99th Anniversary of American Legion, George L Giles Post #87
at the Grand Ballroom in Chicago, IL
Date August 19, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Contact Commander Ashley Shine at 773-363-2920 or 773-742-6003
or email: ashleyshine5025@comcast.net
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We need your help to restore and repair the Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) Veteran Center located at 7011 S. Vincennes, Chicago, Illinois 60621.
We are asking for at least 50 volunteers to help work in our veteran center on November 11, 2019. We have a partnership with Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit with a Heroes at Home Program and Sears, our benevolent donor who will supply funding for some of the internal repairs, if MPMA finds the volunteers.
If you are interested in volunteering. Please sign up at the Rebuilding Together link https://form.jotform.com/92934088640161 and email your name and phone number to Chris Lacey at MPMACorrespondenceOfficer@gmail.com.
We will add you to our master list of volunteers.
The deadline to sign up is November 8, 2019.
Thank you in advance.
For a more detailed explanation of the volunteer event on November 11, 2019, see below.
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New Date! October 24
Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the date of the VFW Benefits workshop was changed to Saturday, October 24.
- When Saturday, October 24, 2020, 0900-1500 Sign in Breakfast 0800-0900
- Where VFW Post 1197 645 S. River St., Batavia, IL 60510
- Cost Registration $20 Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch
Pay by Mail?
Make Check to VFW Post 1337
PO Box 24
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Limited seating
please register early at http://www.vetworkshop.org/register.html
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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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You’re invited to Olive Harvey College, Friday November 11, 2022, for a Veterans Day Celebration.
Honoring all veterans and recognizing military women veterans who continue to serve.
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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