The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will be providing free school supplies for all children who are associated with a Military Veteran (child of a Veteran, niece/nephew of a Veteran, cousin of a Veteran, brother/sister of a Veteran, family friend of a Veteran etc.) and will be attending grades K-12 this school year.
WHERE IS THE EVENT:
The event will be held at the:
V.A.C. of Cook County (Juvenile Detention Center)
1100 S. Hamilton Ave. C-011 Lower Level
Chicago, Illinois 60612
WHEN IS THE EVENT:
The event will be hosted on the following dates:
Monday, August 27, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, August 31, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*You may register and attend one time during the week-long event.
*You can arrive anytime between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with your ticket(s) on the date you registered for only.
WHAT TO BRING:
*You must bring Your Children’s School Supply List(s)
*Your Registration Ticket(s) for entry
*Back Pack(s), Bag(s), or Box(es) to carry the supplies home.
Unfortunately, the V.A.C. will not have bags or boxes to issue on the days of the event.
HOW TO REGISTER:
*Please make sure to register 1 TICKET for each Adult/child that will attend on the chosen date of the event.
EXAMPLE A:
1 Adult plans on attending on Monday, August 27th and will request school supplies for 3 children that WILL attend with the 1 adult; this adult will then register for 4 TICKETS in total under the registration tab for Monday, August 27th.
EXAMPLE B:
1 Adult plans on attending on Wednesday, August 29th and will request school supplies for 2 children that WILL NOT attend; this adult will then register for 1 TICKET in total under the registration tab for Wednesday, August 29th.
EXAMPLE C:
2 Adults plan on attending on Friday, August 31st and will request school supplies for 4 children but only 1 child WILL attend with the 2 adults; these adults will then register for 3 TICKETS in total under the registration tab for Friday, August 31st.
*Please note: The children are not required to attend this event but, we encourage you to bring your children with you to pick out their supplies 😉
QUESTIONS/ INQUIRIES/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
If you have any questions regarding the event, or, you would like to volunteer to assist with the event please contact:
Elizabeth D. Soto
312-433-6013
elizabeth.soto@cookcountyil.gov
The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will be providing free school supplies for all children who are associated with a Military Veteran (child of a Veteran, niece/nephew of a Veteran, cousin of a Veteran, brother/sister of a Veteran, family friend of a Veteran etc.) and will be attending grades K-12 this school year.
WHERE IS THE EVENT:
The event will be held at the:
V.A.C. of Cook County (Juvenile Detention Center)
1100 S. Hamilton Ave. C-011 Lower Level
Chicago, Illinois 60612
WHEN IS THE EVENT:
The event will be hosted on the following dates:
Monday, August 27, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, August 31, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*You may register and attend one time during the week-long event.
*You can arrive anytime between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with your ticket(s) on the date you registered for only.
WHAT TO BRING:
*You must bring Your Children’s School Supply List(s)
*Your Registration Ticket(s) for entry
*Back Pack(s), Bag(s), or Box(es) to carry the supplies home.
Unfortunately, the V.A.C. will not have bags or boxes to issue on the days of the event.
HOW TO REGISTER:
*Please make sure to register 1 TICKET for each Adult/child that will attend on the chosen date of the event.
EXAMPLE A:
1 Adult plans on attending on Monday, August 27th and will request school supplies for 3 children that WILL attend with the 1 adult; this adult will then register for 4 TICKETS in total under the registration tab for Monday, August 27th.
EXAMPLE B:
1 Adult plans on attending on Wednesday, August 29th and will request school supplies for 2 children that WILL NOT attend; this adult will then register for 1 TICKET in total under the registration tab for Wednesday, August 29th.
EXAMPLE C:
2 Adults plan on attending on Friday, August 31st and will request school supplies for 4 children but only 1 child WILL attend with the 2 adults; these adults will then register for 3 TICKETS in total under the registration tab for Friday, August 31st.
