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BUILD’s Associate Board presents: “Do-Good-A-Palooza!”
OnlineBUILD Chicago’s Associate Board would like to invite you to our one-hour, virtual Summer event Do-Good-A-Palooza! on Thursday, June 17 at 8pm CST! With interactive games, trivia, giveaways, visual art, and performances by local Chicago artists, Do-Good-A-Palooza! will be an evening of joy and entertainment - and a great opportunity to learn more about…
Austin Peace Ride
BUILD 5100 W Harrison St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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. Register today at https://bit.ly/3k2I46X. Please bring your bike. *Limited Divvy bikes will be available on a first…
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. Register today! Please bring your bike. *Limited Divvy bikes will be available on a first come first…
Chicago’s Race Against Gun Violence | Virtual
The Race Against Gun Violence is a rallying point to raise awareness and funds for organizations working to save lives and build Chicago’s future. It is an opportunity to change the narrative about our city, call concerned citizens to action and show the world that Chicago can come together to solve the problem of gun…
BUILDing Girls 2 Women: Sheroes of Covid-19 (Chicago Edition) comic book launch party
Guild Row 3130 N Rockwell St. Guild Row 3130 N Rockwell St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Simple Good and Building Girls 2 Women invite you to join us for a very special evening to celebrate the launch of SHERO'S of COVID 19 - Chicago Edition - Comic Book release and book signing event with the authors of our event - our youth! To mark this amazing opportunity for the youth, we will be hosting an…
Off the Ave: ReBUILD by The Available City
The community of Austin needs a day of fun and education about Chicago Ave, one of the most important streets on the West Side of Chicago. We will learn about its rich history and think about its great potential. There will be Youth-led presentations centered on urban design and its impact on Chicago neighborhoods and…
4th Annual Restorative Justice Conference
This event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 from 9 am to 4 pm. Join us as we explore themes of respect, response, and restoration through workshops, peace circles, guest speakers, and more! Hosted by the Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board and Oak Park Public Library. Virtual and open to all! Register here: oppl.org/restorative
7th Annual Turkey Bowl
Columbus Park Field 500 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60644Our 7th annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament! Join us for a game of flag football right before Turkey Day! Game is for ages 11 and up. Refreshments will be served. Contact Mark Thornton at markthornton@buildchicago.org for more info. Game held at Columbus Park Field.
BG2W Global Girls Film Festival
The International Children’s Media Center (ICMC) and BUILD present the Global Girls Film Festival, curated by young women participating in the girl-centric BUILDing Girls 2 Women program. The screening of "How Do You Feel?” takes place at 625 N. Kingsbury St. Chicago, IL at 4pm on Saturday November 13th following a 3pm Reception. The festival…
Winter Wonderfest
Lafollette Park 1333 North Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesRing in the holidays this weekend with our Winter Wonderfest event, happening Friday, Dec. 17. We'll be giving away some Apple Watches and a Laptop...each piece of donated clothing = 1 raffle ticket.
Virtual Sip N’ Paint
Get ready to paint, laugh and sip in this virtual Sip N' Paint event next week! Sure to be a fun time. Pre-sketched canvas and supplies delivered to your door. 90 minutes live art instruction on Zoom with Ric Miranda from BUILD Arts Academy. Surprise yourself with what you create! All proceeds support BUILD's Youth…
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,…