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January 2020
ART SHOW “Sip & Paint” #2: Mosaics
Join BUILD artists, staff, neighbors and supporters for an evening of making artwork around this year’s art show theme "365 + 1 Stories Around the Sun", and explore your creative voice at BUILD HQ, 5100 W. Harrison, Chicago. Purchase your tickets here!
Find out more »February 2020
ART SHOW “SIP & PAINT” # 3
Join BUILD artists, staff, neighbors and supporters for an evening of making artwork around this year’s art show theme "365 + 1 Stories Around the Sun" and explore your creative voice at BUILD HQ, 5100 W Harrison, Chicago. Purchase your tickets here!
Find out more »THE BLACK TABLE
During Black History Month we are hosting a community event called The Black Table. This will be an opportunity for prominent African American leaders to engage African American high school aged youth in a meaningful conversation about building a legacy.
Find out more »BUILD Annual Art Show: 365 +1 Stories Around the Sun
An evening of great art featuring youth and community artists. Ticket price includes appetizers, wine, and refreshments. Purchase your tickets or sponsorships here! For more information contact stephaniearevalo@buildchicago.org or at 773-227-2880
Find out more »March 2020
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
BUILD celebrates International Women's Day! This is a worldwide event highlighting the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Contact Jessica Carrillo at jessicacarrillo@buildchicago.org
Find out more »BUILD Associate Board Presents: Spin Class
Join our Associate Board for this healthy fundraiser on Friday, March 13th! Meet us at Equinox located at 200 W Monroe. Participants will need to sign a waiver and must arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class – Limited bikes are available so secure your tickets today! Proceeds benefit BUILD programs. Tickets can be bought here:
Find out more »BUILD Public Speaking Event
Public Speaking is one of BUILD’s signature programs that empowers young people to put their stories in print and share them on stage. Join us as youth present their final project presentations. For more information, please contact Deonna Hart at deonnahart@buildchicago.org.
Find out more »CESAR CHAVEZ FAMILY NIGHT
Cesar Chavez said, “We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community.” Join BUILD for a themed family night at Erie Elementary Charter School, 1405 N Washtenaw, Chicago, in honor of Cesar Chavez's legacy. Contact Ric Miranda at ricardomiranda@buildchicago.org.
Find out more »May 2020
BUILD Annual Gala
We invite you to join us this year at BUILD’s Annual Gala - BUILDing Bigger Dreams. We will be honoring the hard work of thousands of Chicago’s youth who, thanks to BUILD, are moving from despair to hope, and from dropping out of school to becoming young leaders. We would be so grateful for your leadership gift and presence at this very special event. Join hundreds of enthusiastic guests who will gather at the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier…
Find out more »June 2020
2020 BUILD DoGoodApalooza!
Eat! Drink! Do Good! Join the party at Lagunitas Brewery located at 2607 W 17th St, Chicago, IL 60608 and help give back and help support life-saving art, music, and educational programs for kids caught in the crossfire of Chicago’s gang violence crisis. Since 1969, BUILD Chicago has helped over 100,000 kids realize for themselves that they have the poise and power to stay in school, out of gangs, and on a path to career success and community leadership. Purchase your…
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