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

Women Veterans Virtual Career Fair

August 18, 2015

1-3 EST

www.womenveterans.com

You have served the Nation, and we are honored to serve you by hosting a virtual career fair exclusively for female service members and veterans. Meet and interact, in real time, with recruiters from dozens of America’s most veteran friendly companies

• Free to active duty, reservists, guard, and women veterans

• Build a profile, upload resume, picture, and connect to your LinkedIn

• Chat with recruiters

• View and apply for jobs

• No travel

• No need to print resumes

• No need to dress up

• All from the comfort and convenience of your home or office

Companies Attending:

• ACCENTURE

• AETNA

• AMAZON

• AMTRAK

• ANTHEM INC

• APPLE

• ARAMARK

• ASTRA ZENECA

• AT&T

• BAE SYSTEMS

• CARGILL

• CDW

• CHARLES SCHWAB

• COMERICA

• CONVERGYS

• CSC

• CUBIC

• CUSHMAN &

WAKEFIELD

• DEPT OF ENERGY

• DEPT OF TREASURY

• DEPT OF

TRANSPORTATION

• DISCOVERY

COMMUNICATIONS

• EATON

• EXELON

• FIRST DATA

• GRAYBAR

• IRON MOUNTAIN • J.P MORGAN CHASE & CO.

• LIBERTY MUTUAL

• MONSANTO

• OAKWOOD

• PENSKE

• PFIZER

• REPUBLIC SERVICES

• SALESFORCE.COM

• SALLIE MAE

• STATE FARM

• AAFES

• TIAA CREF

• TRAVELERS

• TSA

• TYCO

• UNITED AIRLINES

• US BANK

• VERIZON

• WALMART • WASTE

MANAGEMENT

• WESTERN &

SOUTHERN LIFE

• WELLS FARGO

• XEROX

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