Events

Oct
21
Sat
Free October CPR Class for vets @ American Red Cross The Rauner Center
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free October CPR Class for vets @ American Red Cross The Rauner Center | Chicago | Illinois | United States

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Nov
17
Fri
Mental Health Fist Aid Training Jesse Brown VA @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Nov 17 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Mental Health Fist Aid Training Jesse Brown VA @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center | Chicago | Illinois | United States

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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Feb
24
Sat
NWVU Black History Month Fund-Raiser 2018 @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center
Feb 24 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 25 @ 12:00 am
NWVU Black History Month Fund-Raiser 2018 @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center  | Chicago | Illinois | United States

National Women Veterans United Black History Month Fund-Raiser
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Mar
10
Sat
AARP Operation Protect Veterans @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
AARP Operation Protect Veterans @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center  | Chicago | Illinois | United States

Join the campaign to warn veterans and those who live in Chicago about common scams and fraud schemes, especially those targeting Veterans- whether by phone, mail, text, email, or Internet! Share your stories and get tips and strategies to fight back against scams.

When
Saturday, March 10, 2018
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
820 S. Damen
Chicago, Illinois 60612

To ensure that we have a near accurate count for lunches, please register at

RSVP to: aarp.cvent.com/OperationProtectVeterans or by calling 1-877-826-8300.

In honor of women’s history month, the women of NWVU, AARP IL, , and JBVAMC invite veterans, family and friends to attend.

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Apr
14
Sat
NWVU April 2018 Meeting @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
NWVU April 2018 Meeting @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center | Chicago | Illinois | United States

NWVU meetings are the 2nd Saturday of each month

April 14, 2018

10:00 a.m. – 12::30 p.m.
The Sgt At-Arms calls the meeting to order at 10:15 am

Location:
IL Community Women Veteran’s Center
7907 S. Racine
Chicago, IL 60620

Meeting features:

TBA

Jul
28
Sat
East-West University (EWU) “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” Drone Orientation II @ EAST-WEST UNIVERSITY
Jul 28 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Counseling Cards 1Exclusive Veteran Student or Veteran affiliated DRONE Training orientation

Intro To Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

  • UAS Degree Program           Coming Soon!
  • Photo Shop 1
  • UAS Degree Program
  • Animation for the Web
  • Digital Media Production
  • Computer Graphic Design
  • Computer Game Design
  • Business Administration & Entrepreneurship
  • Computer Information Technology
  • Electronic Engineering Technology

RSVP as soon as possible seating is limited

ronc@eastwest.edu or call 312-939-0111

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Aug
30
Thu
Cook County Veterans Picnic and Outreach Forum 2018 @ Brookfield Zoo in the Swan Pavilion
Aug 30 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Veterans picnic August 2018 Brookfield

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Jul
30
Tue
Cook County Veterans Picnic and Outreach Forum 2019 @ Brookfield Zoo in the Swan Pavilion
Jul 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The County Department of Veterans Affairs will host a Veterans Affairs Outreach Forum on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Brookfield Zoo, Swan Pavilion. In addition to the Veterans Outreach forum, there will be a picnic for Veterans and their families. You must RSVP to be a part of the Veterans Picnic. Please share this information with other veterans and veteran organizations.

Please fill out the attached registration form and send back as soon as possible. The RSVP deadline date is July 19, 2019.

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Sep
7
Sat
Veterans Strike Force 2019 Fundraiser @ Two Volcano Seafood Boil Buffet
Sep 7 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Veterans Strike Force 2019 Fundraiser @ Two Volcano Seafood Boil Buffet

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Contact Veterans Strike Force at:https://www.veteransstrikeforce.org/contact-us/

Sep
21
Sat
NWVU Suicide Awareness Training @ SGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran’s Center
Sep 21 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
NWVU Suicide Awareness Training @  SGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran’s Center

Join NWVU for Peer Support I
Supported by the Veterans Support Foundation (VSF)

Suicide Awareness Training

Free QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Question. Persuade. Refer

Saturday, September 21, 2019
11:30am – 1:30pm

RSVP Nwvu.org@gmail.com
or
(872) 731-2150

Guest Speaker Erika J. Kendrick
Survivor & Acclaimed Author
“Who Moved My Happy”

Please NWVU as they share ways that we can all make a difference! Learn more about how to recognize and intercede on behalf of our military veterans, their families and civilians who live with mental health challenges. Please pass it on!

This is a MUST COME TO EVENT! CEU’s for Counselors and Social Workers!

Lunch will be provided
Free Parking

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