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.

Youth Winter Camp

"On the first day of Winter Camp BUILD staff gave to me, a fun time and lots of cool things to do." Register early to reserve your spot! Hours are between 9am - 5pm and runs through the 5th of January.

Career Paths Conference

Tips on job searching, applying for jobs, resume and cover letters, interviewing and networking, and identifying and choosing right career paths. Interested in joining? Contact Ebonee Shaw at eboneeshaw@buildchicago.org for more information and questions.

Volunteer Information Session

Looking for a unique opportunity to make a contribution to the community? Join us for an hour-long volunteer informational session and get involved! Friends and families who are also interested are welcome! Please RSVP to Ariana Ibarra at arianaibarra@buildchicago.org 773-227-2880 or email: volunteer@buildchicago.org

Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day

BUILD celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through service to others. BUILD staff, youth and their families will come together on this day in an effort to reconnect, transform, uplift, and inspire one another. Invited guests will engage in family focused workshops, have opportunities to take family portraits and add personal notes…

Community Family Night

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.