Events

Mar
12
Sat
NWVU Awards Luncheon March 2016 @ Calumet Memorial Hall Post 330
Mar 12 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm

NWVU Awards Luncheon March 2016

Women’s History Month
NWVU Awards Luncheon

Saturday, March 12, 2016 * 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Calumet Memorial Hall Post 330
950 Legion Drive Calumet City, IL 60409

HONORING
LTC (Ret) Renee’ Rouse, Willie M. Rouse, Alice Moore,
LTC (Ret) Carolyn Smith, Carolyn Holliman, Mary
Wright, Jeannie Adams, Doris Holden, LTC Cindi
Dabner, Cynthia Hines, Karen McMillan, Maj (Ret)
Deborah Taylor, Glenda Davis, Sancheaz Solomon,
Beverly Fitch, Glenda Dugar, Patti Caire, Tonya King,
Melissa Farmer, Kendra Dorsey, Yvonne Danzy

Proceeds benefit our Women Veteran’s Center Programs

TICKETS
$35
Non-taxable to the extent of the law

Contact NWVU for tickets
(872) 731-2150
Nwvu.org@gmail.com

Mar
26
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon 2016 @ VFW Post 6863
Mar 26 @ 2:00 pm

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon

It is that time once again, so mark your calendars for Saturday, March 26, 2016, for the 41st Annual Dinner event. The location for this years event located in the Southwest suburbs of Cook County. See your Post Cmdr for Tickets. $25ea/per person. Tables of 8 is preferable, guest or couples also accepted.

Please RSVP By March 14, 2016

Please Make payable to: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Mail to:

VAC F/O: Peter Bencak

2135 W POTOMAC AVE #3

CHICAGO IL 60622-3011

For More Information Please Call,
VAC Office, Abundio “AL” Zaragoza, Superintendent at (312) 433-6010.
Email: abundio.zaragoza@cookcountyil.gov

 

 

Location:

VFW Post 6863

7256 W. 63rd Street

Summit, Il 60501

 

Time:

Saturday March 26, 2016

2:00 PM | Cocktail Hour

3:00 PM | Dinner will be served

Download Flyer Below↓

VAC CC Luncheon 2016

Aug
18
Thu
Free Kidney & Diabetes Screening @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Nov
1
Wed
Jesse Brown VA Open House @ Jesse Brown VA Hospital
Nov 1 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Nov
8
Wed
Claims Clinic November 2017 @ Chicago Heights Vet Center
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Chicago Regional Office announcement;

Claims Clinic

When: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: Chicago Heights Vet Center 1010 Dixie Hwy, 2nd Floor Chicago Heights, IL 60411

In honor of your service, please let us assist you with your benefit claim questions. Representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs and several Veteran Service Organizations will be available.

Mar
24
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon 2018 @ Ukrainian Cultural Center
Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm

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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

Saturday, March 24, 2018

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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Mar
16
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage awards Luncheon 2019 @ Ukrainian Cultural Center
Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm

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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

Saturday, March 16, 2019

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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Apr
16
Tue
Free Dental Care On Aspen Dental’s Mouthmobile April 2019
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free Dental Care On Aspen Dental’s Mouthmobile April 2019

VETERANS: SIGN UP FOR FREE DENTAL CARE ON ASPEN DENTAL’S MOUTHMOBILE

WHEN
Tuesday, April 16th From 9am – 3pm

WHERE
ADMI Practice Support Center 1040 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

HOW
To make an appointment call: Cameron Kinch (312) 564-2388

WHAT
For one day, Aspen Dental will provide free dental care to veterans. Care includes (but is not limited to) cleanings, fillings and extractions. Veterans should call to make an appointment as we cannot guarantee care for walk-ins.

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Aug
7
Sat
2021 Combined Veterans Luncheon & Expo
Aug 7 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2021-Expo

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Proksa Park, 3001 S Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402, Berwyn, United States

Date and time:

August 7, 2021
12pm – 5pm

Combined Veterans Luncheon & Expo, will be in its FOURTH year. This year we have a potential list of 100 exhibitors, all organizations and companies that help veterans and the community. We are also adding a job fair to assist employment-seeking veterans. To receive a FREE meal, served by Mission BBQ, veterans must present proof of Service such as a VA ID card, current VSO Membership card, a DD 214 with appropriate State ID, or any identification that proves he or she is a veteran.

Non-veterans pay $15 for their meal. Every meal bought pays for a veteran’s meal as well.

If you can assist us with a financial donation we can feed more veterans. A donation of $50.00 will help us feed 8-10 veterans. A donation of $100.00 will help feed 16-20 veterans, etc.

As a way to thank our sponsors, a large sponsor banner will be displayed at the event. You can display your or your company’s information for all the attendees to see those who helped make the event successful.
If you would like to make a donation, send it to:
CVB Expo
Combined Veterans of Berwyn
P.O. Box 182
Berwyn, IL 60402

Combined Veterans of Berwyn is a 501(c )19 tax exempt veterans service organization. Tax info available upon request.

 

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Jul
19
Sat
Veteran Assistance Expo July 2025
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Veteran Assistance Expo July 2025

Hey Chicago Veterans!

You’re invited to get assistance enrolling in VA health care, applying for disability compensation, and accessing other benefits you’ve earned.

  • Access VA mental health resources.
  • Concerns about your toxic exposure while in service?
  • Find out what resources you are eligible for.
  • Interested in income-based benefits for war-time Veterans and survivors?
  • Need help submitting a VA disability claim?
  • Need housing or worried about becoming homeless?
  • Ready to enroll in VA health care?
  • Want to check the status of your disability claim or appeal?
  • Want to learn more about VA health care options for women?

This is an exclusive event for Veterans and their families in the Chicago area. Don’t miss this opportunity to access the benefits you’ve earned. Just show up on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Event Location:
6100 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60639

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