Seminar for Veterans: Finding Employment

and Working from Home

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)

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

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)

CIRCUIT COURT

OF COOK COUNTY

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)

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

2015 U.S. Veterans Resource Expo
Tuesday, August 18, 11AM-3PM
Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Dr.

+ Takes place during Opening Day of the 2015 Midwest Valor Games
+ The Resource Expo connects military veterans and their families and service members with over 40 community organizations, agencies and businesses offering assistance with veteran benefits in education, disabilities, housing, legal services, child and family services
+ While not a job fair, become aware of employment opportunities
+ FREE PARKING on Waldron at Soldier Field

Register for the Resource Expo HERE

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Questions? Contact Special Recreation at special.recreation@chicagoparkdistrict or 312.742.5798