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September 2019
Light in the Night Community Event
Intended to reduce the prevalence of violence by engaging the local community in family oriented activities and connecting them with available resources such as health and wellness, employment, and education opportunities and services. 5-9pm at Levin Park.
Find out more »Donna Dudley Peace Project Annual Softball League – CHAMPIONSHIP
Long-time BUILDer, Donna Dudley, has long advocated for safe spaces to bring youth together in a friendly, yet competitive game of soball. Her belief that all young people should be able to enjoy sports is at the heart of this soball tournament that promotes peace among the players who represent several Chicago neighborhoods. All games are at Moore Park on Mondays & Wednesdays and start at 7pm.
Find out more »October 2019
Volunteer Info Session!
Lend a hand at BUILD and make an important difference in the lives of the children and families we serve each year. Please join us for an hour long information session to learn more about our programs and volunteer opportunities. Please RSVP at arianaibarra@buildchicago.org
Find out more »National Lights On After School Celebration
Join us at 3:00pm as we celebrate after-school programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. Open to all middle school and high school students. Contact Adolfo Tolayo at adolfotolayo@buildchicago.org for more information. Several locations! Leif Ericson Scholastic Academy. 3600 West 5th Avenue Chicago 60624 Site Coordinator: Avery Sterling 4 PM -6 PM Wendell Phillips Academy. 244 East Pershing Road Chicago. 60653 Site Coordinator: Stephanii Holloway 3;30 PM--6 PM George Leland STEM School. 512 South Lavergne…
Find out more »Grapes for Good Wine Event
A special wine tasting event to benefit BUILD, serving 6,500 inner-city youth in some of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods. Sample a selection of fine wines and get to know BUILD! Special remarks from BUILD CEO, Adam Alonso at 7:15pm. Cost is $50.00 per person. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, 100% of your donation will support BUILD’s programs for youth! Purchase your tickets today! Learn about sponsorship opportunities here!
Find out more »November 2019
Dia De Los Muertos / Day of Remembrance
Families are invited to come together, build an altar, and honor their loved ones in a treasured Latin American tradition. There will be sugar skull decorating, arts & crafts, facepainting, and music. Contact Ricardo Miranda at ricardomiranda@ buildchicago.org
Find out more »Benefit for Peace
Presented by CACTA - The Chicago Actors' Call to Action, come celebrate the youth by performance and song to raise funds and noise for an end to violence in the city! Come and support! Get your tickets today! https://www.chicagoactorscta.org/build/tickets Monday, November 4 | 7:30PM |$10 | 1/2 price martinis | Space is limited, RSVP below Sponsored by Greenstar Brewing
Find out more »Austin Family Night
A free event for all ages! Join us at Austin High School for activities will include basketball tournaments, dance contests, games and prizes, bingo arts and crafts, and more!
Find out more »La Mesa Latina
Latino high school students meet with Latino professionals to learn how to become effective leaders in their communities. The La Mesa Latina luncheon is held at ABC7 Chicago studio on State Street.
Find out more »Volunteer Info Session!
Lend a hand at BUILD and make an important difference in the lives of the children and families we serve each year. Please join us for an hour long information session to learn more about our programs and volunteer opportunities. Please RSVP at arianaibarra@buildchicago.org
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