BUILD GALA 2022 “BUILD the Future”
Navy PierJoin us for an evening of storytelling, art and youth voices Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Navy Pier Check your mail for an invitation and watch this space for details about the May 6 in-person Gala. Founded in 1969 to face gang violence on Chicago’s West Side, BUILD has grown into a leading youth development organization,…
Austin Opportunity Day
Learn about a wide array of summer jobs for youth at Austin Opportunity Day, Friday, May 20 at Michele Clark! The event includes a youth-led fashion show, art, music, food, and more!
2nd Annual Restorative Justice Summit
Join us for a day of peace circles, resource tables, yoga/meditation, music, food & fun as we kick off our Chicago summer! The 2nd Annual Restorative Justice Summit Community Day is an event for youth, elders and everyone in between! MAY 28, 2022 11:00 am - 3:00 pm BETHEL NEW LIFE | 1150 N. LAMON…
Wear Orange Day – March and Community Pop-Up Event
Together we can fight for a country where every person can live a life free from gun violence! Join us Friday, June 3, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM for Wear Orange Day. March begins at 3:00 PM sharp at Michele Clark High School (Lemington & Harrison) and ends at Moore Park. Festivities will Include basketball,…
44th Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade
BUILD is participating in the year's Puerto Rican People's Day Parade! Puerto Rican People's Day is a celebratory and carnival-like environment for the entire family. The parade begins at 2 PM at Division Street and Western Avenue and will proceed west on Division through Paseo Boricua in Humboldt Park. It will wrap up at the…
Strides for Peace Race Against Gun Violence
Grant ParkBUILD is proud to be a Community Partner of this year’s Race Against Gun Violence. Support Team BUILD here! RAGV is the rallying point to raise funds for and awareness about what is being done to end gun violence and provide an opportunity for everyone to get involved. The race is for every age and…
Lights in the Night Peace Parade
Michele Clark Magnet High School 5101 West Harrison St, Chicago, IL, United StatesSharing light and peace throughout our West Side communities. Begins at 7:30 pm and step off is at 8:00 pm
Hoops in the Hood – Moore Park, 5085 W Adams
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. See the schedule here!
BUILD Community Pop-up at Pine Lake Plaza
Join us from 2-5 PM at the Pine Lake Plaza! BUILD’s Outreach team will provide resources, experience, and programs to improve the quality of life for youth and families living in communities that we serve, including Austin, Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, and neighboring areas. Upcoming Community Pop-ups: 8/10 – Harrison & Laramie 8/24 – Madison &…
Donna Dudley Peace Project Softball League
Join us every Wednesday at Columbus Park! The Donna Dudley Peace Project Softball League is one of the longest-running BUILD events. Through collaborative efforts, BUILD teams up with other organizations and coalitions that are committed to remediating gang-related violence. The Peace League brings together active members, those who are no longer involved and police to…
Annual All-Star Day
Humboldt Park: Little Cubs Field 1339 W. Luis Munoz Marin Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesTUESDAY, AUGUST 4 | 3 pm - 8 pm Little Cubs Field - Luis Munoz Marin Drive, Chicago, IL 60651 You are invited to our annual ALL-Star Day at Little Cubs Field in Humboldt Park! Come on out, bring family and friends and join the fun. Food will be served and along with softball, we…
Community Ride for Peace – August 6th
Bethel New Life 4950 N. Thomas, Chicago, United StatesSATURDAY, AUGUST 6th | 9:00 am Bethel New Life - 4950 W. Thomas, Chicago, IL 60651 Join BUILD as we ride through the West Side to promote peace in our community! We have two upcoming dates! The first is August 6th in the Austin area. We will meet at Bethel at 9:00 am parking lot…