Events

Jun
23
Thu
Chicago Summer Stand Down 2022 @ General Jones Armory
Jun 23 – Jun 24 all-day
Chicago Summer Stand Down 2022 @ General Jones Armory

Thursday & Friday

June 23rd & June 24th 2022

General Jones Armory
5200 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, Il

Honoring Those Who Have Served

Due To Covid-19 Mandates, Pre-Registration Is Required and Capacity Is Limited! Reserve At The Following Contact Numbers:

Jesse Brown Veterans Call: 312-569-5750 Or 312-569-8288

Hines Veterans Call: 708-202-5101

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Mar
29
Wed
DePaul University’ College of Education Presents: The Arts & Healing @ DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus – Arts & Letters Building, Room 207
Mar 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join DePaul University and Veterans Advocacy Group in honor of National Vietnam Veterans Day. The featured speaker will be author William V. Taylor with his book “On Full Automatic”. The story emerges from his personal experience and the accounts of other veterans who served with him during the heavy combat of 1967 and 1968.  https://williamvtaylor.com/

March 29, 2023 | 6-7:30 p.m.

DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus – Arts & Letters Building, Room 207

2315 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

The conversation facilitated by Dr. Horace Hall will highlight how storytelling and the arts can work together in healing through trauma.

Co-sponsored by the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO).

REGISTER HERE

Sep
27
Sat
NWVU Stand Down to Stand Up for Our Sisters 2025 @ Hilton Hotel
Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
PLEASE JOIN THE NATIONAL WOMEN VETERANS UNITED (NWVU), 
FOR OUR STAND DOWN TO STAND UP FOR OUR SISTERS! 
 

Open Invitation To All Military Women Veterans

A Stand Down to Stand Up for Our Sisters!

Saturday ~ September 27, 2025 ~ 10AM to 2PM

Hilton Hotel
9333 South Cicero Avenue Oak Lawn ~ Illinois

 (VENDOR FORMS BELOW) 

The Stand Down is a free, welcoming event dedicated to military women  veterans.

Attendees can connect with a range of essential services and resources and enjoy a special event filled with camaraderie, raffles, and an exciting grand prize.

Please register by email nwvu.org@gmail.com or call (872) 731-2150
no later than Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Raffle tickets will be distributed on the day of the event until 10:45 AM and the winner must be present.

VA Claims Information Healthcare Resources Housing Solutions Employment Support Mental Health Counseling and much more..

(872) 731-2150       nwvu.org@gmail.com