Events

Aug
11
Fri
98th Anniversary of American Legion, George L Giles Post #87 @ American Legion, George L Giles Post #87
Aug 11 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

98th Anniversary of American Legion, George L Giles Post #87
at the Grand Ballroom in Chicago, IL
Date August 11, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Contact Commander Ashley Shine at 773-363-2920 or ashleyshine5025@comcast.net

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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Aug
19
Sun
American Legion, George L Giles Post #87, 99th Anniversary Dinner
Aug 19 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

99th Anniversary of American Legion, George L Giles Post #87
at the Grand Ballroom in Chicago, IL
Date August 19, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Contact Commander Ashley Shine at 773-363-2920 or 773-742-6003
or email: ashleyshine5025@comcast.net

Giles 99th Dinner

 

Sep
26
Wed
Property Tax Workshop @ Montford Point Marine Association
Sep 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Property Tax Workshop @ Montford Point Marine Association  | Chicago | Illinois | United States

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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
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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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Oct
24
Sat
Veterans Benefits Workshop @ VFW Post 1197
Oct 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Veterans Benefits Workshop @ VFW Post 1197

New Date! October 24

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the date of the VFW Benefits workshop was changed to Saturday, October 24.

  • When Saturday, October 24, 2020, 0900-1500 Sign in Breakfast 0800-0900
  • Where VFW Post 1197 645 S. River St., Batavia, IL 60510
  • Cost Registration $20 Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch

Pay by Mail?
Make Check to VFW Post 1337
PO Box 24
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Limited seating
please register early at http://www.vetworkshop.org/register.html

 

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Jun
23
Thu
Chicago Summer Stand Down 2022 @ General Jones Armory
Jun 23 – Jun 24 all-day
Chicago Summer Stand Down 2022 @ General Jones Armory

Thursday & Friday

June 23rd & June 24th 2022

General Jones Armory
5200 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, Il

Honoring Those Who Have Served

Due To Covid-19 Mandates, Pre-Registration Is Required and Capacity Is Limited! Reserve At The Following Contact Numbers:

Jesse Brown Veterans Call: 312-569-5750 Or 312-569-8288

Hines Veterans Call: 708-202-5101

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Nov
11
Fri
NWVU Veterans Day Celebration at Olive Harvey College @ Olive-Harvey College
Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm

You’re invited to Olive Harvey College, Friday November 11, 2022, for a Veterans Day Celebration.

Honoring all veterans and recognizing military women veterans who continue to serve.

Sep
27
Sat
NWVU Stand Down to Stand Up for Our Sisters 2025 @ Hilton Hotel
Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
PLEASE JOIN THE NATIONAL WOMEN VETERANS UNITED (NWVU), 
FOR OUR STAND DOWN TO STAND UP FOR OUR SISTERS! 
 

Open Invitation To All Military Women Veterans

A Stand Down to Stand Up for Our Sisters!

Saturday ~ September 27, 2025 ~ 10AM to 2PM

Hilton Hotel
9333 South Cicero Avenue Oak Lawn ~ Illinois

 (VENDOR FORMS BELOW) 

The Stand Down is a free, welcoming event dedicated to military women  veterans.

Attendees can connect with a range of essential services and resources and enjoy a special event filled with camaraderie, raffles, and an exciting grand prize.

Please register by email nwvu.org@gmail.com or call (872) 731-2150
no later than Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Raffle tickets will be distributed on the day of the event until 10:45 AM and the winner must be present.

VA Claims Information Healthcare Resources Housing Solutions Employment Support Mental Health Counseling and much more..

(872) 731-2150       nwvu.org@gmail.com