CVO member Taalibdin Shabazz has passed away. Taalibdin was a past member of the CVO Executive Committee. He was a founder of the Muslim American Veterans Association, Chapter 2 and was its long time representative to CVO. Taalibdin served with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. Continue reading
Dynamic Keynote Conversation Between Two Chicago Powerhouse Women Inspiring Panel Discussions featuring Women Leaders in Business Shirley Marx Regional Pitch Competition Finale 1:1 Business Matchmaker (WBEs Only) Continue reading
On Saturday, July 25, 2020 the Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute will hold its 32nd Annual Say No to Drugs and Violence Parade and Back to School Rally at Healing Temple Church located 4941 W Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60651. Continue reading
It is with deep regret and sympathy that I report that I have just learned of the the passing of CVO member Charles ‘Smudge” Coleman on April 8th of this year. Smudge was an original member of the CVO Executive Committee. Continue reading
Veterans Affairs Committee Report for July 2020. Continue reading
Resources and Organizations for Women Veterans. Two Events for Women Veterans on June 30th Continue reading
CVO member, original Montford Pointer and World War II Marine veteran Stanley Porter passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. At 98 years of age, Stanley was still active as the Montford Point Marine Association representative to CVO. 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
As of April 1, to qualify for Agent orange !elated benefits, a veteran must have one more of the 14 conditions VA presumes to have been caused by exposure. About one-third of all U.S.senators are backing the Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020 (S. 3444), which could add four conditions to the Agent Orange conditions list. 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 next meeting of CVO will be on Zoom at 7 PM on THIS Wednesday, July 15th. Please join us!
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Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, Uncles, Grandfathers, Brothers, and friends.
Veterans Affairs Committee Report for June 2020. Continue reading
