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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National Women Veterans United Black History Month Fund-Raiser
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“Veterans Helping Veterans”
You are Cordially Invited to the
Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County
Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon
2:00 p.m. Sign-In & Cocktail Hour
3:00 p.m. Please be on time and seated, Dinner Served Promptly at 3:00 p.m.!
Ukrainian Cultural Center 2247 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60622
Donation: $25.00 per person
Reserve Your Table of 8 Today ($200.00)
Tax Deductible Donations Welcomed
Rochelle Crump, Chairperson Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon
“Relax and have some good food and good fun with good friends”
Please RSVP by March 17, 2018
Make Checks Payable To: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County or (VACCC)
Mail to: ATTN: Peter Bencak, VAC Treasurer, 2135 W. Potomac Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60622-8270
(773)578-6868 cell
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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
Hines VA Hospital’s Executive Leadership Team will discuss updates at the facility, key initiatives, and provide other information to Veterans. This is also an opportunity to ask questions and share your opinion with leadership.
Wednesday, June 6 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
Auditorium Building 9
Hines VA Hospital
5000 S 5th Ave, Hines, Illinois 60141
Exclusive 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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“Veterans Helping Veterans”
You are Cordially Invited to the
Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County
Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon
2:00 p.m. Sign-In & Cocktail Hour
3:00 p.m. Dinner Served Promptly at 3:00 p.m.!
Ukrainian Cultural Center 2247 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60622
Donation: $30.00 per person
Reserve Your Table of 8 Today ($240.00)
Tax Deductible Donations Welcomed
For Additional Information Contact: (773) 895-8015
Rochelle Crump, Chairperson, SR. Vice Commander
Jerry Thomas, VACCC Commander
Please RSVP ASAP
Make Checks Payable To: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County or (VACCC)
Mail to: ATTN: Peter Bencak, VAC Treasurer, 2135 W. Potomac Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60622-8270
(773)578-6868 cell
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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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Thursday & Friday
June 23rd & June 24th 2022
General Jones Armory
5200 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, Il
Honoring Those Who Have Served
Due To Covid-19 Mandates, Pre-Registration Is Required and Capacity Is Limited! Reserve At The Following Contact Numbers:
Jesse Brown Veterans Call: 312-569-5750 Or 312-569-8288
Hines Veterans Call: 708-202-5101
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Open Invitation To All Military Women Veterans
A Stand Down to Stand Up for Our Sisters!
Saturday ~ September 27, 2025 ~ 10AM to 2PM
Hilton Hotel
9333 South Cicero Avenue Oak Lawn ~ Illinois
The Stand Down is a free, welcoming event dedicated to military women veterans.
Attendees can connect with a range of essential services and resources and enjoy a special event filled with camaraderie, raffles, and an exciting grand prize.
Please register by email nwvu.org@gmail.com or call (872) 731-2150
no later than Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Raffle tickets will be distributed on the day of the event until 10:45 AM and the winner must be present.
VA Claims Information Healthcare Resources Housing Solutions Employment Support Mental Health Counseling and much more..
(872) 731-2150 nwvu.org@gmail.com
