Montford Point Marine Association Hosts an Army 239th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, June 14, 2014
TIME: 4PM – 9PM
PLACE: Montford Point Marine Association 7011 S. Vincennes Ave Chicago, IL
HONORING
ARMY VETERANS and SOLDIERS!
FREE FOOD, MUSIC AND FUN PARTY!
ARMY STRONGHOOAH!
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
Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.
Chicago Chapter #2
Cordially Invites You To Our
Veterans’ Day Celebration
‘Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes’
Tuesday * November 11, 2014 * 5pm
MPMA Veterans Center
7011 South Vincennes Avenue Chicago, IL 60621
Patriotic Tributes * Special Presentations * Fellowship
The Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit veteran organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Website – www.montfordpointmarineschicago.org
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:
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Join the USO of Illinois in support of the local military community at Clark After Dark, Chicago’s only downtown block party!
The USO of Illinois, through the support of Alderman Brendan Reilly of the 42nd Ward and Boss Bar gives summer its last “HOO-AH!” by rocking the block at Clark After Dark. The USO of Illinois’ annual Clark After Dark block party celebrates America’s military service members and their families. Proceeds from the event benefit the USO of Illinois’ programs and services that serve over 330,000 military personnel and military families in Illinois.
The event will feature live music by 16 Candles (Voted Chicago’s Best Cover Band!) and Liquidated Damages, military vehicle displays, food and drink specials, raffle and much more! USO Clark After Dark is held in River North at 420 N. Clark Street on W. Hubbard Street, between N. Clark and N. LaSalle.
VIP tickets available! This VIP Experience gives you access to all VIP areas, great food from restaurants like Chicago Cut Steakhouse and Bub City, and special drink options. Prices will go up at the door, so get these VIP Presale Tickets while they last!A non-profit organization, the USO of Illinois is fully supported by the generosity of the American people. The USO’s Clark After Dark gives Chicagoans an opportunity to support U.S. Armed Forces members and show their appreciation.
This event is free for active duty, guard and reserve military with a valid military ID. Come down to River North at 420 N. Clark Street Thursday, August 20th between 4pm and 10 pm! |
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