Events

May
15
Thu
Veterans Hiring Expo @ Sears Centre Arena
May 15 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Veterans Hiring Expo May 2014
The Keeling Family Foundation and Support All Veterans Equally would like to extend an invitation to attend the Veteran Hiring Expo www.VeteranHiringExpo.org event on May 15th, 2014 (10a-4p) at the Sears Centre Arena for NO CHARGE.
  • Anyone can register online www.VeteranHiringExpo.org (2-3 minutes)
  • Please see attached flyer for more information
  • Place in bottom notes BEFORE submitting registration final button: FREE Registration
  • Please know that it is First Registered, First Served & 25 tables are left to fill
  • Employers please be prepared to provide open available positions so we can match veterans accordingly and have them apply online before the event
We will find, match, qualify, have veterans & dependants apply online and then send an individual spreadsheet of contact information to employers looking to hire veterans immediately within 14-21 days of online application for the entire year.
We look forward to working with you and have a great week. Thank you!
Jul
3
Fri
Naval Station Great Lakes Firecracker Rock and Run 2015
Jul 3 @ 8:15 pm
Jul
25
Sat
Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center
Jul 25 @ 12:00 pm
Oct
3
Sat
NWVU October 2015 Meeting @ IL Community Women Veteran’s Center
Oct 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

National Women Veterans United are meeting on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 10 am at the Women Veteran’s Center.

WHO:       National Women Veterans United (NWVU)
WHAT:      Monthly Meeting (CHANGED MEETING DATE)  
WHEN:     Saturday, October 3, 2015
                  10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE:   IL Community Women Veteran’s Center
                  7907 S. Racine
                   Chicago, IL 60620
                    Center Phone Number (872) 731-2150
Sep
23
Sat
NWVU Peer -to -Peer Brunch @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Oct
12
Thu
Job Fair at Naval Station Great Lakes @ Great Lakes Community Center
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

image001Job Fair at Naval Station Great Lakes on 12 October!!!

Join this great opportunity to speak to companies looking for quality candidates like you.

The job fair is open to all military personnel and family members, including veterans, guard and reserve personnel and transitioning service members.

Tell everyone and join us on October 12th from 1000 to 1400, at the Great Lakes Community Center on 2007 Virginia Ave. North Chicago, IL

See the list of companies and flyer below for more information.

Plenty of parking! Plenty of opportunities!

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Jan
17
Wed
January 2018 CVO Meeting @ Jesse Brown VA Hospital
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
January 2018 CVO Meeting @ Jesse Brown VA Hospital | Chicago | Illinois | United States

Happy New Year!!

The first meeting of CVO in 2018 will be held on Wednesday, January 17th at 7 PM in the 2nd floor Conference Room of the Jesse Brown VA Hospital at 820 S Damen Ave in Chicago. Arrive early if you are interested in the committees and catching up on what CVO is doing; members of the Executive Committee will be there by 6 PM.

The agenda is really exciting! We’re going to start with a presentation by veteran activist Aaron Hughes on the Right to Heal Campaign. Then we are going have Bill Luna back to make another presentation on Latino veterans. We will also be giving out coupons for free haircuts at the Hair Cuttery.

In case of inclement weather, be sure to call us at 773-243-2335 to get the latest meeting information.

As usual, parking will be validated and pizza will be served!

See you on the 17th!

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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Feb
24
Sun
Black History Month Program 2019 Montford Point Marine Association @ IL Community Military Women Veteran's Center
Feb 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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You’re Invited!
WHO: Montford Point Marine Association
WHAT: Black History Month Program
WHEN: Sunday, February 24, 2019 (2:30 p.m. Reception – 3:00 p.m. Program
WHERE: IL Community Military Women Veteran’s Center
7907 S. Racine
Chicago, IL 60620