Events

Nov
6
Fri
Winnebago County Veterans Association 75th Dinner @ Giovanni's Restaurant
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm

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Nov
7
Sat
Rockford Detachment 083 2015 Marine Corps Birthday Ball @ Memorial Hall
Nov 7 @ 6:00 pm – Nov 8 @ 12:00 am

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Mar
18
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon 2017 @ Ukrainian Cultural Center
Mar 18 @ 2:00 pm

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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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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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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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Jun
23
Thu
Chicago Summer Stand Down 2022 @ General Jones Armory
Jun 23 – Jun 24 all-day
Chicago Summer Stand Down 2022 @ General Jones Armory

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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May
10
Sat
Defend Veterans and Federal Workers Rally and Press Event @ Hines VA
May 10 @ 11:00 am

Saturday, May 10 at 11 a.m. at Hines VA Hospital in Maywood to stand up for veterans and the workers who care for them!

Sep
27
Sat
NWVU Stand Down to Stand Up for Our Sisters 2025 @ Hilton Hotel
Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
PLEASE JOIN THE NATIONAL WOMEN VETERANS UNITED (NWVU), 
FOR OUR STAND DOWN TO STAND UP FOR OUR SISTERS! 
 

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

 (VENDOR FORMS BELOW) 

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