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Hoops in the Hood
With support from LISC Chicago, 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. In addition to basketball and community engagement, Hoops in…
Hoops in the Hood
With support from LISC Chicago, 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. In addition to basketball and community engagement, Hoops in…
Hoops in the Hood
With support from LISC Chicago, 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. In addition to basketball and community engagement, Hoops in…
Hoops in the Hood
With support from LISC Chicago, 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. In addition to basketball and community engagement, Hoops in…
Hoops in the Hood
With support from LISC Chicago, 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. In addition to basketball and community engagement, Hoops in…
Hoops in the Hood
With support from LISC Chicago, 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. In addition to basketball and community engagement, Hoops in…
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
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…
Restorative Justice Community Day
Hosted by Lawndale Christian Legal Center, come join us for a day of community building and exploration as we discuss how we can reimagine justice in North Lawndale and beyond! We will be providing a “Know Your Rights” training, an exploration of Restorative Justice, and a panel of young people who have experienced firsthand the…
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.
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,…