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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 »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…
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