Strike Force Fundraiser 2018
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Strike Force Fundraiser event 2018. Continue reading
Vets complain of poor VA dental care, non-profit group steps in to help
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They fought for our country and now they are fighting for care. FOX 32 has learned of serious neglect in the national policy for our veterans’ dental care. Continue reading
In memory of David J. Rogers, Jr.
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CVO Founder and Director David Rogers passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018. He was also the Executive Director of VetNet, a member of Strike Force, Chair of the Lockhart Institute Veterans Program, and a member and participant in many other organizations and committees, including the Mayors Committee on Aging. He was an immense presence in the Veterans Movement and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Please join The Multi-Faith Veterans Initiative, Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute & Family in celebrating the Life Of David J. Rogers Jr. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute 4941 W. Chicago Ave. 10am-12pm Continue reading
CVO marches with Poor People’s Campaign to Illinois State Capitol
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CVO marches with the Poor People’s Campaign to the Illinois State Capitol on May 28, 2018. Continue reading
Remember CVO on Giving Tuesday
Please remember to give a little to CVO to help us carry out our mission of advocating and educating. We advocate for veterans and their families; we educate veterans, their families and the public about issues of importance to veterans. Continue reading
Veterans Day Deals 2018
Veterans Day is soon approaching and there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. Veteran’s Day is officially Friday, November 11, 2018 Continue reading
Minutes for October 2018 CVO Meeting
The minutes for the Wednesday, October 20, 2018 CVO meeting, held at the Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 7 PM to 9 PM. Continue reading
Next CVO Meeting January 16, 2019
The first meeting of 2019 for CVO will be held this coming Wednesday, January 16th at 7 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of Jesse Brown VA. We’ll bring you up to date on what’s been going on with CVO over the last few months. The key presentation will be on the new bill for Dental Care for Veterans, HR 96. Come ready to contact your Congress Person to get Co-sponsors for the new bill!! Continue reading
Next CVO Meeting October 17, 2018
The next meeting of CVO is this Wednesday, October 17th at Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) at 7 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. Come at 6:30 to ensure your pizza is hot and to talk with Executive Committee Members. Continue reading
Next CVO Meeting September 19, 2018
The next CVO meeting will be held at Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) on this Wednesday, September 19th, at 7 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. Show up at 6:30 PM to chat with the Executive Committee members and have some hot pizza. Continue reading
George L Giles Post #87 Anniversary Dinner
You are invited to the American Legion, George L Giles Post #87 for their 99th Anniversary dinner at the Grand Ballroom in Chicago, IL on August 19, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Buy your tickets today. Continue reading
