Events

Mar
21
Sat
March 2015 CVO Meeting @ Jesse Brown VA
Mar 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will meet this Saturday, March 21st from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. Garage parking will be validated.

The agenda includes nominations for the CVO Executive Committee, a presentation on the 50th Anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War by Ray Parrish, a presentation from Oak Street Health and their Veterans’ program, a discussion of the May 2nd Fundraiser, and more. Be sure to be there for this important meeting!!

Oak Street Health is providing coffee and refreshments.

Be early so we can start on time!

Apr
18
Sat
April 2015 CVO Meeting @ Jesse Brown VA
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations will be held on this Saturday, April 18th, at Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 10 AM to 12:30 PM.

Key agenda points will be the election to the Executive Committee, the May 2nd Fundraiser and the Memorial Day Parade.

As usual, coffee and donuts will be served!!

See you there.

Jun
20
Sat
June 2015 CVO Meeting @ Jesse Brown VA
Jun 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations will be held on this Saturday, June 20th, at Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 10 AM to 12:30 PM.

Jul
18
Sat
July 2015 CVO Meeting @ Jesse Brown VA
Jul 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The next CVO Meeting will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 10am.  Jesse Brown VA Hospital (820 S. Damen Chicago, IL) in the second floor Conference Room.

Coffee and doughnuts will be served!

Warmest regards,
Dr. Stacy L. Henderson
CVO Chair

Aug
8
Sat
August 2015 CVO Meeting @ NWVU Women Veterans Community Center
Aug 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The CVO Meeting will be held THIS Saturday, August 8, 2015, 10am at the NWVU Women Veterans Community Center, 7907-11 South Racine (corner of 79th Street).

Coffee and doughnuts will be served!!!

Warmest Regards,
Dr. Stacy L Henderson
Chair – CVO

Aug
18
Tue
U.S. Veterans Resource Expo 2015 @ Soldier Field
Aug 18 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

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

Download the FLYER

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

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Sep
19
Sat
September 2015 CVO Meeting @ Jesse Brown VA Hospital
Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Please note the next CVO Meeting is Saturday, September 19, 2015 – 10am at Jesse Brown VA Hospital – located at 820 S. Damen Avenue (2nd Floor Conference Room). Doughnuts and coffee will be served!

Warmest regards,
Dr. Stacy L. Henderson
CVO Chair

Oct
17
Sat
October 2015 CVO Meeting @ Jesse Brown VA Hospital
Oct 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:20 pm

Please note the next CVO Meeting is Saturday, October 17, 2015 – 10am at Jesse Brown VA Hospital – located at 820 S. Damen Avenue (2nd Floor Conference Room).

Oct
30
Fri
Elgin Community College Resource and Job Fair @ Elgin Community College Building J Events Center
Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dec
12
Sat
Chicago Park District to host a Veteran’s Resource Fair @ Welles Park
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm