The Next Meeting of CVO is Wednesday, January 19th at 7 PM on Zoom. All veteran member organizations are invited to the next Coalition of Veterans Organizations General Body Meeting. We invite you to report activities of your respective organizations, updates on veteran issues, and hear more about CVO work including the dental bill. Continue reading
Please urge your U.S. representatives to co-sponsor and support H.R. 914 , the Dental Care for Veterans Act. and Please urge your Senators to support S. 3017, the Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act.. Continue reading
S 3017- On October 20, 2021 , Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) introduced the Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act of 2021 in the 1171h Congress. This bill with the Veterans State Eligibility Standardization Act of 2021 will ensure universal dental coverage for all veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and eliminate longstanding barriers to health care for veterans across the country. Please urge your U.S. representatives to co-sponsor and support this bill. Continue reading
A Memorial will be held for Rick Murray on December 17th, 2021 at the Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral.
Prepast 2 pm
Memorial 3pm Continue reading
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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 is here to help you and your family obtain the assistance and resources you are looking for in the State of Illinois. Continue reading
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
The Coalition of Veterans Organizations wishes all of our members, supporters and their families a very safe, peaceful Holiday and a happy, healthy and successful New Year 2022. Continue reading
The December CVO Meeting has been canceled.
Have a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Continue reading
The Once & Always Chicago Marines presents the 80th Remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor memorial program. Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10:50 am. Continue reading
The Next Meeting of CVO is Wednesday, November 17th at 7 PM on Zoom. Join the CVO Members Meeting and hear about CVO’s latest news, updates and concerns. Registration Required. Continue reading
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 Thursday, November 11, 2021. Continue reading
On November 6, 2021, hundreds of Aspen Dental practices across the country open their doors exclusively to veterans and provide dental care at no cost. Continue reading
