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Since 1969 BUILD has worked in some of Chicago's
toughest neighborhoods giving at-risk youth alternatives
to the violence that takes away their positive potential.
BUILD's mission is to help redirect the behavior of gang-
affiliated youth and potential recruits to gangs in order to
improve their chances of leading fulfilling lives and to increase the
stability and safety of the communities in which they reside.
We have helped more than 77,000 young people lead more productive,
happier lives – results which have been documented by numerous outside
studies. In fact, many former program participants who have gone on to
successful careers as attorneys, educators, policemen, firemen, and
government employees identify BUILD programming as a key source of their
success.
BUILD has been highly effective in offering alternatives to gangs because
our programs address the causes of the problem, not just gang activity
itself. We are working to further our success with a re-emphasis on
leadership development, helping youth develop positive life plans.
Our top priority is to help at-risk youth realize the full extent of their
educational and career potential so that they can give back to the
communities in which they live.
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