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August 2021
BUILD End of Summer Bash!
A day-long festival that connects youth, family, and community! Grab the sunglasses and sunscreen and join us for an outdoor party that both kids and parents will love. Have a blast with great activities that include community resources, an art and STEM fair, inflatables, a climbing wall, food, 3-on-3 basketball, and live entertainment on the main stage! For more information, call 773-227-2880
Find out more »Hoops in the Hood
With support from LISC Chicago, BUILD is proud to offer our annual installment of Hoops in the Hood, bringing community-centered athletics, 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. In addition to basketball and community engagement, Hoops in the Hood serves as a point of entry for BUILD’s year-round programming, extending the project’s impact beyond the summer. In this way, BUILD’s Hoops in…
Find out more »Hoops in the Hood
With support from LISC Chicago, BUILD is proud to offer our annual installment of Hoops in the Hood, bringing community-centered athletics, 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. In addition to basketball and community engagement, Hoops in the Hood serves as a point of entry for BUILD’s year-round programming, extending the project’s impact beyond the summer. In this way, BUILD’s Hoops in…
Find out more »Hoops in the Hood
With support from LISC Chicago, BUILD is proud to offer our annual installment of Hoops in the Hood, bringing community-centered athletics, 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. In addition to basketball and community engagement, Hoops in the Hood serves as a point of entry for BUILD’s year-round programming, extending the project’s impact beyond the summer. In this way, BUILD’s Hoops in…
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Austin Peace Ride
Join BUILD as we ride through the West Side to promote peace in our community! We will meet at BUILD campus at 9am, ride-off is at 10am. All ages are welcome. Water and light snacks will be provided. Register today at https://bit.ly/3k2I46X. Please bring your bike. *Limited Divvy bikes will be available on a first come first serve basis. Request through registration link!
Find out more »Hoops in the Hood
With support from LISC Chicago, BUILD is proud to offer our annual installment of Hoops in the Hood, bringing community-centered athletics, 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. In addition to basketball and community engagement, Hoops in the Hood serves as a point of entry for BUILD’s year-round programming, extending the project’s impact beyond the summer. In this way, BUILD’s Hoops in…
Find out more »September 2021
Austin Peace Ride
Join BUILD as we ride through the West Side to promote peace in our community! We will meet at BUILD campus at 9am, ride-off is at 10am. All ages are welcome. Water and light snacks will be provided. Register today! Please bring your bike. *Limited Divvy bikes will be available on a first come first serve basis. Request through the registration link!
Find out more »BUILDing Girls 2 Women: Sheroes of Covid-19 (Chicago Edition) comic book launch party
The Simple Good and Building Girls 2 Women invite you to join us for a very special evening to celebrate the launch of SHERO'S of COVID 19 - Chicago Edition - Comic Book release and book signing event with the authors of our event - our youth! To mark this amazing opportunity for the youth, we will be hosting an outdoor launch party on Tuesday, September 28th from 6-8pm at GUILD Row. You will be able to hear from some of the youth in the…
Find out more »October 2021
Austin Eats: “Can You Dig This?”
Those living, working and attending school in the Chicago’s Austin community! Please join us for a free film event (with food tastings, a mini farmers market, and more!) on Thursday, Oct 21st from 5:30-8:30PM. Enjoy a community screening of the acclaimed "Can You Dig This?", about the urban gardening revolution and the inspirational personal journeys of five 'gangster gardeners,' planting seeds for their community and a better life. For adults and teens ages 13+. Limited tickets are available to attend live in-person;…
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