Events

Oct
30
Fri
Elgin Community College Resource and Job Fair @ Elgin Community College Building J Events Center
Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Dec
12
Sat
Chicago Park District to host a Veteran’s Resource Fair @ Welles Park
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Feb
11
Thu
Chicago Park district Resource Fair @ Maggie Daley Park
Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Jun
18
Sat
MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 50th Anniversary Banquet @ Chicago Lake Shore Hotel
Jun 18 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 19 @ 12:00 am

Buy TicketsDear Community Friend and Veteran Supporter:

The Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. (MPMA, Inc.) invites you to join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, June 18, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

MPMA, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit veteran service organization established in June 1966 to perpetuate the legacy of the first African Americans who entered the Marine Corps. Our membership is open to veterans of all of the Armed Forces. Our purpose is to support education, advocate veteran programs, and promote community service. Now in existence for close to fifty years, MPMA, Inc. continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the community.

In order to meet our mission and provide services within our community, we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses. So we’re asking for your support by placing an ad in our 50th Anniversary Journal. Your generosity will make a huge difference by allowing us to continue our community work and would be a great way to show your ongoing support to our Association and the legacy of the Montford Point Marines.

Again, we hope that you will be able to take part in one or more of the many exciting events we have planned during our 50th Anniversary Weekend (June 17-19, 2016) in Chicago, Illinois. For more information please visit www.montfordpointmarineschicago.org to experience firsthand the pride we take in supporting our cause and preserving the legacy of the WWII veterans of Montford Point Camp.

Sincerely,
Sharon Stokes-Parry
Sharon Stokes-Parry
President, Chicago Chapter 2
Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.

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MPMA 50th Banquet Flyer

Jul
1
Fri
Veteran Resource Picnic 2016 @ McKinley Park
Jul 1 @ 10:00 am

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VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Of Cook county
Please join us at our
Veteran Resource Picnic

Friday JULY 1, 2016
10:00 A.M.
McKinley Park
3900 S. Western
on pershing road

East of Swimming Pool & Basketball Court
Chicago, Illinois

We will provide LARGE BBQ grill
Hot dogs, Hamburgers & soda

Please bring your own Table & Chairs

Feel Free to bring your own BBQ Grill, food & drink

Donations Welcomed

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Aug
23
Tue
Veteran Resource Fair at Soldier Field @ Soldier Field
Aug 23 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Aug
5
Sat
Apostolic Church of God Family & Friends Festival @ Apostolic Church of God
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Nov
1
Wed
Jesse Brown VA Open House @ Jesse Brown VA Hospital
Nov 1 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Feb
21
Wed
Veterans Resource Fair @ Triton College Student Center
Feb 21 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Triton College Resource FairStudent veterans as well as veterans from throughout the community are invited to attend the Veterans Resource Fair, presented by Triton College Career Services.

The Veterans Resource Fair is Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room B-204/210 of the Triton College Student Center, located on the west side of campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.

The event is free to attend and lunch will be served to all veterans.

Organizations and companies will be on hand to share information and help connect veterans with services and resources including housing assistance, disability and pension claims, health screenings and more. The event will include a free lunch for all veterans.

Organizations participating include:

  •        America Works of Illinois
  •        Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs
  •        Hines VA Women Veterans Program
  •        Disabled American Veterans
  •        Chicago Zoological Society
  •        Wounded Warrior Project
  •        Cook County Recorder of Deeds
  •        Volunteers of America
  •        YMCA of Metro Chicago
  •        Cook County Dept. of Public Health
  •        Cook County Veterans Affairs
  •        Pace Bus
  •        Forest Park Vet
  •        U.S. Bank
  •        Illinois Secretary of State
  •        and more.

For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3805.

Aug
30
Thu
Cook County Veterans Picnic and Outreach Forum 2018 @ Brookfield Zoo in the Swan Pavilion
Aug 30 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Veterans picnic August 2018 Brookfield

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