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Max Cerda Appointed to the IDOC Prisoner Review Board
Max Cerda spent over six years at BUILD working on the streets with at-risk young people, developing relationships, building trust and mentoring them to leave the…
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In the Fight for Black and Brown Lives, the Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Has Answered the Call
In Chicago, another beneficiary of MBKA’s support is BUILD Inc. As one of Chicago’s leading gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organizations, BUILD (which stands for…
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BUILD Chicago helping CPS find alternative method to police in schools
Juan Villalobos of BUILD Chicago talks about what they’re doing to integrate alternative methods of policing in Chicago Public Schools. See the interview here:
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BUILD Joins Partner Organizations to Design Safety Alternatives for CPS
BUILD has always been about helping young people feel safe in schools. We are proud to be working alongside The ARK of St. Sabina, Mikva…
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Comcast Selects BUILD As One Of Five Initial “Lift Zone” Chicago Partners
BUILD is proud to join Comcast and other community partners throughout the city to create safe places where youth can connect, learn and get the…
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The Austin Peace Ride puts “eyes and feet on the street” to promote safety and positivity—StreetsBlog Chicago
By Sharon Hoyer StreetsBlog Chicago There’s a growing movement in Chicago towards large group bike rides in Black neighborhoods on the South and West sides with the goal of…
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BUILD’s Rosa Rios recognized by the Chicago Blackhawks “Community Heroes” Spotlight Series
The Blackhawks and Mesirow Financial salute Rosa Rios for her commitment to helping youth and families suffering from gang-related crises.
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BUILD’s 2020 SUMMER SHOWCASE
This summer, in collaboration with One Summer Chicago and After School Matters, BUILD hired over 200 teens into good-paying, virtual summer jobs. Youth were engaged…
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West Side group hosts summer camp, offers kids safe space—AustinTalks, Austin Weekly News
By Zach Cunning AustinTalks BUILD Chicago has been hosting a summer camp in Austin for youth from kindergarten to 8th with enrichment activities, peace circles,…
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Young Aspiring Chicago Filmmakers Organize Worldscene Virtual Film Festival – ABC7
By Hosea Sanders ABC7 Chicago CHICAGO (WLS) — Young filmmakers from around the world are sharing their work through a virtual film festival. The event…
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Chicago Tonight: A Safer City, April 23, 2024Anti-Violence Groups Look to Empower Chicago’s Youth to Become LeadersChicago Tonight: A Safer City, April 23, 2024
In the April 23 broadcast of Chicago Tonight’s “A Safer City” series, teens working to change the narrative around gun violence and local organizations empowering…
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Chicago Community Groups Look to Build Support Systems as Part of Violence Reduction Efforts
More than 80% of Chicago’s homicides in 2023 were on the South and West sides, according to city data. A deeper look shows West Garfield…
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BUILD hosts annual Black Table luncheon
CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago students got the chance to network with top professionals during the annual “BUILD the Black Table” event Monday. BUILD stands for…
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BUILD Chicago opens new office in Humboldt Park
Martin Anguiano, Director of Community Engagement at BUILD, appeared on Fox 32 Chicago to discuss our services and plans for the Humboldt Park community with…
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Amid one of Chicago’s coldest days, warmth in unity at MLK Day event on West Side
CHICAGO — Despite freezing temperatures, hundreds of kids participated in workshops and indoor activities Monday on the city’s West Side, all part of a day…
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BUILDing Boys 2 Men: Providing Mentorship and Counseling to Local Youth
BUILDers Howard Brown and Richard Grundy, who work with youth in our BUILDing Boys 2 Men program, visited the set of Daytime Chicago to talk about the…
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Chicago Shooting Survivors, In Their Own Words
BUILD partnered with The Trace and help create a safe space for people who have experienced gun violence tell their stories. This collection is the…
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‘Giving Tuesday’ offers refresher after spend-heavy holidays
After a weekend dedicated to “shop-til-you-drop” ethos, “Giving Tuesday” offers residents a chance to do something good in their communities, and NBC’s Kye Martin has…
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BMO and United Way partner up to support West Side students for Giving Tuesday
CHICAGO – Hundreds of BMO employees gave their time and energy on Giving Tuesday, packing thousands of snack bags that will be distributed to school kids on Chicago’s…
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Bears, Amazon host youth organizations at Halas Hall
Ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Panthers, the Bears partnered with Amazon to host over 40 students from two youth organizations – Youth Guidance’s…
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