Events

Nov
19
Tue
5th Annual Veterans Job and Benefits Fair @ Northwest Middle School Gynasium
Nov 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

5th Annual Veterans Job and Benefits Fair

Date/Time

Tuesday, November 19, 2013
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:

Northwest Middle School Gynasium
5252 W. Palmer St., Chicago, IL 60639

Contact Information

Commissioner Edwin Reyes Office
3061 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL  60618
Office: (773) 588.1129
Fax: (773) 588.1267
lourdes.garcia@cookcountyil.gov or greateravondale@gmail.com

Details:

Hosted by: Cook County Commissioner Edwin Reyes, District 8
Supported by: The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) – Bureau of Personnel

Although this is a Veterans fair, it is also open to the general public. This resource fair will offer a variety of services from local to federal governments. Service providers and employers will be available to answer questions in the process of programs particular to their industry.

  • This event is free and open to the public
  • No registration is needed
  • Free parking is available at event location
  • For event details, click on: Event Flyer

The Illinois department of Central Management Services (CMS) supports this event. A representative from personnel will be available to distribute information on the process for doing business with the State.

Please visit the Coaltion of Veterans Organizations (CVO) table

Mar
26
Wed
Hiring Our Heroes Hiring Fair @ Univ. of Illinois at Chicago Forum
Mar 26 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

March 26, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a hiring fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members, and military and veteran spouses at the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road in Chicago, IL. This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers.

This hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and other local partners.

March 26, 2014
Hiring fair: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Workshop: 8:30 a.m.
UIC Forum
725 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608

Registration


Job seekers click here.

Employers click here.

Mar
29
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon @ VFW Post 6863
Mar 29 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 30 @ 12:00 am

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

It is that time once again, so mark your calendars for Saturday, March 29th, 2014, for the 40th 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 15, 2014

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 29, 2014

2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Download Flyer Below↓

VAC Dinner Flyer

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!
May
17
Sat
CVO Awards Luncheon 2014 @ Japan Hibachi Grill
May 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CVO Fundraiser Party

Fundraiser Party, Buffet, Show, Awards and Raffle for the

Coalition of Veterans Organizations

When: Saturday, May 17th, Noon to 4 PM

Where:Japan Grill Buffet, 4817-4827 W 76th St. (76th & Cicero) in Burbank, IL

All You Can Eat!

14 Huge Buffet Bars! Over 450 Items Available! Sushi Bar, Chinese, Japanese,
American & Mexican Cuisine

band infoPrice 25 dollars

cvo logo 224

For more information: Bruce Parry, 773–320–1859 or Bruce@CoalitionofVets.org. Make checks payable to ‘CVO.’ All donations to CVO are tax-deductible. CVO is a 501(c)3 organization that educates veterans and the public on veterans’ rights and needs, including Full Mandatory Funding and Eligibility for VA healthcare, the end of Veteran Homelessness and full equality of access for all veterans. For more information about CVO, visit our website at www.CoalitionofVets.org or call 773-243-2335.

Mar
7
Sat
Vets resource fair @ Columbus Park Gymnasium
Mar 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Columbus-Park-Resource-Fair-Flyer

Mar
21
Sat
NWVU Luncheon and Awards Gala 2015 @ Marriott Midway Hotel
Mar 21 @ 11:00 am

2015 Luncheon and Gala

Women Veterans Luncheon Conference | 11 AM – 4 PM → *Registration Required (also attend the Awards Gala for $55 per guest. **$10 Discount for attending the Conference) | Click for Details Here

Awards Gala | 6 PM – 12 AM → Purchase Award Gala Tickets online only $65 per guest. | Click for Details Here

Place an AD for the NWVU 10th Anniversary Souvenir Book | Click for Details Here

VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon 2015 @ VFW Post 6863
Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 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 21, 2015, for the 40th 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 15, 2015

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 21, 2015

2:00 PM | Cocktail Hour

3:00 PM | Dinner will be served

Download Flyer Below↓

VAC Dinner Flyer

Apr
18
Sat
One Savvy Veteran Fundraiser @ Avenue Wine Bar
Apr 18 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

“One Year and Counting”

One Savvy Veteran is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded April 2014 by a woman veteran to meet the needs of fellow women warriors. Our mission is to encourage, educate and empower women veterans to successfully navigate the transition from military service to civilian life. We are a source of support, advocacy, assistance and access to veteran-specific information and resources for women veterans in Illinois.

All donations are tax deductible and go directly towards assisting women veterans in crisis.

One Savvy Veterans One Year Anniversary FundraiserOne Savvy Veteran –  Website | Facebook

May
2
Sat
CVO Awards Luncheon 2015 @ Japan Hibachi Grill
May 2 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

 

CVO Fundraiser Party

Fundraiser Party, Buffet, Show, Awards and Raffle for the

Coalition of Veterans Organizations

When: Saturday, May 2nd, 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Where:Japan Grill Buffet, 4817-4827 W 76th St. (76th & Cicero) in Burbank, IL

All You Can Eat!

14 Huge Buffet Bars! Over 450 Items Available! Sushi Bar, Chinese, Japanese,

American & Mexican Cuisine

band info
Price 25 dollars
cvo logo 224

For more information: Bruce Parry, 773–320–1859 or Bruce@CoalitionofVets.org. Make checks payable to ‘CVO.’ All donations to CVO are tax-deductible. CVO is a 501(c)3 organization that educates veterans and the public on veterans’ rights and needs, including Full Mandatory Funding and Eligibility for VA healthcare, the end of Veteran Homelessness and full equality of access for all veterans. For more information about CVO, visit our website at www.CoalitionofVets.org or call 773-243-2335.

CVO's Awards Luncheon

Download Flyer

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