Bears’ Inspire Change Changemaker
As Adam Alonso, CEO of BUILD Chicago, stood out on the turf at Soldier Field during halftime of the frigid Bears-Bills game last Saturday, he…
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New Community Campus Hopes to Bring Gathering Space, Activity Hub to Austin
A massive community campus will soon welcome hundreds of kids and families from South and West Side neighborhoods. It’s a major project the organization Broader Urban Involvement…
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