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SUMMARY:Illinois Women Veterans Day Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:National Women Veterans United Celebrating Illinois Women Veterans Day \n\n\n \nThursday\, June 12\, 2025 11:30 am – 2:30 pm \n\n\n \nGuest Speaker: Margo Watson Senior Program Manager Women Veterans Coordinator \n\n\n \nPlease RSVP for the luncheon: Nwvu.org@gmail.com (872) 731-2150 \n\n\n \nSGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran’s Center 8620 S. Pulaski Rd Lower-Level Chicago\, IL 60652 \n \nDOWNLOAD FLYER
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/illinois-women-veterans-day-luncheon/
LOCATION:SGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran’s Center\, 8620 South Pulaski\, Chicago\, IL\, 60652\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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SUMMARY:I AM WOC: "Facing the Future Together" Purple Carpet Gala
DESCRIPTION:The International Association of Military Women of Color is dedicated to strategic partnerships for currently serving Women and Veterans. \nDate:\nJul 10 • 8:00 am \nLocation:\nTinley Park Convention Center\n18451 Convention Center Drive\, Tinley Park\, IL 60477 \nREGISTER HERE! \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the International Association of Military Women of Color for a powerful two-day event at the world-renowned Tinley Park Convention Center\, focused on empowerment of military women and veterans\, health\, and wellness. Tony Wilson aka Young James Brown and Global Line Dance Ambassador\, Cheryl Woodhouse called on friends\, sponsors and supporters to help support this fundraising event. Legendary DJ Sam Chatman\, and his Emmy-award winning daughter\, Samantha Chatman will lend their support as Stepping Instructor and Host for the Purple Gala Event. WVON’s Al Greer will be in attendance. Tony Wilson\, King Farley “Jackmaster” Funk\, CE4L SOUL DANCE LINE\, National Women Veterans United\, Beat the Streets Chicago wrestling\, Rush Road Home\, Illinois Alzheimer & Dementia Association\, Colleges\, and Universities all come together supporting our 2025 theme: Facing the Future Together . Don’t miss this unforgettable experience of connection\, growth\, and celebration! \n\n\n\n\nFacing the Future Together – 2025 I AM WOC Purple Awards Gala. ALL IN PRICE FOR 2 DAY WORKSHOP AND GALA $125. Tables are available for 8 people at the low cost of $600. Senior & Veteran discount for the workshops & gala $75! \nGALA MENU \nOption 1-Roasted Garlic Breast of Chicken & Grilled Pork Tenderloin\, Sweet potato mash\, local seasonalvegetable\, roasted garlic demi-glace sauce. \nOption 2-Braised Short Ribs & Chicken Marsala. White cheddar mashed potatoes\, fresh green beans\, baby carrots\, marsala demi-glace sauce.Option 3-The Vegan: Toasted quinoa\, roasted seasonal vegetables\, balsamic reduction OR Wild mushrooms\, spinach\, cherry tomato\, sundried tomato jus\, shaved parmesan. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD FLYER
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/i-am-woc-facing-the-future-together-purple-carpet-gala/
LOCATION:Tinley Park Convention Center\, 18451 Convention Center Dr\, Tinley Park\, IL\, 60477\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T180000
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SUMMARY:Driving Change - Illinois Insurance Reform Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has launched a statewide advocacy campaign aimed at preventing insurance companies from using socio-economic data – such as credit scores\, zip codes and age – to charge Illinoisans higher auto insurance rates. \nAs part of his “Driving Change” campaign\, Giannoulias is seeking input from Illinoisans\, asking them to share their stories about unfair and discriminatory ratemaking practices employed by auto insurance companies. \nOver the next several weeks\, the Secretary of State’s office is conducting a series of statewide Town Hall meetings to gather local input and help inform legislation to be filed in the next general assembly session. \n\n\nDriving Change Town Hall: Chicago\, South Side\n\n\nStart: Wednesday\, August 20\, 2025•06:00 PM\nLocation:Bright Star Church Chicago•735 E. 44th St.\, Chicago\, IL 60653 US\nHost Contact Info: drivingchange@ilsos.gov\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/driving-change-illinois-insurance-reform/
LOCATION:Bright Star Church\, 735 E. 44th St.\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:town hall meeting
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SUMMARY:Stand Down to Stand Up for Our Sisters
DESCRIPTION:GREETINGS All!\n\nNWVU IS BACK\, BOLDER AND BEFITTING! \n\nPLEASE JOIN THE NATIONAL WOMEN VETERANS UNITED (NWVU)\, \nFOR OUR STAND DOWN TO STAND UP FOR OUR SISTERS! \n \n\n\n\n\nOpen Invitation To All Military Women Veterans \nA Stand Down to Stand Up for Our Sisters!  \nSaturday ~ September 27\, 2025 ~ 10AM to 2PM \nHilton Hotel\n9333 South Cicero Avenue Oak Lawn ~ Illinois \n\n\n\n\n (VENDOR FORMS BELOW) \n\n\n\n\nThe Stand Down is a free\, welcoming event dedicated to military women  veterans. \nAttendees can connect with a range of essential services and resources and enjoy a special event filled with camaraderie\, raffles\, and an exciting grand prize. \nPlease register by email nwvu.org@gmail.com or call (872) 731-2150\nno later than Saturday\, September 20\, 2025. \n\n\nRaffle tickets will be distributed on the day of the event until 10:45 AM and the winner must be present. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVA Claims Information Healthcare Resources Housing Solutions Employment Support Mental Health Counseling and much more.. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOneVoiceOneVision.org \n\n\n\n\n\n(872) 731-2150       nwvu.org@gmail.com
