Events

Oct
13
Sat
Veterans’ Breakfast hosted by State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant @ Plainfield American Legion
Oct 13 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Bertino-Tarrant invites local veterans to annual breakfast

PLAINFIELD— State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) will be hosting a Veterans’ Breakfast next month.

The Veterans’ Breakfast will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Plainfield American Legion, 24741 W. Renwick Road.

“Thanking our veterans remains a priority for me,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “Events like this annual breakfast allow us to provide our military personnel with vital information and show our deep appreciation and support.”

Representatives from Honor Flight Chicago, Homes for Heroes, Veterans Commission of Kendall County, Will County Veterans Assistance Commission and the Attorney General’s Military and Veterans Rights Bureau will be in attendance to discuss the services and programs they offer.

The Veterans’ Breakfast will also feature guest speaker Geriann Weisbrook, the Founder of the Military Mama Network. She will discuss the Military Mama Network’s mission and the many resources available for local military families. 

“I look forward to meeting the veterans and thanking them for their service and contributions to our nation,” Bertino-Tarrant said.

Anyone wishing to attend the breakfast should RSVP online or call Bertino-Tarrant’s Plainfield office at (815) 254-4211.

The event is free and open to the public.

Veterans’ Breakfast

Date: Friday, Oct. 13

Time: 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Location: Plainfield American Legion (24741 W. Renwick Road)

2018 Veteran's Breakfast- Flyer

Feb
2
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting February 2019 @ Oak Park Public Library
Feb 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on February 2nd, 2019. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Veterans for Unification
February Meeting

Saturday
February 2, 2019

10 – 11:30 AM


Oak Park Public Library

Second Floor, Small Meeting Room
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)

Phone (708) 383-8200

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible – Public transportation: contact RTA

Guest:

Megan Wells

Award winning, nationally touring Storyteller
Performs an encounter with a WW2 Veteran bringing healing and inspiration

For more information about Megan Wells, visit meganwells.com/about-megan.html

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

 There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

For More Information Call: 847-827-0835

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization.  All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please join us today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park  IL 60301

Mar
16
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage awards Luncheon 2019 @ Ukrainian Cultural Center
Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm

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“Veterans Helping Veterans”

You are Cordially Invited to the

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County

Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon

Saturday, March 16, 2019

2:00 p.m. Sign-In & Cocktail Hour
3:00 p.m. Dinner Served Promptly at 3:00 p.m.!

Ukrainian Cultural Center 2247 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60622

Donation: $30.00 per person

Reserve Your Table of 8 Today ($240.00)

Tax Deductible Donations Welcomed

For Additional Information Contact: (773) 895-8015
Rochelle Crump, Chairperson, SR. Vice Commander
Jerry Thomas, VACCC Commander

Please RSVP ASAP

Make Checks Payable To: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County or (VACCC)

Mail to: ATTN: Peter Bencak, VAC Treasurer, 2135 W. Potomac Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60622-8270

(773)578-6868 cell

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Aug
3
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting August 2019
Aug 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on August 3, 2019. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Veterans for Unification
August Meeting

Saturday
August 3, 2019

10 – 11:30 AM


Oak Park Public Library

Second Floor, Small Meeting Room
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)

Phone (708) 383-8200

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible – Public transportation: contact RTA

Guests:

Linda Chapa LaVia
Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Dr. Mark Weiman D.M.D
A presentation about the dental bill H.R.96

 

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

 There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

For More Information Call: 847-827-0835

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization.  All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please join us today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park  IL 60301

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Aug
10
Sat
NWVU Military Women Veteran’s Stand Down @ St Elizabeth’s Hall
Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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National Women Veterans United Military Women Veterans Stand Down
PEER SUPPORT, RESOURCES & NETWORKING

Location: ST ELIZABETH HALL 44 East 41ST STREET (WABASH) 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Information on VA Benefits, Legal Assistance, Housing, Education, Counseling, Home Care, County Services, State Veteran Benefits, Employment, Personal Services, Health Care, Breast Cancer, and Entrepreneur Workshops, Crafts, Healthy Eating, Fun, De-stress, Dance Fitness, Camaraderie, SPECIAL RAFFLES ADA Compliance – Free Parking

You Must RSVP!!
Nwvu.org@gmail.com
or call 872.731-2150

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Aug
17
Sat
Benjamin O Davis VFW post 311 2019 Stand Down @ pin VFW Post 311 - Benjamin O Davis
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Nov
2
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting November 2019
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for Unification

Join Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on November 2, 2019.

Veterans for Unification
November Meeting

Saturday
November 2, 2019

10 – 11:30 AM


Oak Park Public Library

Second Floor
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)

Phone (708) 383-8200

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible – Public transportation: contact RTA

Guest:

Steve Corbo
Curator and Board of Directors Member of the Italian American Veterans Museum in Stone Park, IL

 

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

For More Information Call: 847-827-0835

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization. All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please click here to join today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park IL 60301

Mar
7
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting March 2020 @ Oak Park Public Library
Mar 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for Unification

Join Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on March 7, 2020

Veterans for Unification
March Meeting

Saturday
March 7, 2020

10 – 11:30 AM


Oak Park Public Library

Second Floor
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)

Phone (708) 383-8200

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible – Public transportation: contact RTA

Guests:

Valeria Starr
Patient Advocate Program Coordinator
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

Veteran Artist

 

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

For More Information Call: 847-827-0835

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization. All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please click here to join today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park IL 60301

Nov
5
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting November 2022 @ Oak Park Public Library
Nov 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for Unification

Join Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on November 5, 2022

Veterans for Unification
November Meeting

Saturday
November 5, 2020

10 – 11:30 AM


Oak Park Public Library

Second Floor
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)

Phone (708) 383-8200

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible – Public transportation: contact RTA

Guests:

Valeria Starr
Patient Advocate Program Coordinator
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

Sarah Kraner
Patient Advocate Manager

 

 

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

For More Information Call: 847-827-0835

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization. All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please click here to join today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park IL 60301

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