Events

May
15
Thu
Veterans Hiring Expo @ Sears Centre Arena
May 15 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Veterans Hiring Expo May 2014
The Keeling Family Foundation and Support All Veterans Equally would like to extend an invitation to attend the Veteran Hiring Expo www.VeteranHiringExpo.org event on May 15th, 2014 (10a-4p) at the Sears Centre Arena for NO CHARGE.
  • Anyone can register online www.VeteranHiringExpo.org (2-3 minutes)
  • Please see attached flyer for more information
  • Place in bottom notes BEFORE submitting registration final button: FREE Registration
  • Please know that it is First Registered, First Served & 25 tables are left to fill
  • Employers please be prepared to provide open available positions so we can match veterans accordingly and have them apply online before the event
We will find, match, qualify, have veterans & dependants apply online and then send an individual spreadsheet of contact information to employers looking to hire veterans immediately within 14-21 days of online application for the entire year.
We look forward to working with you and have a great week. Thank you!
May
17
Sat
CVO Awards Luncheon 2014 @ Japan Hibachi Grill
May 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CVO Fundraiser Party

Fundraiser Party, Buffet, Show, Awards and Raffle for the

Coalition of Veterans Organizations

When: Saturday, May 17th, Noon to 4 PM

Where:Japan Grill Buffet, 4817-4827 W 76th St. (76th & Cicero) in Burbank, IL

All You Can Eat!

14 Huge Buffet Bars! Over 450 Items Available! Sushi Bar, Chinese, Japanese,
American & Mexican Cuisine

band infoPrice 25 dollars

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For more information: Bruce Parry, 773–320–1859 or Bruce@CoalitionofVets.org. 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.

May
24
Sat
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2014 @ Downtown Chicago
May 24 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

We hope to see everyone at the Memorial Day Parade
on Saturday, May 24th. We are Number 19, which means we will DEFINITELY be on TV this year!

Meet up at 11 AM on Wacker Drive between State and Wabash. Again, we are No. 19. Look for us, our signs and our vehicles there. View Map

Everyone is invited! Bring family and friends. You can walk or ride. The Parade is lots of fun and should be over by 2 PM or so. Be on time, we’ll be kicking off early this year due to our low number!

Come out and have fun!!!

May
30
Fri
A Night For Veterans: Honoring All Who Served @ National Veterans Art Museum
May 30 @ 11:00 pm – May 31 @ 3:00 am

A NIGHT FOR VETERANS: HONORING ALL WHO SERVED

MAY 30TH , 2014

FROM 6PM – 10PM

NATIONAL VETERANS ART MUSEUM

4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60641

KEYNOTE SPEAKER JOHN ARENA OF THE 45th WARD

  • Complimentary Appetizers and Drinks
  • Workshops
  • Live Music
  • Resources for Veterans

(This event is FREE and open to the public)

Jun
14
Sat
MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 Army 239th Birthday Celebration @ Montford Point Marine Association
Jun 14 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Montford Point Marine Association Hosts an Army 239th Birthday Celebration‏

Saturday, June 14, 2014

TIME: 4PM – 9PM

PLACE: Montford Point Marine Association 7011 S. Vincennes Ave Chicago, IL

HONORING
ARMY VETERANS and SOLDIERS!
FREE FOOD, MUSIC AND FUN PARTY!

ARMY STRONGHOOAH!

MPMA Army Birthday Celebration

Jun
21
Sat
June 2014 CVO Meeting @ National Veterans Art Museum
Jun 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will meet on  Saturday, June 21, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM, on the North side of Chicago at the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) at 4041 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago. We are very excited to be meeting there and to find such a fine venue as we move our meeting around to meet the needs of different veterans.

 

There is plenty of paid parking on the street and in the parking lot west off of Milwaukee Ave on Cuyler. There is free parking in the Sears lot across Cicero.

The agenda will start with a Power Point presentation on the CVO Veterans Program by the Chair, Dr. Bruce Parry. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what CVO does and to discuss our next steps.

 

We’ll be discussing the current crisis in the VA, the Crisis Hot Line campaign, the success of the recent Fundraiser and the success at the Memorial Day Parade.

There will be a tour of the museum at the end of the meeting.

 

As usual, coffee and donuts will be served! See you there!

Jul
19
Sat
July 2014 CVO Meeting @ Manual Perez Post 1017 American Legion
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will be from 10 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday, July 19th at the Manual Perez Post 1017 American Legion, 2658 S Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 (773-522-9315). We’ll discuss the carrying our message to the Legislators, what’s going on in the VA, the VA Crisis Hot Line, and more.

As usual, donuts and coffee will be served!

Get there early so we can get started on time!

Aug
16
Sat
August 2014 CVO Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Aug 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will hold it’s next meeting on Saturday, August 16th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Montford Point Marine Association, 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago.

We’re going back to Montford Point! Make sure to attend!

We’ll be having a presentation on the Crisis Hot Line from the Jesse Brown Suicide Prevention staff. We’ve received another response from the VA in Washington, DC in response to our letter about the Crisis Hot Line! Come to the meeting and hear the latest! Plus, much more!

Coffee and donuts will be served (as usual)!!

Be early so we can get started on time!

Aug
23
Sat
NWVU Annual Luncheon 2014 @ Nikos Restaurant
Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

NATIONAL WOMEN VETERANS UNITED
ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Women Veterans Are Heroes Too!
HONORING WOMEN VETERANS PAST & PRESENT

Saturday, August 23, 2014
12 Noon — 4:00 P.M.

Proceeds support our Annual Stand Down
for homeless and at Risk Women Veterans and “Right Now” Services.

Nikos Banquets

Nikos Restaurant
7600 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL
Luncheon Tickets $50 Per Person

Money DUE NO LATER than August 9, 2014
NO Tickets Sold at the Door

Make Checks and Money Orders Payable To:
National Women Veterans United
P.O. Box 20149
Chicago, Illinois 60620

Download Order Form Here!

NWVU-Luncheon-Ticket-form-2014Download Flyer ↓

NWVU-Luncheon-2014-Flyer

Sep
20
Sat
Town Hall Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Sep 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will sponsor a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, September 20th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Montford Point Marine Association, 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago. We have invited several elected representatives to attend, including Senators Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin, Rep. Bobby Rush, Rep. Danny Davis, Rep. Tammy Duckworth, Rep. Luis Gutierrez, Rep. Robin Kelly, Rep. Mike Quigley and Alderman Roderick Sawyer. We will be discussing the current crisis at the VA, the investigation of the Crisis Hot Line instigated by CVO and the need for these representatives to carry out the CVO Veterans Program in order to solve the problems of the VA.

Be sure to come out! As always, Coffee and Donuts will be served.

Arrive early so we can get started on time! We’ll be sending out reminders and more information as the date approaches!

Download Flyer Below ↓

Download Flyer for Town Hall Meeting