Events Search and Views Navigation
February 2020
Open House & Community Brunch
Community Healing Focus Group Support and leadership group for families dealing with the emotional impact of any major loss. An opportunity to connect with other parents and caretakers impacted by the senseless violence in our community. Reflect and connect with others in your community and practice essential tools for self care and healing. Please contact Linda Toles at lindatoles@buildchicago.org or 773-407-6855 for additional information.
Find out more »BUILD Annual Art Show: 365 +1 Stories Around the Sun
Come on out and join us for our 5th Annual Art Show and reception on Saturday, February 29, from 6 to 9 pm at Revel Motor Row, 2400 S. Michigan, Packard Ballroom. Tickets on sale now! Visit buildchicago.org and secure your tickets today! An evening of great art featuring youth and community artists. Ticket price includes appetizers, wine, and refreshments. Purchase your tickets or sponsorships here! For more information contact stephaniearevalo@buildchicago.org or at 773-227-2880
Find out more »March 2020
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
BUILD celebrates International Women's Day! This is a worldwide event highlighting the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Contact Jessica Carrillo at jessicacarrillo@buildchicago.org
Find out more »BUILD Associate Board Presents: Spin Class
Join our Associate Board for this healthy fundraiser on Friday, March 13th! Meet us at Equinox located at 200 W Monroe. Participants will need to sign a waiver and must arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class – Limited bikes are available so secure your tickets today! Proceeds benefit BUILD programs. Tickets can be bought here:
Find out more »April 2020
BUILD Presents: The WorldScene Film Festival
Movin’ On Up ICMC and BUILD Chicago proudly present the WorldScene Film Festival curated by the youth participants of BUILD! The screening of "Movin’ On Up” includes 8 powerful short films from 5 different countries, and the chance to see compelling stories from around the world, hand-picked and sequenced by the youth themselves. Celebrate Imani as she finds the courage to confront her past through rap music (Q.U.E.E.N., USA.) Join Just, a young man who decides to ignore his disability…
Find out more »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 »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 »