*Please note: The children are not required to attend this event but, we encourage you to bring your children with you to pick out their supplies 😉
QUESTIONS/ INQUIRIES/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
If you have any questions regarding the event, or, you would like to volunteer to assist with the event please contact:
Elizabeth D. Soto
312-433-6013
elizabeth.soto@cookcountyil.gov
The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will be providing free school supplies for all children who are associated with a Military Veteran (child of a Veteran, niece/nephew of a Veteran, cousin of a Veteran, brother/sister of a Veteran, family friend of a Veteran etc.) and will be attending grades K-12 this school year.
WHERE IS THE EVENT:
The event will be held at the:
V.A.C. of Cook County (Juvenile Detention Center)
1100 S. Hamilton Ave. C-011 Lower Level
Chicago, Illinois 60612
WHEN IS THE EVENT:
The event will be hosted on the following dates:
Monday, August 27, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, August 31, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*You may register and attend one time during the week-long event.
*You can arrive anytime between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with your ticket(s) on the date you registered for only.
WHAT TO BRING:
*You must bring Your Children’s School Supply List(s)
*Your Registration Ticket(s) for entry
*Back Pack(s), Bag(s), or Box(es) to carry the supplies home.
Unfortunately, the V.A.C. will not have bags or boxes to issue on the days of the event.
HOW TO REGISTER:
*Please make sure to register 1 TICKET for each Adult/child that will attend on the chosen date of the event.
EXAMPLE A:
1 Adult plans on attending on Monday, August 27th and will request school supplies for 3 children that WILL attend with the 1 adult; this adult will then register for 4 TICKETS in total under the registration tab for Monday, August 27th.
EXAMPLE B:
1 Adult plans on attending on Wednesday, August 29th and will request school supplies for 2 children that WILL NOT attend; this adult will then register for 1 TICKET in total under the registration tab for Wednesday, August 29th.
EXAMPLE C:
2 Adults plan on attending on Friday, August 31st and will request school supplies for 4 children but only 1 child WILL attend with the 2 adults; these adults will then register for 3 TICKETS in total under the registration tab for Friday, August 31st.
*Please note: The children are not required to attend this event but, we encourage you to bring your children with you to pick out their supplies 😉
QUESTIONS/ INQUIRIES/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
If you have any questions regarding the event, or, you would like to volunteer to assist with the event please contact:
Elizabeth D. Soto
312-433-6013
elizabeth.soto@cookcountyil.gov
The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will be providing free school supplies for all children who are associated with a Military Veteran (child of a Veteran, niece/nephew of a Veteran, cousin of a Veteran, brother/sister of a Veteran, family friend of a Veteran etc.) and will be attending grades K-12 this school year.
WHERE IS THE EVENT:
The event will be held at the:
V.A.C. of Cook County (Juvenile Detention Center)
1100 S. Hamilton Ave. C-011 Lower Level
Chicago, Illinois 60612
WHEN IS THE EVENT:
The event will be hosted on the following dates:
Monday, August 27, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, August 31, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*You may register and attend one time during the week-long event.
*You can arrive anytime between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with your ticket(s) on the date you registered for only.
WHAT TO BRING:
*You must bring Your Children’s School Supply List(s)
*Your Registration Ticket(s) for entry
*Back Pack(s), Bag(s), or Box(es) to carry the supplies home.
Unfortunately, the V.A.C. will not have bags or boxes to issue on the days of the event.
HOW TO REGISTER:
*Please make sure to register 1 TICKET for each Adult/child that will attend on the chosen date of the event.
EXAMPLE A:
1 Adult plans on attending on Monday, August 27th and will request school supplies for 3 children that WILL attend with the 1 adult; this adult will then register for 4 TICKETS in total under the registration tab for Monday, August 27th.
EXAMPLE B:
1 Adult plans on attending on Wednesday, August 29th and will request school supplies for 2 children that WILL NOT attend; this adult will then register for 1 TICKET in total under the registration tab for Wednesday, August 29th.
