Events

Mar
21
Sat
NWVU Luncheon and Awards Gala 2015 @ Marriott Midway Hotel
Mar 21 @ 11:00 am

2015 Luncheon and Gala

Women Veterans Luncheon Conference | 11 AM – 4 PM → *Registration Required (also attend the Awards Gala for $55 per guest. **$10 Discount for attending the Conference) | Click for Details Here

Awards Gala | 6 PM – 12 AM → Purchase Award Gala Tickets online only $65 per guest. | Click for Details Here

Place an AD for the NWVU 10th Anniversary Souvenir Book | Click for Details Here

VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon 2015 @ VFW Post 6863
Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon

It is that time once again, so mark your calendars for Saturday, March 21, 2015, for the 40th Annual Dinner event. The location for this years event located in the Southwest suburbs of Cook County. See your Post Cmdr for Tickets. $25ea/per person. Tables of 8 is preferable, guest or couples also accepted.

Please RSVP By March 15, 2015

Please Make payable to: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Mail to:

VAC F/O: Peter Bencak

2135 W POTOMAC AVE #3

CHICAGO IL 60622-3011

For More Information Please Call,
VAC Office, Abundio “AL” Zaragoza, Superintendent at (312) 433-6010.
Email: abundio.zaragoza@cookcountyil.gov

 

 

Location:

VFW Post 6863

7256 W. 63rd Street

Summit, Il 60501

 

Time:

Saturday March 21, 2015

2:00 PM | Cocktail Hour

3:00 PM | Dinner will be served

Download Flyer Below↓

VAC Dinner Flyer

Apr
18
Sat
One Savvy Veteran Fundraiser @ Avenue Wine Bar
Apr 18 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

“One Year and Counting”

One Savvy Veteran is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded April 2014 by a woman veteran to meet the needs of fellow women warriors. Our mission is to encourage, educate and empower women veterans to successfully navigate the transition from military service to civilian life. We are a source of support, advocacy, assistance and access to veteran-specific information and resources for women veterans in Illinois.

All donations are tax deductible and go directly towards assisting women veterans in crisis.

One Savvy Veterans One Year Anniversary FundraiserOne Savvy Veteran –  Website | Facebook

May
2
Sat
CVO Awards Luncheon 2015 @ Japan Hibachi Grill
May 2 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

 

CVO Fundraiser Party

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

Coalition of Veterans Organizations

When: Saturday, May 2nd, 11:30 AM to 3:30 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 info
Price 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.

CVO's Awards Luncheon

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Jul
3
Fri
Naval Station Great Lakes Firecracker Rock and Run 2015
Jul 3 @ 8:15 pm
Jul
14
Tue
SEMINAR SERIES: VA BENEFITS: WHO GETS WHAT? @ Richard J. Daley Center
Jul 14 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

CIRCUIT COURT
OF COOK COUNTY
ELDER JUSTICE CENTER
FREE SENIOR ENRICHMENT SEMINAR SERIES:
VA BENEFITS: WHO GETS WHAT?

  • Service – Connected Disability, Medical and Funeral Benefits
  • Aid and Attendance Benefit Application Process
  • Navigating through the VA System – Federal, State, County

SPEAKERS:

Wendy Cappelletto, Esq.
Office of the Public Guardian, Cook County
VA Accredited Attorney

Amy Delaney, Esq.
Partner, Delaney, Delaney and Voorn
VA Accredited Attorney

Sharon Buchanan
Veteran Service Officer
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street
Courtroom 2005
Chicago, Illinois 60602

TO REGISTER CONTACT:
The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center
(312) 603-9233

Hon. Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

Hon. Patricia Banks, Presiding Judge, Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division

VA BENEFITS – WHO GETS WHAT (July 14, 2015)

Jul
28
Tue
Seminar on Recognizing, Preventing and Responding to Elder Abuse @ Richard J. Daley Center
Jul 28 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

CIRCUIT COURT

OF COOK COUNTY

ELDER JUSTICE CENTER

FREE SENIOR ENRICHMENT SEMINAR SERIES:

Recognizing, Preventing and Responding

to Elder Abuse

  • Do you have a family member taking advantage of you financially?
  • Are you concerned about a friend whose caregiver seems manipulative and controlling?
  • Are you a professional working with older adults?
  • If you answered yes to one of these questions, this seminar is for you.

SPEAKERS: Holly Zielke

Illinois Department on Aging

Adult Protective Services

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Richard J. Daley Center

50 West Washington Street

Courtroom 2005

Chicago, Illinois 60602

TO REGISTER CONTACT:

The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center

(312) 603-9233

RECOGNIZING, PREVENTING & RESPONDING TO ELDER ABUSE (July 28, 2015)

Jul
31
Fri
Workshop on Housing & Careers After Service @ Calumet City Public Library
Jul 31 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Please join Congresswoman Robin Kelly for her Veteran Workshop featuring two panel discussions. The first panel discussion focusing on Veteran access to housing will feature experts providing advice for veteran homeowners. The second panel will focus on finding carriers after service and transitioning your skills from service into the private and public sector. Representatives from federal and local agencies, as well as, Veteran Service Organizations will be present to provide assistance with benefit claims and answer questions.

Registration recommended at:

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-workshop-on-housing-and-careers-after-service-tickets-17604627916?aff=es2

Robin Kelly Event

Back 2 School Nights with MPMA Chicago Chapter #2
Jul 31 @ 7:00 pm

Montford Point Marine Association
Chicago Chapter #2

‘Back 2 School Nights’

MPMA Veterans Center
7011 South Vincennes Avenue Chicago, IL 60621

Friday July 31st & Friday August 7th * 7pm

Food * Drink Specials * Door Prizes
Games * Raffles * Dance Music

Please donate school supplies for the
MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 Annual Back2School Picnic
(Saturday * August 29, 2015 * 12pm * Dan Ryan Woods * Grove #14)

The MPMA is a 501c3 non-profit veteran organization. Donations
are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Back to School Nights

Aug
7
Fri
Back 2 School Nights with MPMA Chicago Chapter #2
Aug 7 @ 7:00 pm

Montford Point Marine Association
Chicago Chapter #2

‘Back 2 School Nights’

MPMA Veterans Center
7011 South Vincennes Avenue Chicago, IL 60621

Friday July 31st & Friday August 7th * 7pm

Food * Drink Specials * Door Prizes
Games * Raffles * Dance Music

Please donate school supplies for the
MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 Annual Back2School Picnic
(Saturday * August 29, 2015 * 12pm * Dan Ryan Woods * Grove #14)

The MPMA is a 501c3 non-profit veteran organization. Donations
are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Back to School Nights