Community Discussion with Commissioner Richard Boykin
You are invited to join Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin for a discussion on the possibility of having a community court in the Austin community. The discussion will be held at BUILD Headquarters, located at 5100 W. Harrison St., with community stakeholders, clergy, youth organizations and law enforcement. RSVP is required. Please contact Anthony Beckham…
LIGHT IN THE NIGHT! Community Summer Event Series
Hubbard Park 4942 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, ILThis 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…
LIGHT IN THE NIGHT! Community Summer Event Series
Hubbard Park 4942 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, ILThis 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…
BUILD Ride for Peace
Bring your bike and join BUILD as we take a ride for peace through Austin with children, youth, and adults of all ages. We will meet up at BUILD H.Q. from 9am to 12pm. We ride off at 10am! Bring a friend! Register Online here.
Trivia Night
On Wednesday, October 10th, join BUILD for Trivia Night at Persona Bar! We will have trivia, food, fun, prizes, and friendly folks to tell you about our work and how to get involved, all included with your ticket purchase! Purchase tickets here. Please contact Kelsey Teegen at kelseyteegen@buildchicago.org for additional information.
National Lights on After School
Join us at 4:00pm as we celebrate after-school programs through music, dance, performances, food, giveaways and much more. Open to all middle school and high school students. Contact BUILD at build@buildchicago.org for more information or any questions.
Community Night Performance
For family members of all ages. Spend an evening with free family activities including a special performance! Call BUILD at (773)-227-2880 for location. Contact Martin Anguiano at martinanguiano@buildchicago.org for more information and questions.
Dia De Los Muertos/ Day of Remembrance
Please come out for a night of celebration and remembrance on November 1 as we honor the Latin American tradition of Dia De Los Muertos. We'll be at Erie Elementary Charter School located at 1405 N Washtenaw Ave from 4pm-6pm commemorating our loved ones who have moved on to the next life. Families and community members…
ride for peace
A special wine tasting event to benefit BUILD, serving 6,500 inner-city youth in some of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods. Cost is $50.00 per person. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, 100% of your donation will support BUILD’s programs for youth! Stock up in time for the holidays: 15% of wine sales will go to support…
Turkey Bowl III
Our 4th annual flag football tournament! Join us for a game of flag football! Game is for ages 9 and up. Registration starts at 10am with donuts and coffee. First game kicks off at 11am. Game 1: Youth Football at 11 / Game 2: UCAN Staff vs BUILD Staff at 1pm Winners take home the…
Austin Holiday Parade
Join us for a festive parade in the Austin community with a special performance with Opera-Matic!
Youth Winter Camp
School is out! Winter Camp is in! Sign-up for fun with friends and cool things to do from 9am to 5pm, through January 5. Contact BUILD at build@buildchicago.org for more information and questions.