#WomenVetsCount – and we’re counting on YOU
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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
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Health Education Awareness Osteoarthritis
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Health Education Awareness Osteoarthritis with Dr. Ola Bamgbose, MD/MPH. SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM via Zoom. Continue reading
DBSA Outreach to the Black Community
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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
U of I Rising UP MST Research Project
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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
Emergency Rent, Utility Assistance Now Available in Cook County
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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
Childcare Business 6-Week Cohort by Women’s Business Development Center
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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
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed every year on March 29 and is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
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NWVU Member Viet Nam Veteran Dr. Connie Edwards at Lincoln Library
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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
Utility Assistance
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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
IWD: About International Women’s Day
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International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality. Continue reading
AARP Navigate 2021 — Resources for Veterans, Military and Their Families
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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
A Proclamation on Women’s History Month, 2021
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Each year, Women’s History Month offers an important opportunity for us to shine a light on the extraordinary legacy of trailblazing American women and girls who have built, shaped, and improved upon our Nation. 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
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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
Nicor Gas assistance programs
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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
Free Mental Health First Aid training for Youth
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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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2021 Illinois Council on Women and Girls Application
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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 now offering vaccine to veterans 65 and up
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Hines VA Hospital has updated its COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine offering to veterans over the age of 65. Continue reading
Understanding Veterans Benefits Workshop
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
Honoring women who served and continue to serve our country
Comcast is closing out #WomensHistoryMonth by honoring women who served and continue to serve our country. Continue reading
Women’s History Month – The Road Home
The Road Home Program provides mental health care and wellness to veterans of all eras, service members and their families at no cost and regardless of discharge status Continue reading