EXAMPLE C:
2 Adults plan on attending on Friday, August 31st and will request school supplies for 4 children but only 1 child WILL attend with the 2 adults; these adults will then register for 3 TICKETS in total under the registration tab for Friday, August 31st.
*Please note: The children are not required to attend this event but, we encourage you to bring your children with you to pick out their supplies 😉
QUESTIONS/ INQUIRIES/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
If you have any questions regarding the event, or, you would like to volunteer to assist with the event please contact:
Elizabeth D. Soto
312-433-6013
elizabeth.soto@cookcountyil.gov
The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will be providing free school supplies for all children who are associated with a Military Veteran (child of a Veteran, niece/nephew of a Veteran, cousin of a Veteran, brother/sister of a Veteran, family friend of a Veteran etc.) and will be attending grades K-12 this school year.
WHERE IS THE EVENT:
The event will be held at the:
V.A.C. of Cook County (Juvenile Detention Center)
1100 S. Hamilton Ave. C-011 Lower Level
Chicago, Illinois 60612
WHEN IS THE EVENT:
The event will be hosted on the following dates:
Monday, August 27, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, August 31, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*You may register and attend one time during the week-long event.
*You can arrive anytime between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with your ticket(s) on the date you registered for only.
WHAT TO BRING:
*You must bring Your Children’s School Supply List(s)
*Your Registration Ticket(s) for entry
*Back Pack(s), Bag(s), or Box(es) to carry the supplies home.
Unfortunately, the V.A.C. will not have bags or boxes to issue on the days of the event.
HOW TO REGISTER:
*Please make sure to register 1 TICKET for each Adult/child that will attend on the chosen date of the event.
EXAMPLE A:
1 Adult plans on attending on Monday, August 27th and will request school supplies for 3 children that WILL attend with the 1 adult; this adult will then register for 4 TICKETS in total under the registration tab for Monday, August 27th.
EXAMPLE B:
1 Adult plans on attending on Wednesday, August 29th and will request school supplies for 2 children that WILL NOT attend; this adult will then register for 1 TICKET in total under the registration tab for Wednesday, August 29th.
EXAMPLE C:
2 Adults plan on attending on Friday, August 31st and will request school supplies for 4 children but only 1 child WILL attend with the 2 adults; these adults will then register for 3 TICKETS in total under the registration tab for Friday, August 31st.
*Please note: The children are not required to attend this event but, we encourage you to bring your children with you to pick out their supplies 😉
QUESTIONS/ INQUIRIES/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
If you have any questions regarding the event, or, you would like to volunteer to assist with the event please contact:
Elizabeth D. Soto
312-433-6013
elizabeth.soto@cookcountyil.gov
Bertino-Tarrant invites local veterans to annual breakfast
PLAINFIELD— State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) will be hosting a Veterans’ Breakfast next month.
The Veterans’ Breakfast will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Plainfield American Legion, 24741 W. Renwick Road.
“Thanking our veterans remains a priority for me,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “Events like this annual breakfast allow us to provide our military personnel with vital information and show our deep appreciation and support.”
Representatives from Honor Flight Chicago, Homes for Heroes, Veterans Commission of Kendall County, Will County Veterans Assistance Commission and the Attorney General’s Military and Veterans Rights Bureau will be in attendance to discuss the services and programs they offer.
The Veterans’ Breakfast will also feature guest speaker Geriann Weisbrook, the Founder of the Military Mama Network. She will discuss the Military Mama Network’s mission and the many resources available for local military families.
“I look forward to meeting the veterans and thanking them for their service and contributions to our nation,” Bertino-Tarrant said.
Anyone wishing to attend the breakfast should RSVP online or call Bertino-Tarrant’s Plainfield office at (815) 254-4211.
The event is free and open to the public.
Veterans’ Breakfast
Date: Friday, Oct. 13
Time: 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Location: Plainfield American Legion (24741 W. Renwick Road)
