Events

May
14
Tue
Chicago Tribune Career Fair @ Fountain Blue Banquets and Conference Center
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Chicago Tribune Career Fair

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Carlisle Banquets
435 E. Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148

Tuesday, May 14, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Fountain Blue Banquets and Conference Center
2300 Mannheim Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018

Jul
27
Sat
Korean War Veterans 66th ARMISTICE Salute of July 1953 @ Kennedy Park
Jul 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Korean War Veterans 66th ARMISTICE Salute of July 1953 @ Kennedy Park

Share a moment of Remembrance to ALL those that served during the KOREAN WAR 66 years ago
Please join this Invite to: End of the KOREAN War of July 1953 event

On Sat. July 27, 2019 in Chicago Kennedy Park located at 11320 S. Western Ave.

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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
NWVU Military Women Veteran’s Stand Down @     St Elizabeth’s Hall

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
Aug
28
Wed
Chicago Tribune August Career Fair @ Carlisle Banquets
Aug 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Chicago Tribune Career Fair

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Carlisle Banquets
435 E. Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148

Sep
7
Sat
NWVU Dedication Grand Opening Military Women Veterans Center @ SGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran’s Center
Sep 7 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
NWVU Dedication Grand Opening Military Women Veterans Center @ SGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran’s Center

On behalf of the National Women Veterans United, we cordially invite you to attend our Dedication Grand Opening Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The event will be held at 8620 S. Pulaski (Lower Level) (elevator or stairs) Chicago, IL 60652.

There are free plaza parking spots, handicap designation and general parking on both ends of the commercial property including an additional parking lot on the South end of the plaza.

We hope that your schedule permits your participation.

Respectfully,
Rochelle Crump, MS CED, President/Founder
National Women Veterans United (NWVU)

SGT Simone A. Robinson
Military Women Veteran’s Center
8620 South Pulaski (Lower Level)
Chicago, IL 60652
Office: (872) 731-2150 NWVU E-mail: nwvu.org@gmail.com

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Veterans Strike Force 2019 Fundraiser @ Two Volcano Seafood Boil Buffet
Sep 7 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Veterans Strike Force 2019 Fundraiser @ Two Volcano Seafood Boil Buffet

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Contact Veterans Strike Force at:https://www.veteransstrikeforce.org/contact-us/

Sep
21
Sat
NWVU Suicide Awareness Training @ SGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran’s Center
Sep 21 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
NWVU Suicide Awareness Training @  SGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran’s Center

Join NWVU for Peer Support I
Supported by the Veterans Support Foundation (VSF)

Suicide Awareness Training

Free QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Question. Persuade. Refer

Saturday, September 21, 2019
11:30am – 1:30pm

RSVP Nwvu.org@gmail.com
or
(872) 731-2150

Guest Speaker Erika J. Kendrick
Survivor & Acclaimed Author
“Who Moved My Happy”

Please NWVU as they share ways that we can all make a difference! Learn more about how to recognize and intercede on behalf of our military veterans, their families and civilians who live with mental health challenges. Please pass it on!

This is a MUST COME TO EVENT! CEU’s for Counselors and Social Workers!

Lunch will be provided
Free Parking

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Nov
6
Wed
Us Marine Corps 244th Birthday Cake-Cutting Ceremony @ Chicago’s Veterans Home
Nov 6 @ 11:00 am

Come out to the site of the New Chicago Veterans Home for a CAKE Cutting Ceremony Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 1100 hrs.

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Nov
17
Sun
Chicago Veterans Hiring Fair for Veterans and Spouses @ Park Tavern
Nov 17 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Are you currently looking for a new career? Join the upcoming Hiring event and be prepared to interview with hiring managers and recruiters from local companies looking to hire.

Dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes.

When: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Park Tavern 1645 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Parking: Free Street Parking

EMPLOYERS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS EVENT?
Reserve a spot for your Company today. Contact Pedro Lopez at plopez@chicagovets.org

Eventbrite-button-tranparent-600x233REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-veterans-hiring-fair-tickets-80125656997