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Veterans Affairs Committee Report for February 2019. Read more [...] Remember CVO on Giving Tuesday
Please remember to give a little to CVO to help us carry out our mission of advocating and educating. We advocate for veterans and their families; we educate veterans, their families and the public about issues of importance to veterans. Read more [...]
In memory of David J. Rogers, Jr.
CVO Founder and Director David Rogers passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018. He was also the Executive Director of VetNet, a member of Strike Force, Chair of the Lockhart Institute Veterans Program, and a member and participant in many other organizations and committees, including the Mayors Committee on Aging. He was an immense presence in the Veterans Movement and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Please join The Multi-Faith Veterans Initiative, Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute & Family in celebrating the Life Of David J. Rogers Jr. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute 4941 W. Chicago Ave. 10am-12pm Read more [...] VA’s Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (Ramp)
The Veteran Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 became law on August 23, 2017 (Pub L. 115-55). It is also known as the Appeals Modernization Act. Read more [...] CVO marches with Poor People’s Campaign to Illinois State Capitol
CVO marches with the Poor People's Campaign to the Illinois State Capitol on May 28, 2018. Read more [...] Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2018 Photos
CVO Members and Organizational Members march in the Chicago Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2018 Read more [...] CVO with Right to Heal at Sen. Durbin’s Office April 2018
CVO with Right to Heal at Sen. Durbin's Office on April 4, 2018. Read more [...] The Poor People’s Campaign Presentation
The Poor People's Campaign Presentation by Bruce Parry Read more [...] The Right to Heal VA Campaign (RTH) at Jesse Brown VA
On May 17th, join us as the Right to Heal Campaign announces a call to action and next steps in the fight to unite veterans and VA workers to save the VA and fight back against privatization. After the announcement the Workers’ Rights Board will hold a hearing to discuss what VA privatization would mean for veterans. The hearing will feature experts in the field of VA care, veterans speaking to their experience of using both the VA and the private sector, and VA employees who have dedicated their lives to serving veterans. Read more [...] In Memory of John Monaghan – 1946 – 2018
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of John Monaghan, Vice President of Veterans for Unification. John was an Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam and a veteran activist. 1946-2018 Read more [...] Join the Poor People’s Campaign Illinois Veterans Rally – May 28, 2018
Join the Illinois Veterans movement to transform the political, economic and moral structures of our country. Wear your military jackets, shirts, medals, assemble at the State Capitol on Memorial Day — Monday May 28, 2018 at 2pm. Read more [...] The Poor People’s Campaign: Veterans Rally on May 28th
Join the Poor People's Campaign at the Veterans Rally for Veterans' Health Care and Benefits and against cuts in Veterans' Care on May 28th in Springfield IL. More information: PoorPeoplesCampaign.org Read more [...]