Events

Sep
24
Sat
Women Veteran’s Stand Down – September 2016 @ National Guard Armory
Sep 24 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Save the Date for the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Stand Down For All Women Veterans, Saturday, September 24, 2016.

NWVU Stand Down September 2016

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Nov
12
Sat
Veterans Strike Force presents A Tribute to the Veterans @ Best Western Hillside Hotel
Nov 12 @ 6:00 pm – Nov 13 @ 12:00 am

Support Veterans Strike Force By Attending their Upcoming Event!
—SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12TH—

Purchase Tickets  at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tribute-to-the-veterans-starring-melba-moore-the-fabulous-drifters-and-ronn-easton-tickets-27765460239?ref=enivtefor001&invite=MTA3NTgzNjUvYnJ1Y2VAY29hbGl0aW9ub2Z2ZXRzLm9yZy8w&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&utm_term=eventpage

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Dec
30
Fri
NWVU Dinner Dance Fundraiser 2016 @ American Legion Post 330 Memorial Hall
Dec 30 @ 6:30 pm – 11:59 pm

Join the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) for a Semi Formal Dinner Dance fund-raiser, in support of the IL Community Women Veteran’s Center.
Music, food, fun, 50/50 raffles and camaraderie!
Individual ticket donations ($50) or take advantage of a $50 discount for a table of ten at $450.00.

Friday, December 30, 2016

6:30 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.

American Legion Post 330 Memorial Hall
950 Legion Drive, Calumet City, IL

★ Attire Semi Formal ★

★ Purchase a Table for a $50 Discount!

$50 Per Person – Tables Seat Ten (10)

Call For Tickets (872) 731-2150 or E-mail Nwvu.org@gmail.com

↓ Buy Tickets Online at: ↓eventbrite_logo_gradient_v2

Proceeds support the Women Veteran’s Center
NWVU is a 501(c) 3 Non Profit Organization

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Jan
14
Sat
NWVU January 2017 Meeting @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The National Women Veterans United Membership & Business Meeting is Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Women Veteran’s Center located at 7907-09 S. Racine Chicago, IL 60620.

As you know, they only meet once a month and starting a new year! There is much to discuss regarding their programs and initiatives going forward. The members are responsible for reviewing the finances and the organization’s plans. They are in dire need of a Recording Secretary!

Please be on time and bring a healthy snack! Following the meeting is the HCV Health Care Education workshop. Please invite a guest for the presentation, refreshments will be provided.

There are several Birthdays! Remember to send your sisters some love!
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NWVU Veterans Health Series @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center
Jan 14 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

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Aug
5
Sat
Apostolic Church of God Family & Friends Festival @ Apostolic Church of God
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sep
23
Sat
NWVU Peer -to -Peer Brunch @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 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.

Feb
24
Sat
NWVU Black History Month Fund-Raiser 2018 @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center
Feb 24 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 25 @ 12:00 am
NWVU Black History Month Fund-Raiser 2018 @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center  | Chicago | Illinois | United States

National Women Veterans United Black History Month Fund-Raiser
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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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