Saluting Military Moms far and near. Thank you for your sacrifice to stand in defense of the nation, to care for others while missing your children’s birthdays, school events, church activities and growth each day.
Happy Mother’s Day to our sister veterans across the world who are nurturing, guiding, encouraging, loving and holding accountable All children in your path.
Rochelle Crump, President/Founder
National Women Veterans United
Salute to the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Nurses, and the first responders across the nation on the front line defending the nation and in the hospitals and clinics. Continue reading
Military.com article about VA Accepting Applications for New In-Demand Job Training Programs. Continue reading
FOX 32: Illinoisans are asked to be on the alert for a pair of scams seeking to defraud residents of money and personal information. Secretary of State Jesse White issued the warning on Friday, offering details about each of the scams. Continue reading
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 04/20/2021. The Center for Women Veterans is sharing recent news stories that may be of interest to women Veterans, military women, and their supporters on a weekly basis. Continue reading
A California lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require the Government Accountability Office to investigate the involuntary discharge of thousands of women from military service from the 1950s to the 1970s due to pregnancy or motherhood — something that could end up restoring benefits to those who lost them through unwarranted dismissals.
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News from the University of Alabama and the distribution support campaign for the Women Who Served in the U.S. Military survey. Continue reading
DBSA’s mission is to provide hope, help, support, and education to individuals living with mood disorders. Our core strengths include offering peer support and wellness-oriented resources and serving as the leading peer-focused advocacy organization for people living with depression and bipolar. Continue reading
Participate in a voluntary research project. The purpose is to understand MST survivors’ experiences, perspectives, and priorities about mental health treatment and research. Applications Open: March 15-April 19, 2021
If you live in suburban Cook County and have lost income due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for Cook County Government rental assistance. Applications will be accepted from March 11-April 2. Continue reading
Register for the Developing your Childcare Business series. Along the way, sign up here for an individualized, or group virtual phone session with a WBDC business advisor for help launching or growing your business. Every Wednesday| April 7 – May 12, 2021 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, CST. Registration Deadline: March 31, 2021 Continue reading
Please see the link to read about NWVU member, Dr. Constance Edward’s interview with the Lincoln Library. Dr. Edwards, PhD, RN, ANC, served in Vietnam, and she has been a trailblazer in health as a soldier and in her civilian career as a professor in nursing. Continue reading
If you’re struggling to pay your utility bills, then this tip is for you. If you qualify, you may be able to cash in on a pot of $100 million in utility and energy assistance. Continue reading
Read the latest for veteran and military families: COVID-19 vaccine updates, stories of heroic women veterans, transitioning careers to civilian life and more. Continue reading
Please Support H.R. 303, the Retired Pay Restoration Act, and S. 134 & H.R. 637, the Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2021 by writing to your State Representatives. Continue reading
Customers of Nicor Gas who are on a fixed income or who meet low income qualifications may be qualified for a number of assistance programs. If you need help paying your bills and managing expenses, consider their various resources. Continue reading
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders. Please note that the training is now “ALL FREE! NO CHARGES”. Extra Dates added and updated flyer 2/3/2021
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The Illinois Council on Women and Girls invites young women ages 14 through 18 to apply to join the Council’s new Girls Committee. Participants will share about their experiences and perspectives to help make Illinois a place where all girls can thrive. Applications are due February 16th, 2021.
The application is now live online. Applications are due February 16th, 2021. Continue reading
Hines VA Hospital has updated its COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine offering to veterans over the age of 65. Continue reading
The benefits offered by the VA and the IDVA are your benefits. The program will help you understand what they are to and how to get them. Saturday, May 1, 2021 Continue reading
Since the Post-9/11 GI Bill was introduced, the number of active-duty personnel and veterans using military benefits to pay for education has increased significantly. While this program offers financial relief to military families, there are many additional scholarships available that often go unnoticed. Accounting.com’s goal is to encourage veteran students in Chicago to continue their education and invest in a rewarding career. Accounting.com has created a detailed list of available scholarships. Continue reading
Purple Up! Day is a time for Americans to show their support for active and veteran military families. Purple Up! Day will be celebrated on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Continue reading
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