Happy Mother’s Day | 2021
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Wishing All Moms a Very Happy Mother’s Day! Continue reading
Next CVO Meeting May 19, 2021 on Zoom
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Save the Date! The next meeting of CVO will be on Zoom at 7 PM on Wednesday, May 19th. Registration is required to attend this meeting. Continue reading
Remembering Bill Danneil, Veterans for Unification President
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Danneil, Veterans for Unification President. Bill passed away peacefully on Sunday April 11th in Lutheran General’s hospice after multiple hospitalizations over the past recent years. Bill and brother Irv, … Continue reading
Dental Care for Veterans Act H.R.914
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Congress is currently considering H.R. 914, known as the Dental Care for Veterans Act. Please urge your U.S. representatives to co-sponsor and support this bill. Continue reading
Jesse Brown update on COVID shots, now open to all vets
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Jesse Brown VA Medical Center can now provide COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans, spouses, widows, and caregivers. There are no restrictions on age, health conditions, employment, or type of discharge from military service. Continue reading
Get COVID-19 vaccine card laminated free at Staples, Office Depot
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Staples and Office Depot are offering to laminate your COVID-19 vaccination card for free. The vaccine cards include information on which vaccine was given and the date it was administered. Continue reading
JBVA COVID Vaccination is now open to all ages
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JBVA Leadership has approved to open the vaccine eligibility to all the veterans! JBVA COVID-19 Vaccines Continue reading
New Conditions Added to Agent Orange Presumptive List
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The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA) (H.R.6395) added three (3) more conditions to the Agent Orange presumptive-conditions list wherein Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange may qualify for benefits. Continue reading
The Missing Link in Veteran’s Health care: Dental Care
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U.S. veterans must meet one of the following criteria TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DENTAL BENEFITS
through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Continue reading
Support CVO: Use Amazon Smile
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This Holiday Season, sign into Smile.Amazon.com and follow the prompts to select Coalition of Veterans Organizations NFP (type it in the search bar). Your purchases will help support CVO! Continue reading
Cook County Recorder-Military and Veterans Discount Card
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2020 Edward M. Moody, Cook County Recorder of Deeds is now offering Veterans and active duty service members’ the ability to register online for the Cook County Military and Discount Card at the Recorder of Deeds Continue reading
IRS reopens $500 per Veteran child Economic Impact Payment, Sign up for Veteran Expeditions
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reopened the registration period for claiming an Economic Impact Payment. Individuals who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Railroad Retirement, or certain Veterans benefits – but didn’t receive the $500 payment per child earlier this year – can still file for the $500 payment. Continue reading
H.R. 4554, Support Safe and Welcoming Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities for All Veterans
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H.R. 4554 would require the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a comprehensive anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy for the Department. Please do your part to support ending harassment at VA facilities and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all veterans to obtain the care they need and have earned. Use the prepared letter (or your own) to ask your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 4554 and support its final passage. Continue reading
Illinois Joining Forces helping service members, veterans, and their families
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Illinois Joining Forces is here to help you and your family obtain the assistance and resources you are looking for in the State of Illinois. Continue reading
NOTICE: Phone scam alert!!
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The Coalition of Veterans Organizations does not make, and never has made phone calls soliciting donations to our organization. If you have received such a solicitation, it is a fraudulent call and should be either ignored or reported to the authorities. Continue reading
Next CVO Meeting April 21, 2021 on Zoom
The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, April 21st from 7 to 9 PM Central / 8-10 PM Eastern. Guest Speaker Mr. Gerald Yamada, President, Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA). Registration is required to attend this Meeting. Registration is OPEN. Continue reading
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed every year on March 29 and is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
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IMPORTANT COVID VACCINE UPDATE
Hines VA is now vaccinating ALL VETERANS. Please call 708-202-2707 or 708-202-7000 to schedule your COVID vaccination appointment. Continue reading
Speak Directly with VA about Suicide Prevention at CVO Meeting – Mar 17
Join us as we discuss Suicide Prevention, led by the Suicide Prevention team at the Jesse Brown VA: Michelle Langlois. Jeremey D’Alessio and Jessica Heise. 7pm CT, Mar 17 via Zoom: JBVA Suicide Prevention Efforts. Registration is required to attend this Meeting. Continue reading
