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Chicago trolley tour transforming access to fresh food
In a Fox 32 special report, Terrence Lee looked at a new program that’s highlighting a number of local fresh food sources growing right under our noses. It’s…
Read MoreAustin Grown and Gone
In June and July, Austin Grown, a continuing collaboration between One Earth Collective and BUILD Chicago spent six weeks planting fruits & veggies and caring…
Read MoreWATCH: Chicago coffee shop hopes visitors for the DNC support Black-owned businesses
August is National Black Business Month, and a Chicago coffee shop on the West Side hopes out-of-towners visiting the city for the DNC will support…
Read MoreAustin residents march, calling ‘peace up, guns down’
Chants calling for peace filled Austin earlier this month during the Invest in Peace – March & Community Pop-up event organized by BUILD. The march…
Read MoreOur Chicago: Keeping Children Safe & Youth Joblessness
CHICAGO (WLS) — For 55 years Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development, known as BUILD, has dedicated its time to youth in Chicago. The West Side…
Read MoreTeens march to shine a light on National Gun Violence Awareness Day
CHICAGO (CBS) — In Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, hundreds of people of all ages hit the streets. They’re marching to commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Day, an annual…
Read MoreBUILD’s 4th conference shows impact of restorative justice
BUILD’s programs have had a dramatic impact on the 2,100 youth it serves, data from the agency showed. Of them, 84% have stopped or reduced…
Read MoreMemorial Day celebrations come to Austin
Memorial Day celebrations are coming to Austin this weekend with a three-day weekend event at BUILD’s Austin headquarters. From tug-of-war competitions and face painting, to…
Read MoreBears accept Corporate Community BUILDer award at BUILD gala
Since 2012, the Bears have fostered a strong partnership with one of Chicago’s leading gang intervention, violence prevention and youth development organizations, BUILD (Broader Urban…
Read MoreAnti-Violence Groups Look to Empower Chicago’s Youth to Become Leaders
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…
Read MoreBUILD’s 9th Annual Public Speaking Contest
We couldn’t be prouder of our young people for sharing their emotional and heartfelt stories of success during our 9th Annual Public Speaking Contest. We…
Read MoreBUILDing Futures: College Visits
At BUILD, we understand the importance of an education. We also want our young people to understand the impact that an education can make in…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Lauretta
Our friends at Starbucks recently came out to spend a beautiful Saturday morning volunteering at BUILD. They helped us with some much needed painting, cleaning…
Read MoreSharing Wisdom At The Black Cafe
In continuing our celebration of Black History Month, we held our first ever Black Café event on February 18. Building off the momentum from the…
Read MoreCelebrating African-American Success at Black Table 2019
We started Black History Month off strong at BUILD by celebrating our 3rdAnnual Black Table Luncheon. Hosted at ABC7 studios in Chicago, this event gave…
Read MoreMLK Day of Service
It was a bitter cold day in Chicago on January 21, and though many had the day off of work and school, over 100 youth…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Haku
At BUILD, we are grateful to those who generously donate their time and efforts to help us create better communities. The service our volunteers provide…
Read MoreTrees of Hope Spread Holiday Spirit
It’s the holiday season and all through the city, bright and colorful decorations illuminate the streets. At BUILD, we are spreading the holiday spirit with…
Read MoreBUILD highlighted on WGN’s “Chicago’s Merry Own”
WGN’s “Chicago’s Merry Own” segment recently featured BUILD community social worker Olivia Santiago! Watch the video here as Olivia shares her experience at BUILD’s holiday…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Alex
BUILD was not the organization Alex Rasky had in mind when he began searching for volunteer opportunities in 2016. He was seeking an opportunity that…
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