Events

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!!!

Oct
25
Sat
Veterans’ Community Breakfast, October 25th @ Healing Temple Church
Oct 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

This Informational Breakfast is designed to help educate church leaders on best practices in welcoming Veterans and their families into the church and provide resources that assist Veterans and their families facing homelessness, unemployment and educational needs.

Did you know that 53,000 Veterans suffer from physical injuries but more than 500,000 suffer from moral injuries in need of Soul Repair?  We will provide you with information that will ignite your ministry and help restore those who have been affected while serving our country.

In partnership with VetNet, Mr. David Rogers, Executive Director

Invited Guests:  Jacques Rene Hebert, ChildServ, Dr. Troy Harden, Multi-Faith Veterans Support Initiative, Rev. Rachel Mikaelsen, Multi-faith Veterans Support Initiative, DePaul University in partnership with the McCormick Foundation,   Victor J. LaGroon, Co. Chair of the Advisory Council on Veterans Affairs for the City of Chicago, Dryhootch Chicago, Kevin McCauley, Al Zaragoza, Superintendent, Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission, Chaplin Service, Jesse Brown VA Hospital.

FREE  Veteran Ministry Startup Kits for faith based organizations

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Nov
1
Sat
Veterans for Unification November 2014 Meeting @ Oak Park Public Library
Nov 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for Unification will meet on November 1, 2014 at the Oak Park Public Library from 10AM to 11:30AM.  Bruce Parry (CVO Chair) will be the guest speaker with entertainment by Ukulele Players of Oak Park.  Refreshment will be available.  more info at: http://veteransforunification.org/vu/

Veterans for Unification is a member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Feb
7
Sat
Veterans for Unification February 2015 Meeting @ Oak Park Public Library
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for Unification will meet on February 7, 2015 at the Oak Park Public Library from 10AM to 11:30AM.  Samantha Schleiger (MS, Hines VA Dietitics) will be the guest speaker.  Refreshment will be available.  more info at: http://veteransforunification.org/vu/

Veterans for Unification is a member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

May
23
Sat
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2015 @ Downtown Chicago
May 23 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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chi mem day parade

Join CVO in the Memorial Day Parade at 11 AM on Saturday, May 23rd. We’ll have vehicles. You can walk or ride. Bring the family! It will be a lot of fun! Wear your CVO hats and shirts!

We’re number 81 and we’re forming up on Wacker Drive between LaSalle and Wells. The kick off is at noon and we march down State Street. You may be on TV. The parade will be over by 2 PM or so.

All member organizations are invited to march with CVO. Join us!

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

Aug
21
Fri
Hines VA Family Empowerment Network Connecting Inside Out @ Hines VA Hospital
Aug 21 @ 9:45 am – 1:30 pm
Nov
7
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting November 2015 @ Oak Park Public Library
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on November 7, 2015. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.
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