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April 2022
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund
BUILD staff are ready to help and provide the assistance needed to navigate applications for past due mortgage, homeowner's insurance or co-op fees. Please contact Ruby Serrano at rubyserrano@buildchicago.org
Find out more »May 2022
2nd Annual Restorative Justice Summit
Join us for a day of peace circles, resource tables, yoga/meditation, music, food & fun as we kick off our Chicago summer! The 2nd Annual Restorative Justice Summit Community Day is an event for youth, elders and everyone in between! MAY 28, 2022 11:00 am - 3:00 pm BETHEL NEW LIFE | 1150 N. LAMON For more information and to learn more, please email Edwina Hamilton at edwinahamilton@buildchicago.org or call BUILD at (773) 227-2880 Register: https://bit.ly/3L80tL2 Volunteer: https://bit.ly/3wtIoD5
Find out more »June 2022
The 2022 Donna Dudley Peace Project Softball League
The 2022 Donna Dudley Peace Project SoftBall Leagues begins June 1st! Through collaborative efforts, BUILD teams up with other organizations and coalitions that are committed to remediating gang-related violence. The Peace League brings together active members, those who are no longer involved and police to play in sports activities to promote respect and provide positive interactions in order to disrupt the pattern of conflict and retaliation. Contact Mark at markthornton@buildchicago.org for additional information.
Find out more »Wear Orange Day – March and Community Pop-Up Event
Together we can fight for a country where every person can live a life free from gun violence! Join us Friday, June 3, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM for Wear Orange Day. March begins at 3:00 PM sharp at Michele Clark High School (Lemington & Harrison) and ends at Moor Park. Festivities will Include basketball, youth softball, music performances, snacks and games for the entire family!
Find out more »Strides for Peace Race Against Gun Violence
BUILD is proud to be a Community Partner of this year’s Race Against Gun Violence. RAGV is the rallying point to raise funds for and awareness about what is being done to end gun violence and provide an opportunity for everyone to get involved. The race is for every age and fitness level, including an 8k or 5k run, a 2-mile walk, and a Tots for Peace Sprint for the kids! RAGV offers a one-of-kind opportunity to connect, commit, contribute…
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