Events

Apr
20
Sat
Spring Fundraiser Party 2013 @ Montford Point Marine Association
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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cvo spring fundraiser

Fundraiser Buffet, Show and Raffle for the

Coalition of Veterans Organizations

When: Saturday, April 20th, Noon to 4 PMWhere: Montford Point Marine Association, 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago
(I-90-94: Exit 71st St; turn West; 1st right at light; on right)
(CTA Red Line: Get off at 69th St; 1 block South on Vincennes)Food: by Chef Charles ‘Smudge’ Coleman
band info
Price 25 dollars

cvo logo 224For more information: Charles ‘Smudge’ Coleman at 773-562-6992. 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.

Jun
15
Sat
June 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will be held on Saturday, June 15th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the
Montford Point Marine Association
7011 S Vincennes in Chicago

We’ll have the agenda out early next week.

Coffee and donuts will be served!

See you there.

Jul
20
Sat
July 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will be held on Saturday, July 20th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the
Montford Point Marine Association
7011 S Vincennes in Chicago

Aug
31
Sat
August 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Aug 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will be held on Saturday, August 31st from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the
Montford Point Marine Association
7011 S Vincennes in Chicago

Sep
21
Sat
CVO Meeting Jesse Brown VA at 10 AM @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

More Info here.

Oct
17
Thu
Chicago Job Fair @ Congress Plaza Hotel
Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

More info here

Oct
21
Mon
CVO Action: Stop Cutting the Budget on the Backs of Veterans @ Cook County Building
Oct 21 @ 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Very Short Notice: CVO Monday Action: Monday, Oct 21 at 10 AM on the 5th Floor of the County Building in Chicago

CVO is conducting an action to support the Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission (CC VAC). We will meet at 10 AM on Monday, October 21st on the 5th Floor of the County Building, 118 N. Clark Street. We will try to meet with the Finance Committee Chair, John Daley in Room 567 and have them increase the budget of the CC VAC instead of cutting the budget on the backs of veterans!

More Info Here

Oct
26
Sat
Stand Down for Women Veterans 2013 @ Montford Point Marine Association
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

More info here

Nov
16
Sat
Montford Point President’s Luncheon Fundraiser @ Montford Point Marine Association
Nov 16 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

You are all cordially invited to attend the Montford Point Marine Association Inc, Chicago Chapter 2, Presidents’ Luncheon Fundraiser on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm. Guest Speaker: Art Norman of NBC 5. Raffle @ $50.00 per ticket and a luncheon @ $20.00 per ticket. The prizes are 1st $2500.00, 2nd $1000.00, 3rd $500.00. Continue reading

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