BUILD Chicago

08/21/2026

Tonight at Suncatcher Brewing! Join BUILD's Associate Board for a special extended happy hour.

This fundraiser will feature a curated all-vinyl sound experience by SimpleWednesday, games, raffles, and more in Suncatcher Brewing beautiful new Humboldt Park pub brewery and garden patio. Discover a new favorite local brew, build your community, learn how to support the West Side, and groove the night away!

Patio is dog-friendly and open to all-ages accompanied by an adult. Food truck vendor pop-up: Creative Gourmet Hot Dogs by Monster Dogs!

Get 1 raffle ticket with your RSVP. Walk-ups welcome. RSVP today! https://bit.ly/GroovesForGood2026

Date: 8/21/26 | Time: 6-9pm
Location: Suncatcher Brewing
2849 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Interested in joining the Associate Board?
Please email Marco Guerrero at at [email protected]

Join BUILD's Associate Board for a special extended happy hour at Suncatcher Brewing!

This fundraiser will feature a curated all-vinyl sound experience by SimpleWednesday, games, raffles, and more in Suncatcher Brewing beautiful new Humboldt Park pub brewery and garden patio. Discover a new favorite local brew, build your community, learn how to support the West Side, and groove the night away!

Patio is dog-friendly and open to all-ages accompanied by an adult. Food truck vendor pop-up: Creative Gourmet Hot Dogs by Monster Dogs!

Get 1 raffle ticket with your RSVP. Walk-ups welcome. RSVP today! https://bit.ly/GroovesForGood2026

Date: 8/21/26 | Time: 6-9pm
Location: Suncatcher Brewing
2849 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Interested in joining the Associate Board?
Please email Marco Guerrero at at [email protected]

08/20/2026

🚲 Ride with us for peace! BUILD’s annual Ride for Peace returns Labor Day weekend, bringing our community together for a morning of connection, unity, and a safer Austin.

Join us Saturday, September 5 at BUILD’s Austin Campus and register in advance to receive a free Peace Ride shirt! Don’t have a bike? A limited number of Divvy bikes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register today: bit.ly/build-peace-ride

08/19/2026

Juan Espejo teaching this summer’s cohort of golf caddies! ⛳
Through BUILD’s Golf Caddy Program, young people gain hands-on experience while developing leadership, communication, and life skills both on and off the course.
The program gives youth a chance to stay active, build confidence, and connect with Chicago’s golf community—all while preparing for future opportunities.

08/19/2026

Extend the life of your garden’s bounty! Discover techniques for canning, drying, and freezing fruits, vegetables, and herbs to enjoy fresh flavors all year round. All workshops are free and open to the community.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4quwV0z

08/18/2026

We need your vote!
BUILD has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Cubs Charities Community Awards, presented by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation! With your help, we could receive a $10,000 grant to support opportunities for young people through sports, education, and community programming.
⚾ Voting is free, takes less than a minute, and you can vote once every day through August 21. Every single vote brings us one step closer!
🗳️ Vote here: https://www.mlb.com/cubs/community/cubs-charities/community-awards/vote
Please share this post with your family and friends—your support can make all the difference. Thank you for being part of the BUILD community!

08/18/2026

Tomorrow at BUILD! We’re proud to be part of the BUILD Momentum Food Incubator with Momentum Coffee, supporting local food entrepreneurs as they turn their passion into sustainable businesses. 🌱🍴
Eight entrepreneurs from Chicago’s South and West Sides have spent the program building the skills, knowledge, and connections to take their businesses further.
Now it’s time to celebrate their hard work! Join us for an evening of great food, community, and support for Chicago entrepreneurs. 🙌

08/17/2026

Ready to clear your record? Join us August 28 to start the expungement process! During our workshop, BUILD will cover the cost of client rap sheets, helping you take the first steps!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 21: :https://bit.ly/rapsheet8-28

Questions? Please contact Yesenia Garcia at [email protected].

08/17/2026

Keep art accessible to West Side youth with BUILD’s free Art Programs and Open Studios, and expand your own fanbase of buyers! Donate to BUILD’s Annual Art Show where patrons and art lovers from across Chicago gather to bid on and experience what West Side voices have to say.  
If selected, attend as our guest at the Oct 8 event and receive 50% of the proceeds of your work - the remainder goes directly to sustaining BUILD’s free Art Programs.  
Ready to submit your work? Get the full details and apply here → https://bit.ly/4g7gylD

08/16/2026

BUILD CEO, Bradly Johnson, joined WCIU for a conversation highlighting BUILD’s nearly six decades of impact in Chicago and our commitment to creating opportunities for young people and families.

Since 1969, BUILD has been meeting young people where they are—and today, our Austin campus is home to innovative programs designed to connect youth with mentorship, education, career opportunities, arts, recreation and more.

We’re also proud of the work happening across Chicago schools with our upstream prevention efforts and excited about what’s ahead. Learn more about BUILD and our programs: at www..buildchicago.org.

See the interview: https://www.wciu.com/shows/26-n-halsted

26 N. Halsted is a weekly Public Affairs program hosted by George Blaise. The show examines issues and topics relevant to Chicago, its people and its communities.