Events

Aug
11
Thu
Melba Moore & NWVU Meet & Greet
Aug 11 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

National Women Veterans United will have two special events with Melba Moore. Tell your friends and family to come out and support the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Fundraiser and participate in the Meet and Greet. Please see flyers below.

National Women Veteran United
IL Community Women Veteran’s Center
7907 South Racine Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
Thursday, August 11, 2016
3:00pm-4:00pm

“STILL STANDING” the Melba Moore Story
Kroc Center Theater
1250 West 119th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
Friday, August 12, 2016
Doors Open at 7:00pm
Showtime 7:30pm
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.freshtix.com/events/melbamoore
Select the “NWVU Chicago Organization” Tab
Tickets are $20 (a $5 donation will be made to NWVU)
Tickets can also be purchased at the NWVU Office
For more information call 872-731-2150.

Melba Moore & NWVU Fundraiser

Aug
12
Fri
Melba Moore & NWVU Fundraiser
Aug 12 @ 7:00 pm

National Women Veterans United will have two special events with Melba Moore. Tell your friends and family to come out and support the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Fundraiser and participate in the Meet and Greet. Please see flyers below.

 

“STILL STANDING” the Melba Moore Story
Kroc Center Theater
1250 West 119th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
Friday, August 12, 2016
Doors Open at 7:00pm
Showtime 7:30pm
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.freshtix.com/events/melbamoore
Select the “NWVU Chicago Organization” Tab
Tickets are $20 (a $5 donation will be made to NWVU)
Tickets can also be purchased at the NWVU Office
For more information call 872-731-2150.

Melba Moore & NWVU Fundraiser

Aug
30
Tue
2016 Jesse Brown VAMC Annual Community Mental Health Summit @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Aug 30 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

On behalf of Mr. James McLain, Acting Medical Center Director of the
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center,

We cordially invite you to SAVE THE DATE for the
2016 Annual Community Mental Health Summit

Tuesday, August 30, 2016
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center,
820 S. Damen Ave. Chicago IL 60612,
Damen Pavilion, 2nd Floor Kizer Conference Center

Keynote Speaker: MG James Mukoyama (U.S. Army Retired)

The 2016 Mental Health Summit is a full-day event focused on the causes and prevention of Veteran suicide, to include keynote speakers, a Veterans’ panel, networking events, and breakout groups on various related topics.

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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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

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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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Feb
7
Tue
JBVA 2nd Annual Female Veterans Makeover @ Paul Mitchell The School-Chicago
Feb 7 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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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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Oct
18
Wed
Veterans’ Breakfast hosted by State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant @ Plainfield American Legion
Oct 18 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am

PLAINFIELD— State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) is hosting a Veterans’ Breakfast this month.

The Veterans’ Breakfast will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, at the Plainfield American Legion (24741 W. Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL).

Representatives from the Attorney General’s Military and Veteran Bureau, Homes for Heroes, Kendall County Veterans Assistance Commission, Military Mama Network and Will County Veterans Assistance Commission will be on hand to discuss services and programs they offer.

Veterans will have the opportunity to hear from special guest speaker Dr. Steven E. Braverman. Dr. Braverman has been the Hospital Director for the Edward Hines J. Hospital since the fall of 2016. An Iraq War Veteran, he has put a priority on making Hines the Flagship of the Veteran’s Health Administration.

The breakfast is free to area veterans and open to the press.

People wanting to attend the breakfast should RSVP at www.senatorbertinotarrant.com or call Samantha in Bertino-Tarrant’s Plainfield office at (815) 254-4211.

Veterans’ Breakfast

 

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 18

Time: 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Location: Plainfield American Legion (24741 W. Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL)

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