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What an inspiring time at this year’s #LaMesaLatina2024 where Chicago’s Latin leaders shared a meal and mentored Latin youth from across the city. Thank you to everyone who joined us to make today unforgettable! Special thanks to Andres Alvear, Chief Operating Officer at BUILD, Nora Garcia, Director of Programs at Healthy Communities Foundation, Jacqueline Gomez, Executive Director at Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), Vince Gomez, Director of Community Outreach at Lincoln Park Zoo, Juan Carlos Linares, President & CEO of Association House of Chicago, Sandra Magallon, Executive Director at Chase, Government and Nonprofit Area Manager, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, Chief of Staff for Mayor Brandon Johnson, City of Chicago, Sylvia Puente, President & CEO of Latino Policy Forum, Korina Sanchez, Vice President & General Council, Third Coast Hospitality Group, our Moderator, Meteorologist Jaisol Martinez of ABC 7 Chicago, and Jenner & Block who hosted this event at their downtown office. See more photos from he event: https://lnkd.in/gSG2BvTg

We are excited for our annual La Mesa Latina event, a unique luncheon that brings together Chicago’s most accomplished Latin leaders to share their stories with promising Latin youth from across metropolitan Chicago. This year, we are proud to be joined by: -Andres Alvear, Chief Operating Officer, BUILD -Jacqueline Gomez, Executive Director, Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) -Vince Gomez, Director of Community Outreach, Lincoln Park Zoo -@State Representative Lisa Hernandez, 2nd District -Juan Carlos Linares, President & CEO, Association House of Chicago -Sandra Magallon, Executive Director, Chase, Government and Nonprofit Area Manager -Cristina Pacione-Zayas, Chief of Staff for Mayor Brandon Johnson, City of Chicago -Sylvia Puente, President & CEO, Latino Policy Forum -Korina Sanchez, Vice President & General Council, Third Coast Hospitality Group and our Moderator, Meteorologist Jaisol Martinez of ABC 7 Chicago Follow us Monday afternoon, November 4, for updates from the event! #LaMesaLatina2024

Come join us at the BUILD Associate Board Recruitment Event! We're looking for new and excited young professionals to join our growing Associate Board. Mingle with current members to learn how you can support Chicago's youth and advance BUILD's mission. Follow the link below to register for the event: https://lnkd.in/gHn8cvUW

Open House Chicago is happening now! We’re greeting guests and giving tours. Come see our building and more than 170 other sites in 20 neighborhoods. Get all the details at OpenHouseChicago.org and get the app. #OHC2024 Chicago Architecture Center

Open House Chicago is this weekend! We're gearing up to welcome you. This FREE annual architecture festival by Chicago Architecture Center is one of the largest events of its kind in the world. Come see our building and more than 170 other sites in 20 neighborhoods. Get all the details at OpenHouseChicago.org and get the app. #OHC2024

Want to make the most of Open House Chicago weekend? ✅ Get the app from @Chicago Architecture Center ✅ Add BUILD to your itinerary ✅ See which of the other 170 architectural sites are nearby, and add those too! Find the app at OpenHouseChicago.org #OHC2024

On October 19, we’re participating in Open House Chicago with the Chicago Architecture Center! We’re one of more than 170 sites in 20 neighborhoods welcoming visitors for this FREE annual architecture festival. See this year’s site list at OpenHouseChicago.org #OHC2024

Today at BUILD: Proud to have the Annie E. Casey Foundation Probation Transformation Midwest Conference visit BUILD’s Austin Campus to learn about our work! After meeting in the gym, participants engaged in tours and interactive activities with program staff in prevention, intervention, education, community engagement, clinical and community wellness, and enrichment. 

Bradly Johnson, Chief Community Officer at BUILD, was featured on The Hope Matrix Podcast. Bradly shares his journey from overcoming bullying and a move to becoming a community leader, and he discusses his vision for empowering young people in Chicago through the Shine Hope program. Watch the full episode at https://bit.ly/3B3U2JA

We are proud to announce that BUILD’s Austin Campus won the 2024 Lerch Bates People’s Choice Award for Community and Civic Architecture from AIA Chicago! Thank you to everyone who casted a vote for BUILD and congratulations to LBBA Architects for receiving this recognition!