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May 2020
BUILD Annual Gala
We invite you to join us this year at BUILD’s Annual Gala - BUILDing Bigger Dreams. We will be honoring the hard work of thousands of Chicago’s youth who, thanks to BUILD, are moving from despair to hope, and from dropping out of school to becoming young leaders. We would be so grateful for your leadership gift and presence at this very special event. Join hundreds of enthusiastic guests who will gather at the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier…
Find out more »June 2020
2020 BUILD DoGoodApalooza!
Eat! Drink! Do Good! Join the party at Lagunitas Brewery located at 2607 W 17th St, Chicago, IL 60608 and help give back and help support life-saving art, music, and educational programs for kids caught in the crossfire of Chicago’s gang violence crisis. Since 1969, BUILD Chicago has helped over 100,000 kids realize for themselves that they have the poise and power to stay in school, out of gangs, and on a path to career success and community leadership. Purchase your…
Find out more »September 2020
Youth-led Drive Thru Fundraising CARWASH!
September 3rd, bring your set of wheels through BUILD for that car wash you've been meaning to get! And feel good about it! 100% of proceeds will go directly to support youth! *All COVID safety precautions will be taken. Email Terrence Smith at terrencesmith@buildchicago.org for more information
Find out more »Labor Day Weekend Activities
Summer in Chicago may be coming to an end, but Labor Day weekend is full of ways to enjoy the final days of sunshine and warm weather. Celebrate the end of the season with BUILD as we will be offering community walks, sports, mural making, STEAM workshops, and more throughout the entire weekend. Click Here to Sign Up!
Find out more »Strides for Peace: Race Against Gun Violence
The Race Against Gun Violence (RAGV) raises awareness and funds for community organizations working for a more peaceful Chicago where all can thrive, free from the fear of gun violence. With Covid-19 increasing hardship in the very same communities contending with gun violence, RAGV is an opportunity to choose hope, support the life-changing work of nonprofits like BUILD and provide a platform for people who care about ending gun violence. This year, join BUILD youth like Latee, staff, and supporters…
Find out more »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. Community resources, census, and voter registration information will be available! Register today at https://bit.ly/32SGagK. Please bring your bike. *Limited Divvy bikes will be available on a first come first serve basis. Request through registration link! BUILD is partnering with Equiticity and the…
Find out more »October 2020
Sip & Paint: BUILD’s Community Art Night Series
Join us for the first "Sip & Paint" event supporting BUILD's annual art show! This painting event is led by BUILD's Manager of Arts Academy programs Ric Miranda, and gives you a chance to have fun and let your creativity shine--all while supporting Chicago's youth. Upon registration you will be asked to submit a design you like, and our Arts team will trace it onto a canvas so it's ready to paint upon arrival! Tickets are $35 and can be…
Find out more »January 2021
Zumba with BUILD’s Associate Board
Start the New Year with a fitness boost in the comfort of your home! Join members of BUILD’s Associate Board every Monday night from 5:30 - 6:30 in January for virtual, Zoom fitness training. Choose from Yoga Sculpt, Body Weight HIIT, Boxing and Zumba – or take them all! Each class is $20.00. Register for all four and get a discounted rate of $60.00. Register now and get healthy with us! Registration Link For more information, contact marcoguerrero@buildchicago.org or at…
Find out more »February 2021
BUILD Presents: The Black Table 2021
In celebration of Black History Month, BUILD is proud to once again present The Black Table, an annual event that brings together many of Chicago’s most accomplished Black leaders to share their stories with promising Black youth from across metropolitan Chicago. In the past, we’ve held the event as a luncheon at WLS-TV studios. This year, leaders recorded videos posted on BUILD’s website where they can be viewed by all interested youth - many of whom will participate in moderated…
Find out more »Virtual Sip N’ Paint Community Art Series
Join BUILD Feb. 12th for this awesome virtual event—to paint your own masterpiece! Turn your favorite room of the house into an art studio, as pre-sketched canvas and supplies are delivered to your door! The event will consist of 90 minutes of live art instruction on Zoom, with BUILD's Arts Academy Manager and Chicago artist Ric Miranda! All proceeds benefit BUILD's Art Academy programs and the 2021 Art Show "Purposed for this Moment". Invite a friend and paint together—virtually! You…
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