BUILD Joins Partner Organizations to Design Safety Alternatives for CPS
BUILD has always been about helping young people feel safe in schools. We are proud to be working alongside The ARK of St. Sabina, Mikva Challenge, Voices of Youth in…
Read MoreComcast Selects BUILD As One Of Five Initial “Lift Zone” Chicago Partners
BUILD is proud to join Comcast and other community partners throughout the city to create safe places where youth can connect, learn and get the chance to succeed in school.…
Read MoreThe Austin Peace Ride puts “eyes and feet on the street” to promote safety and positivity—StreetsBlog Chicago
By Sharon Hoyer StreetsBlog Chicago There’s a growing movement in Chicago towards large group bike rides in Black neighborhoods on the South and West sides with the goal of promoting public safety, wellness, and…
Read MoreBUILD’s Rosa Rios recognized by the Chicago Blackhawks “Community Heroes” Spotlight Series
The Blackhawks and Mesirow Financial salute Rosa Rios for her commitment to helping youth and families suffering from gang-related crises.
Read MoreBUILD’s 2020 SUMMER SHOWCASE
This summer, in collaboration with One Summer Chicago and After School Matters, BUILD hired over 200 teens into good-paying, virtual summer jobs. Youth were engaged in programs covering civic engagement,…
Read MoreWest Side group hosts summer camp, offers kids safe space—AustinTalks, Austin Weekly News
By Zach Cunning AustinTalks BUILD Chicago has been hosting a summer camp in Austin for youth from kindergarten to 8th with enrichment activities, peace circles, basketball and volleyball – and…
Read MoreYoung Aspiring Chicago Filmmakers Organize Worldscene Virtual Film Festival – ABC7
By Hosea Sanders ABC7 Chicago CHICAGO (WLS) — Young filmmakers from around the world are sharing their work through a virtual film festival. The event has been put together by…
Read MoreWorldScene Film Festival Features Free Short Films From Around The World — And It Was Curated By West Side Teens
By Pascal Sabino Block Club Chicago AUSTIN — A virtual film festival developed by young people on the West Side will showcase eight short films from around the world, including…
Read MoreBUILD’s Virtual Film Festival featured on WGN Morning News
Thank you Larry Potash, WGN TV, Chicago Department of Family and Support Services and our partners at International Children’s Media Center for supporting such an inspiring series of films. Watch the spot at: https://www.facebook.com/LarryPotash/videos/549592485929767/
Read MoreA DIY Mother’s Day Gift is The Most Thoughtful Way to Say “I Love You”
This year’s Mother’s Day was quite different for all of us. BUILD’s Intervention Specialist and Restoring Individuals through Supportive Environments (R.I.S.E.) mentor Pablo Galvez thought long and hard about how to keep…
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