Events

Nov
6
Fri
Winnebago County Veterans Association 75th Dinner @ Giovanni's Restaurant
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm
Nov
7
Sat
Rockford Detachment 083 2015 Marine Corps Birthday Ball @ Memorial Hall
Nov 7 @ 6:00 pm – Nov 8 @ 12:00 am
Dec
12
Sat
Chicago Park District to host a Veteran’s Resource Fair @ Welles Park
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Feb
11
Thu
Chicago Park district Resource Fair @ Maggie Daley Park
Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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

Aug
23
Tue
Veteran Resource Fair at Soldier Field @ Soldier Field
Aug 23 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Mar
18
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon 2017 @ Ukrainian Cultural Center
Mar 18 @ 2:00 pm
Aug
5
Sat
Apostolic Church of God Family & Friends Festival @ Apostolic Church of God
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
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.

Oct
24
Wed
Kevlars To Careers Welcome Home Event 2018 @ Malcolm X College
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Kevlars To Careers Welcome Home Event 2018 @ Malcolm X College  | Chicago | Illinois | United States

A Resource Fair and Workshops to Equip Service Members, Veterans of all Eras, Active Duty Personnel and Reservists/National Guards

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 – 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Malcolm X College 1900 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612

FREE Workshops and Vendors Include: Employment and Vocational Training Opportunities /Women’s Veterans Needs /Housing and Emergency Services / Health and Wellness / Screenings/ Networking / Educational Benefits / Financial Readiness / Food/ Raffle and More….

PRESENTED BY COOK COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS, KAREN A. YARBROUGH

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US AT: 312-603-5788
To Register Please Email: brian.cross@cookcountyil.gov

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