Events

Oct
26
Sat
MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 53rd Anniversary Banquet @ Chicago Lake Shore Hotel
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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The Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., Chicago Chapter 2 (MPMA, Inc.) invites you to join and celebrate its 53rd Anniversary Black Tie Awards Luncheon, October 26, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

MPMA, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit veteran service organization established in 1966 to perpetuate the legacy of the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans who entered the Marine Corps and trained at a segregated boot camp located in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina from 1942-1949.

We hope that you will be able to take part in one or more of the many exciting events we have planned during our 53rd Anniversary Weekend (October 25-27, 2019) in Chicago, Illinois. For more information please visit www.montfordpointmarineschicago.org to experience firsthand the pride we take in supporting our cause and preserving the legacy of the WWII veterans of Montford Point Camp.

Sincerely,
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Sharon Stokes-Parry
President, Chicago Chapter 2
Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.

Saturday October 26th 2019Purchase Banquet Tickets
1pm – 5pm
Please call 773-873-6600 for ticket information or purchase tickets online here.

*This is a Black Tie Affair*
Ticket cost $50.00 Per Ticket

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel
4900 S. Lakeshore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60035

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Nov
11
Mon
Volunteer to Help “Preserve The Legacy” of The Montford Point Marines @ Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) Veteran Center
Nov 11 all-day
Volunteer  to Help “Preserve The Legacy” of The Montford Point Marines @ Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) Veteran Center

We need your help to restore and repair the Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) Veteran Center located at 7011 S. Vincennes, Chicago, Illinois 60621.

We are asking for at least 50 volunteers to help work in our veteran center on November 11, 2019. We have a partnership with Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit with a Heroes at Home Program and Sears, our benevolent donor who will supply funding for some of the internal repairs, if MPMA finds the volunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering. Please sign up at the Rebuilding Together link https://form.jotform.com/92934088640161 and email your name and phone number to Chris Lacey at MPMACorrespondenceOfficer@gmail.com.

We will add you to our master list of volunteers.

The deadline to sign up is November 8, 2019.

Thank you in advance.

For a more detailed explanation of the volunteer event on November 11, 2019, see below.

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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

Jun
15
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting June 2024
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on June 15, 2024.

Veterans for Unification
June Meeting

Saturday
June 15,  2024

10 – 11:30 AM


Oak Park Public Library

Veterans Room on the Second Floor
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)

Phone (708) 383-8200

FREE parking on the Lower Level and Handicapped accessible with elevator.

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

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


Face Masks are Optional


Guest Speaker:

Catherine Sevedge
LCSW Director, Vet Center in Forest 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.

 

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