COMMUNITY EVENTS

LIGHT IN THE NIGHT events are high dosage method of intervention in public areas perceived or identified as "hot spots" by the police department. The activities are intended to reduce the prevalence of violence by engaging the the local community in family oriented activities and connecting them with available resources such as health and wellness,…

Long-time BUILDer, Donna Dudley, has long advocated for safe spaces to bring youth together in a friendly, yet competitive game of softball. Her belief that all young people should be able to enjoy sports is at the heart of this softball tournament. For more information or to register a team Contact Martin Anguiano at martinanguiano@buildchicago.org

Celebrating 40 years! This annual event brings together residents from various neighborhoods and communities with the aim of ending the racial and gang barriers that keep them divided. We meet at the field from 3:30 to 10pm. BUILD's All-Star event means the big time for both BUILD youth and alumni softball players — a stadium with…

This summer BUILD, Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, West side Health Authority and Austin neighborhood parks are working collaboratively to insure there are safe spaces where community members can come together as neighbors. To accomplish this, we will engage youth, families and people of all ages in organized recreational activities like dance, yoga and a variety…

With support from LISC Chicago, BUILD is proud to offer our annual installment of Hoops on The Block, bringing community-centered athletics to Austin and Humboldt Park, while “taking back” streets that have experienced violence, creating safe spaces for youth and adults to build positive relationships, and fostering a sense of community. This week find us at 4800 block…

This summer BUILD, Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, West side Health Authority and Austin neighborhood parks are working collaboratively to insure there are safe spaces where community members can come together as neighbors. To accomplish this, we will engage youth, families and people of all ages in organized recreational activities like dance, yoga and a variety…

This summer BUILD, Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, West side Health Authority and Austin neighborhood parks are working collaboratively to insure there are safe spaces where community members can come together as neighbors. To accomplish this, we will engage youth, families and people of all ages in organized recreational activities like dance, yoga and a variety…

This summer BUILD, Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, West side Health Authority and Austin neighborhood parks are working collaboratively to insure there are safe spaces where community members can come together as neighbors. To accomplish this, we will engage youth, families and people of all ages in organized recreational activities like dance, yoga and a variety…

With support from LISC Chicago, BUILD is proud to offer our annual installment of Hoops on The Block, bringing community-centered athletics to Austin and Humboldt Park, while “taking back” streets that have experienced violence, creating safe spaces for youth and adults to build positive relationships, and fostering a sense of community. This week find us at 3300 Block…

This summer BUILD, Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, Westside Health Authority and Austin neighborhood parks are working collaboratively to insure there are safe spaces where community members can come together as neighbors. To accomplish this, we will engage youth, families and people of all ages in organized recreational activities like dance, yoga and a variety of…