Upcoming Events & Community Initiatives

---

Join B.U.I.L.T. Youth Ambassador Asil Greer and Eastside Stop Violence for a powerful day dedicated to peace, healing, youth empowerment, and community unity. This family-friendly festival will feature live music, community resources, youth activities, games, a children’s fashion show, vendors, giveaways, and opportunities to stand together against violence. Together, we rise by creating hope, inspiring change, and building safer communities for our youth and families.

B.U.I.L.T. is proud to partner with Impactful Senior Home Care as they celebrate their 3-Year Anniversary. This free family event will feature games, prizes, music, food, face painting, a bounce house, popcorn, community resources, and fun activities for all ages. Join us as we celebrate community, connection, and making a positive impact together.

Join B.U.I.L.T. and our community partners for a free family-friendly Community Empowerment Fair focused on restoring dignity through shared resources. Families can enjoy food, giveaways, activities, vendors, raffles, community resources, and opportunities to connect with organizations that support youth and families throughout Philadelphia.

📅 July 25, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 PHA Workforce Center at Vaux BPHS
2300 Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121

This event is free and open to the public.

Join B.U.I.L.T., I Can Read So I Can Lead, Mixed Essence LLC, and the North & Northwest Reading Captains for an exciting day celebrating literacy, learning, and community.

📅 August 14, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📍 Philadelphia Housing Authority
Hartranft Community Center
2449 N. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133

Families will enjoy:

• Free Books
• Free Resources
• Giveaways
• Fun Activities
• Special Readers
• Community Connections
• Lunch Provided

This event is designed to inspire young readers, encourage literacy, and connect families with valuable educational resources.

Join talented youth from Philadelphia and beyond as we celebrate creativity, leadership, entrepreneurship, music, art, spoken word, dance, and community impact.

📅 October 24, 2026

Registration Opens:
July 24 – September 24, 2026

Youth performers, artists, entrepreneurs, and creators are invited to showcase their talents while connecting with community leaders, families, and opportunities for growth.

This event highlights the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers while creating a platform where youth voices can be seen, heard, and celebrated.

B.U.I.L.T. is committed to helping families access essential resources through our weekly community pantry distribution program.

Every Wednesday, we provide free food, household items, personal care products, clothing, and other donated resources to individuals and families in need.

Thanks to the support of community partners, volunteers, and donors, we continue working to ensure that no family feels alone during difficult times.

📅 Every Wednesday

🕛 Distribution times and available resources may vary based on inventory.

📍 Philadelphia, PA

💙 Free and open to the community.