A person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Learn how to help a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor in need. Get trained in Mental Health First Aid.
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Computer Training Institute of Chicago
Friday, November 17, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CST)
Chicago, Illinois
The Cliff Dwellers
200 S. Michigan Ave 22nd FL, Rooftop Deck
Chicago, Illinois
Computer Training Institute of Chicago
Invites you to our Veterans & Veterans Employers Meet-Up Event
The goal of this event is to connect Veterans & Veterans Employers.
We have employers who want to hire veterans. We have veterans who want to get hired. We are orgranizing this event to get both groups on the same page and connect them both, to the resources they both need, to reach their goals.
What current occupations are in demand?
What skills are Veteran employers looking for?
What careers and benefits are veterans looking for?
EVENT AGENDA
6:00-6:25 – Networking
6:25-6:30 – Veterans Guest Speaker Opening Remarks
6:30-8:00 – Panel Discussion (Audience Participation)
8:00-9:00 – Social interaction Between Veterans & Veterans Employers
Veterans & Employers Follow Us @chicagovetswork
Music DJ | Cash Bar
Staffmark will be holding a job fair on Wednesday 12/13/17 between the hours of 9am to 4pm. Locations are provided on the flyer. We are currently hiring for Warehouse worker Temp to hire positions in St. Charles and Bolingbrook IL and long term Standup forklift operator opportunities in Aurora IL.
Referral bonuses of $100 , bring your friends and family!!!
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Happy New Year!!
The first meeting of CVO in 2018 will be held on Wednesday, January 17th at 7 PM in the 2nd floor Conference Room of the Jesse Brown VA Hospital at 820 S Damen Ave in Chicago. Arrive early if you are interested in the committees and catching up on what CVO is doing; members of the Executive Committee will be there by 6 PM.
The agenda is really exciting! We’re going to start with a presentation by veteran activist Aaron Hughes on the Right to Heal Campaign. Then we are going have Bill Luna back to make another presentation on Latino veterans. We will also be giving out coupons for free haircuts at the Hair Cuttery.
In case of inclement weather, be sure to call us at 773-243-2335 to get the latest meeting information.
As usual, parking will be validated and pizza will be served!
See you on the 17th!
VA Medical Center to Host Vietnam Veteran Commemoration
The Jesse Brown Veterans Health Care System (JBVHCS) and the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) are collaborating to host a Vietnam Veteran Commemoration.
When: Thursday, January 18, 2018, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
820 S. Damen Ave. (Kizer Conference Center | 2nd Floor, Damen Bldg).
Chicago, IL 60612
Join JBVHCS and IDVA on January 18, 2018 as we honor our heroes!
Each Vietnam Veteran will receive the Commemoration Pin during the ceremony.
Eligibility: Living United States Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 (regardless of location) are eligible to receive one lapel pin.
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For any questions, please contact us at: chspao@va.gov
Join Visit Veterans For Unification website at their next meeting on February 3rd, 2018. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.
Veterans for Unification
February Meeting
Saturday
February 3, 2018
10 – 11:30 AM
Oak Park Public Library
Second Floor, Small Meeting Room
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)
Phone (708) 383-8200
1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem
Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible 
– Public transportation: contact RTA
Guest Speakers:
Dietitian from Hines VA Food and Services
Refreshments & Camaraderie
There will be refreshments available.
We look forward to seeing you.
Please arrive early.
OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.
For More Information Call: 847-827-0835
Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization. All Donations are tax deductible.
Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please join us today.
This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.
Send your check or money order to:
Veterans for Unification
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park IL 60301
Student veterans as well as veterans from throughout the community are invited to attend the Veterans Resource Fair, presented by Triton College Career Services.
The Veterans Resource Fair is Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room B-204/210 of the Triton College Student Center, located on the west side of campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
The event is free to attend and lunch will be served to all veterans.
Organizations and companies will be on hand to share information and help connect veterans with services and resources including housing assistance, disability and pension claims, health screenings and more. The event will include a free lunch for all veterans.
Organizations participating include:
- America Works of Illinois
- Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs
- Hines VA Women Veterans Program
- Disabled American Veterans
- Chicago Zoological Society
- Wounded Warrior Project
- Cook County Recorder of Deeds
- Volunteers of America
- YMCA of Metro Chicago
- Cook County Dept. of Public Health
- Cook County Veterans Affairs
- Pace Bus
- Forest Park Vet
- U.S. Bank
- Illinois Secretary of State
- and more.
For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3805.
The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations will be held in the 2nd floor Conference Room of the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center at 7 PM on this Wednesday, February 21st.
The Executive Committee will meet at 6 PM in the same location. If you want to attend and see what the Executive Committee does, arrive at 6 PM.
The Agenda for the Membership Meeting will include a presentation on “The Right to Heal Campaign,” a campaign against the increasing privatization of the VA. We will also have reports on the Veterans Against Violence Campaign, the CVO struggle for Dental Care for Veterans and other issues of importance to Veterans and their families.
Light refreshments will be served. Parking will be validated.
Come out and support CVO!