Events

Oct
21
Sat
Free October CPR Class for vets @ American Red Cross The Rauner Center
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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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Feb
3
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting February 2018 @ Oak Park Public Library
Feb 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Visit Veterans For Unification website at their next meeting on February 3rd, 2018. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Veterans for Unification
February Meeting

Saturday
February 3, 2018

10 – 11:30 AM


Oak Park Public Library

Second Floor, Small Meeting Room
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)

Phone (708) 383-8200

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible Wheel chair Accessible– Public transportation: contact RTA

Guest Speakers:

Dietitian from Hines VA Food and Services

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

 There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

For More Information Call: 847-827-0835

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization.  All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please join us today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park  IL 60301

Mar
24
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon 2018 @ Ukrainian Cultural Center
Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm

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“Veterans Helping Veterans”

You are Cordially Invited to the

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County

Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon

Saturday, March 24, 2018

2:00 p.m. Sign-In & Cocktail Hour
3:00 p.m. Please be on time and seated, Dinner Served Promptly at 3:00 p.m.!

Ukrainian Cultural Center 2247 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60622

Donation: $25.00 per person

Reserve Your Table of 8 Today ($200.00)

Tax Deductible Donations Welcomed

Rochelle Crump, Chairperson Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon

Relax and have some good food and good fun with good friends”

Please RSVP by March 17, 2018

Make Checks Payable To: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County or (VACCC)

Mail to: ATTN: Peter Bencak, VAC Treasurer, 2135 W. Potomac Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60622-8270

(773)578-6868 cell

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Jun
2
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting June 2018 @ Oak Park Public Library
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on June 2nd, 2018. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Veterans for Unification
June Meeting

Saturday
June 2, 2018

10 – 11:30 AM


Oak Park Public Library

Second Floor, Small Meeting Room
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)

Phone (708) 383-8200

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible Wheel chair Accessible– Public transportation: contact RTA

Guest Speakers:

Tamara Jordan

 U.S. Senate Aide, Office of Senator Richard J. Durbin

Tom Day

Bugles Across America

Tom will play Taps in honor of our fallen comrades: Bill Krejci and John Monaghan

 

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

 There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

For More Information Call: 847-827-0835

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization.  All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please join us today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park  IL 60301

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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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Aug
4
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting August 2018 @ Oak Park Public Library
Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on June 2nd, 2018. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Veterans for Unification
August Meeting

Saturday
August 4, 2018

10 – 11:30 AM


Oak Park Public Library

Second Floor, Small Meeting Room
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)

Phone (708) 383-8200

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible – Public transportation: contact RTA

Guest Speakers:

Deborah Zajac

Decedent Affairs, Hines VA

Thomas Wendt

Center for Disability and Elder Law

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

 There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

For More Information Call: 847-827-0835

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization.  All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please join us today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park  IL 60301

Feb
2
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting February 2019 @ Oak Park Public Library
Feb 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on February 2nd, 2019. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Veterans for Unification
February Meeting

Saturday
February 2, 2019

10 – 11:30 AM


Oak Park Public Library

Second Floor, Small Meeting Room
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)

Phone (708) 383-8200

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible – Public transportation: contact RTA

Guest:

Megan Wells

Award winning, nationally touring Storyteller
Performs an encounter with a WW2 Veteran bringing healing and inspiration

For more information about Megan Wells, visit meganwells.com/about-megan.html

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

 There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

For More Information Call: 847-827-0835

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization.  All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please join us today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park  IL 60301

Mar
16
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage awards Luncheon 2019 @ Ukrainian Cultural Center
Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm

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“Veterans Helping Veterans”

You are Cordially Invited to the

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County

Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon

Saturday, March 16, 2019

2:00 p.m. Sign-In & Cocktail Hour
3:00 p.m. Dinner Served Promptly at 3:00 p.m.!

Ukrainian Cultural Center 2247 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60622

Donation: $30.00 per person

Reserve Your Table of 8 Today ($240.00)

Tax Deductible Donations Welcomed

For Additional Information Contact: (773) 895-8015
Rochelle Crump, Chairperson, SR. Vice Commander
Jerry Thomas, VACCC Commander

Please RSVP ASAP

Make Checks Payable To: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County or (VACCC)

Mail to: ATTN: Peter Bencak, VAC Treasurer, 2135 W. Potomac Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60622-8270

(773)578-6868 cell

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Aug
3
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting August 2019
Aug 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on August 3, 2019. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Veterans for Unification
August Meeting

Saturday
August 3, 2019

10 – 11:30 AM


Oak Park Public Library

Second Floor, Small Meeting Room
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)

Phone (708) 383-8200

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible – Public transportation: contact RTA

Guests:

Linda Chapa LaVia
Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Dr. Mark Weiman D.M.D
A presentation about the dental bill H.R.96

 

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

 There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

For More Information Call: 847-827-0835

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization.  All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please join us today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park  IL 60301

Download (PDF, 27KB)