CVO Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 1
The Coalition of Veterans Organization Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 1. Please download your copy today!! Continue reading
CBS 2 News Story “VA Crisis Hotline Puts Suicidal Chicago Vet On Hold”
Every day 22 veterans kill themselves, and every day some of them reach out for help. CBS 2’s Jim Williams reports, that help wasn’t there when they needed it most. Dr. Bruce E. Parry on CBS 2 Chicago News talks about the problems of the VA Crisis Hotline. Continue reading
White Sox Military Discount Tickets on Memorial Day May 22, 2016
The Chicago White Sox invite you to celebrate Memorial Day at U.S. Cellular Field! On this special game they are offering specially priced tickets to all military personnel, veterans, their family, and friends. In addition to specially priced tickets, they invite you to participate in a pre-game parade on the field! Continue reading
UIC’s Production of SNAFU
The University of Illinois at Chicago is performing a world premiere of SNAFU (Feb 19-28), a play inspired by the stories of veterans. It is a compelling drama exploring the struggle of soldiers and their loved ones to navigate life after combat. Continue reading
Serving Your Country radio program
“Serving Your Country” airs Sunday nights, 2100-2300, on WUSN, 99.5. As the name suggests, it is dedicated to those who serve, or have served, our Country. Continue reading
Veterans for Unification Meeting February 6, 2016
Veterans for Unification will meet on February 6, 2016 at the Oak Park Public Library from 10AM to 11:30AM. Cynthia McKee (Veterans Service Officer, IL DEPT of VA) will be the guest speaker. Music, Refreshments & Camaraderie. Continue reading
Chicago Veterans Grand Opening of VetHub
Chicago Veterans Team invite you to join us in celebrating the grand opening of the VetHub (5031 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL) on February 20th at 1pm.
The VetHub will not only serve as the office for Chicago Veterans, but will also be used as a mentoring facility for Veterans needing assistance with laptops available for Chicago Veterans’ Members to work on disability claims, education benefits, building a resume, finding employment or even starting their own business. Continue reading
Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption Seminar
Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski in partnership with the Cook County Department of Veteran Affairs and the Cook County Assessor’s Office will be hosting a seminar to assist veterans with the Disabled Veterans Exemption application process. Applications will be available from the Assessor’s Office beginning January 27th on the Cook County Assessor’s website. Continue reading
VVA Chapter 311 Newsletter January / February 2016
Download the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #311 Newsletter for January / February 2016. Continue reading
The Walter Reed Foundation Retreats
The Walter Reed Foundation is sponsoring “Bridging the Gap Retreats” to support post 9/11 combat/deployment service members and veterans and their caregiver or primary support person in their journey of healing. This four-day relaxation and reconnection retreat, intended as a strong adjunct to VA/DoD services, will take place at the Union League Club Chicago, Chicago, Il. March 17-20, 2016. Continue reading
Worth Fighting For: An Army Ranger’s Journey Out of the Military and Across America
Worth Fighting For Chicago Public High School Tour featuring Rory Fanning Sponsored by The Chicago Teachers Union & The Chicago Chapter of Veterans for Peace. Rory will visit CPS high schools throughout the 2015/2016 school year in the hopes of helping students make a more informed decision before joining the military. These speaking visits will help serve as much-needed space in which students can come together for important and timely discussions about the fourteen-year-old global war on terror, the motivations behind these wars, and what those who are fighting in them are expected to do. Continue reading
Upcoming CVO Meetings 2016
Happy New Year! Mark your calendars for upcoming 2016 CVO Meetings. Continue reading