April 2017
BUILD’s Youth Innovation Conference
Innovation. Creativity. Leadership. The future for youth has never looked more promising. Youth making a difference, youth on the cutting edge, youth inspiring change will make you believe. Come to this dynamic one of a kind youth conference that features youth and youth advocates in a series of discussions, workshops and demonstrations.
Find out more »May 2017
BUILD’s Annual Dinner
We invite you to join us this year at BUILD’s Annual Dinner! We will be honoring the hard work of thousands of Chicago’s youth who, thanks to BUILD, are moving from despair to hope, and from dropping out of school to becoming young leaders. We would be so grateful for your leadership gift and presence at this very special event. You can join hundreds of enthusiastic guests who will gather at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel to hear from BUILD’s youth about the challenges they…
Find out more »June 2017
BUILD’S DO-GOOD-A-PALOOZA
Buy Tickets! Drink Beer! Do Good! On June 20th, join us at Lagunitas Brewery TapRoom and do more good! Learn about how to join our associate board, become a volunteer, and learn more about our alumni club. Games, auctions and prizes available!
Find out more »Austin Community: Summer of Opportunity
To register for Summer of Opportunity Community Celebration, please click on this link. The City of Chicago is facing some very challenging times in navigating the issue of youth violence. Our elected leaders, along with many of our community organizations, are working together to address the ongoing, and senseless tragedies. As part of that commitment, we are working alongside many community agencies and corporate partners on a free community event called, Summer of Opportunity, set for Friday June 23rd. In…
Find out more »August 2018
BUILD Chicago’s 2018 Summer of Opportunity
BUILD will be hosting what we are calling the Summer of Opportunity. For most of us, summer is a time of fun in the sun and quality time with people we love. Sadly, for youth in many Chicago neighborhoods, summer means increased violence and lost opportunity, as learning and growth shut down simply to stay out of harm’s way. It doesn’t have to be that way. Last year, BUILD and over 60 partners launched Austin Summer of Opportunity, a day-long…
Find out more »September 2018
Restore Justice Advocacy Camp at BUILD Chicago
Join BUILD Chicago and Restore Justice on Saturday, September 22, 2018, for an intensive one-day advocacy camp. Topics to be covered in the training include: --How it Works --Prepare Yourself for Illinois Legislative Advocacy --Speak (Your) Truth to Power --How to Talk About Criminal Justice Reform --Difficult Conversations Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Learn more and register at bit.ly/RJAdvocacy
Find out more »February 2019
BUILD Chicago’s The Black Table Event
In celebration of Black History Month, BUILD is hosting the third annual Black Table on Friday, February 1, 2019 at ABC 7 Studios. This is a unique opportunity for prominent African American leaders to engage African American high school youth from across the city in a meaningful conversation about your legacy. The Black Table is a unique event that pairs Chicago’s most prominent African American leaders with 50 African American young people from across the city for a lunchtime dialogue…
Find out more »BUILD Chicago Community Partners Sip and Paint! (21+) Event
Let your imagination loose and bring out your inner Picasso! Join BUILD for an evening of fun and creativity at our Community Partners Sip & Paint on February 2nd at BUILD's headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison Street, from 4-6 PM. Selected pieces will be showcased and auctioned at our 2019 Dreams to Legacy Art Show! Individuals who purchase tickets for the Sip and Paint, will be invited to attend the Dreams to Legacy Art Show Benefit on February 23rd as our…
Find out more »BUILD Chicago Volunteer Information Session
Lend a hand at BUILD and make an important difference in the lives of the children and families we serve each year. Please join us for an hour long information session to learn more about our programs and volunteer opportunities. Friends and family who are also interested are welcome! Join us at one of the dates listed below, all sessions will meet at BUILD Headquarters. Please RSVP to Ariana Ibarra at [email protected]. Wednesday, February 13th at 4pm Wednesday, March 13th…
Find out more »BUILD Dreams to Legacy Art Show Benefit
An evening of great art featuring youth and community artists. $50 ticket price includes appetizers, wine, and refreshments. Special VIP packages and sponsorships are available! 5:00- 6:00 PM: VIP Champagne Reception 6:00-9:00 PM: Event For more information contact [email protected] or at 773-227-2880
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