BUILD Chicago

We’re honored to receive a #HealingIllinois subgrant supporting BUILD’s Peace & Justice Center — advancing community healing, violence prevention, and hope. Thank you @HealingIllinois & @FieldFoundation #HealingSubGrantee

Big news! After six months as Interim CEO, Bradly Johnson has been appointed as BUILD’s next Chief Executive Officer by our Board of Directors! Read the full story: bit.ly/build-ceo

BUILD’s Community Holiday Celebration is right around the corner—and you can help make the season brighter! 🎁Your gift brings joy to BUILD youth & supports our Basic Needs Fund, providing essentials for families on the West Side. bit.ly/buildholiday Donate by Monday, 12/15❄️

This week, our team had the privilege of hosting #restorativejustice training—an inspiring reminder of the power of connection, accountability, & community healing. We’re especially grateful 4 the dedicated practitioners, partners, & community members who make this work possible.

Miss something stunning at our Art Show this weekend? Don’t worry — your second chance is here! We’re launching a “Last Chance” Online Auction TOMORROW, 8AM–8PM! One day. One last chance. one.bidpal.net/buildartshow20…

Huge thank you to @AustinWeeklyChi for the amazing feature on BUILD’s 8th Annual Art Show! austinweeklynews.com/2025/11/17/bui… Your coverage beautifully highlighted the creativity and talent of West Side youth!

Celebrate the healing power of creative expression through artwork by BUILD youth, mentors, and community artists. Every unique piece is up for silent auction; all proceeds support BUILD's Art Programs on the West Side. Get your tickets here: tiny.cc/buildartshow

A well-known gang intervention, violence prevention and youth development organization will host a free trade fair on Chicago’s West Side this Friday austinweeklynews.com/2025/10/21/fre…

🎨 BUILD’s Art Show returns Nov 15! Celebrate youth + community creativity & bid in our silent auction. Proceeds support Art Programs on Chicago’s West Side. Get tickets 👉 tiny.cc/buildartshow

Open House Chicago is this weekend! We're gearing up to welcome you. This FREE annual architecture festival by @ChiArchitecture is one of the largest events of its kind in the world. Get all the details at OpenHouseChicago.org #OHC2025

Calling all Rappers, Dancers, Singers, Poets, and Comics! Your stage is ready. Come share your talent and energy with the community. Find more details on the poster. Questions? Email tylermartin@buildchicago.org! #OpenMic #BUILDChicago #ChicagoTalent #Poetry #Rap #Dance #Comedy

Ready to make some noise? 🔊 Whether you want to produce music, record voiceovers, audiobooks, or launch your own podcast, our studio is open for you. ⏰Studio Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 1 PM-3 PM Book your time slot today!➡️ tylermartin@buildchicago.org #BUILDChicago #Podcast

Open House Chicago by @ChiArchitecture is coming October 18–19! Make the most of the weekend and design your own itinerary at OpenHouseChicago.org. Add BUILD to your itinerary, plus some of the other 200+ OHC sites! #OHC2025

On October 18, we’re participating in Open House Chicago with @ChiArchitecture! We’re one of 200 sites in 25+ neighborhoods for #OHC2025. See this year’s site list at OpenHouseChicago.org.

Missed our Open House? You still can register for fall programs! buildchicago.org/our-programs/a…

Breaking News! We’re one of 200+ sites for #OHC2025 with @ChiArchitecture! Find out this free architecture festival at OpenHouseChicago.org

Fall programs start next week! Learn all about what is available during our open house tomorrow!

Everyone in Chicago—regardless of immigration status—has rights under city, county, state & federal law. Know yours at home, in public, at work, during protests, online, or while traveling: bit.ly/Chi-KYR

At BUILD, we don’t just serve communities—we belong to them. Evidence: there were 4,457 shootings from 1/1/21-12/31/21 and 2,104 shootings from 9/1/24-8/31/25. Source: City of Chicago’s Violence Reduction Dashboard chicago.gov/city/en/sites/…

Hey Chicago! We’re making our way to the Austin and Garfield Park area! 🌷 Join us at our Mobile City Hall. 🗓️Saturday, August 23, 2025 ⏰10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 📍B.U.I.L.D Chicago at 5100 W. Harrison St. Visit chicityclerk.com/MCH to learn more!