Sharp Capital Advisors supported the Build organization in Chicago last week during its annual turkey and winter coat giveaway. Sharp donated 1,000 turkeys to the most needy families in the Austin and Humboldt Park neighborhoods, two areas served by Build's youth services programs.
Build provides essential services to thousands of disadvantaged and at-risk youths on Chicago's West Side. These neighborhoods, like many low-income Black and Latino communities, have been disproportionately impacted by the nation's ill-conceived war on drugs. In addition to offering crisis intervention, counseling, and other support services at schools throughout the area, Build has constructed a state-of-the-art community center in Austin. This facility includes a health clinic, one-on-one counseling, music studio, art studio, woodworking shop, fully functioning garden and farmers market, gymnasium, and other spaces for community gatherings.
BUILD Employees direct traffic for turkey pick-ups
In the past year, Build has served more than 6,000 young people, offering over 50,000 hours of programming and support services.
"Supporting Build's initiatives is incredibly important to us," said Steve, a former board member of Build and co-founder at Sharp Capital Advisors. "We believe in their mission and are committed to helping reverse the negative impacts of the war on drugs in our communities."
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