Hispanic Heritage Month Community Pop-up
California and Division Chicago, ILIn honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, BUILD will host a Community Pop-up on the corner of California and Division Wednesday, September 18, from 1-4 PM. Join us as we lift up and bring lasting change to neighborhoods through food, music and cultural activities. For more information, please contact Yesenia Garcia at yeseniagarcia@buildchicago.org
Family Support Project Information Session
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin us for an Information Session on BUILD’s Family Support Project - a program meant to nurture better family relationships and support for justice-involved youth. Learn more about the program with BUILD’s Clinical team by visiting https://bit.ly/3MFBSAv
Family Night: Austin “County Fair”
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin us for a County Fair themed Family Night at BUILD. Activities will include: Line Dancing Mechanical Bull Root beer, apple pie Carnival games Pie Eating contest Bluegrass band Pay what you will lemonade stand Live band Dunk tank This FREE event is open the community. Questions? Contact Sarah Loffman at sarahloffman@buildchicago.org
Gun Education & Awareness
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin BUILD’s Peace & Justice Center, ACT, Yrudition NFP, Appleseed and Stick Talk for two opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue about gun education and awareness. These workshops are open to the community and take place on September 27 and October 4. For more information, please contact Edwina Hamilton at edwinahamilton@buildchicago.org
La Mesa Latina Event: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, BUILD is pleased to present our annual La Mesa Latina event, a unique luncheon that brings together Chicago’s most accomplished Latin leaders to share their stories with promising Latin youth from across metropolitan Chicago. What legacy do you want to leave behind? La Mesa Latina highlights some of the many ways success…
Lights on Afterschool 2024
Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year. The Afterschool Alliance organizes Lights On Afterschool to draw attention to the…
Spooky Halloween Farm
Trick or Treat in our South Austin Neighborhood! Costumes and families are encouraged! Questions? Call BUILD at 773-227-2880
Day of the Dead
We look forward to celebrating Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with our youth this month. Our young people will learn about building an ofrenda (altar), decorating calaveras (sugar skulls), play games, make music, and learn about a treasured tradition that goes back thousands of years!
Fitness For All: Group Fitness Expo
BUILD, 5100 W Harrison StJoin us as we build up a culture of health and wellness in our community. Learn about the better choices that can improve your health and prevent disease. Become a part of the Fitlab Community and begin your journey towards optimal health!
Election Day: Get Out the Vote
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Coat + Boot Drive + Turkey Giveaway
For many of our youth and their families, finding a warm coat that fits is a crucial challenge each year. Without one, a young person can struggle to go to school, attend BUILD programs, escape dangerous situations, or stay healthy. A good coat can mean hope and safety, and each year we help more than three hundred more youth stay…
10th Annual BUILD Turkey Bowl
Join us for a day of Flag Football right before Thanksgiving! The Annual BUILD Turkey Bowl is on November 27. There will be a youth games (10-14 Yrs), a High School game, and an adult game (18+). Refreshments will be served!