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/stand-down-to-stand-up-for-our-sisters-2025/
LOCATION:Oak Lawn Hilton Hotel\, 9333 S. Cicero Ave.\, Oak Lawn\, IL\, 60453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stand Down
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T173000
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SUMMARY:Your Song: A Tribute to Women Veterans through Art and Music
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to an Unforgettable Evening of Art\, Music\, and Tribute \nJoin Patrick Wawrzyniak GENRE Art Gallery\, and the National Women Veterans United\, inside The MAC (Morgan Arts Complex) for a night that bridges fine art and timeless music — all in honor and support of our nation’s women veterans. \nYour Song: A Tribute to Women Veterans through Art & Music\n \nExperience the exclusive Chicago exhibition of Bernie Taupin’s “Reflections” series\, alongside powerful live performances by Tomiko Dixon (The Granddaughter of the Blues) and Simply Elton\, the premier Elton John tribute artist. \nA portion of all proceeds will benefit National Women Veterans United (NWVU) — an incredible organization dedicated to empowering and advocating for the women who have bravely served our country. \nWe look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening in celebration of service\, creativity\, and community. \nSaturday\, October 4\, 2025\n5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.\nGENRE Art Gallery at The MAC\n3622 S. Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL \nSpace is limited\nNWVU (872) 731-2150\nnwvu.org@gmail.com \nSingle Ticket  \n$125 \nBattle Buddy Sponsorship\n$1\,250 Table of 10 and recognition \nMission Support Sponsorship\n$2\,500 Reserved Table of 10 and recognition \nWomen Veterans are Heroes Too Sponsorship\n$4\,000 Reserved Seating Table of 10 and Honorable Recognition \nTicket price and Sponsorship contributions are tax deductible.  \nPURCHASE TICKETS \n \n 
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/your-song-a-tribute-to-women-veterans-through-art-and-music/
LOCATION:GENRE Art Gallery at The MAC\, 3622 S. Morgan St\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T113000
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SUMMARY:Aetna Day: Breast Cancer Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:Aetna Day:  Breast Cancer Awareness –  Food\, Nutrition and the Impact on Breast Cancer\nFor Cancer Patients Active in Treatment\, Cancer Survivors\, Their Family Members and Caregivers \n\n \nTuesday |  October 14\, 2025\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm\n \n\nLocation:\nUS Bank  Building\n815 W. 63rd\, Street\n4th Floor\nChicago\, IL  60621\n \nFREE Food! Join Our Lunch With Leaders Event…\n\nAdvocates for Community Wellness and Aetna Better Health has come together.  Discover the delicious power of healthy eating at our “Lunch With Leaders” event—where food\, nutrition\, and wellness take center stage! This special gathering highlights the critical link between nutrition and breast cancer prevention\, featuring strategies to build healthier habits for you and your loved ones. \n\n\n\nFREE Food:  Lunch With Leaders Series\nFood\, Nutrition and How Diet Impacts Breast Cancer Risk and Outcomes\nHighlighting Cancer Support Resources\nLinkages to Other Resources\nRaffles\n\n\nDoors open at 10:45 am  
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/aetna-day-breast-cancer-community-forum/
LOCATION:US Bank  Building\, 815 W. 63rd\, Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T180000
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SUMMARY:Black Theatre Alliance 2025 Awards
DESCRIPTION:Black Theatre Alliance Awards Proudly Announces 2025 Awards Ceremony \nMonday\, October 27\, 2025\nBeverly Arts Center\n2407 W 111th Street\nChicago\, IL 60655 \n6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \n$20 ADMISSION INCLUDES FOOD \nAn Evening celebrating BLACK excellence in theatre\, honoring artists\, leaders\, and visionaries. \nFor more information\, contact:\n\nValorie Harris: 708-545-3900 or Cheryl Williams Gatson: 773-290-4058 \nWAYS TO PAY: \nZELLE: 773-290-4058 CASHAPP: $CVGATSON \n#BTAA\, #BTAAwards\, #BTAAwards2025\, #BlackTheatreAllianceAwards \nwww.btaachicago.com
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/black-theatre-alliance-2025-awards/
LOCATION:Beverly Arts Center\, 2407 W 111th St \,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T093000
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SUMMARY:Jesse Brown VA Mobile Medical Unit Event at NWVU
DESCRIPTION:JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER\nMOBILE MEDICAL UNIT \nMobile: (224) 639-7328 \nNATIONAL WOMEN VETERANS UNITED\n8620 S Pulaski Rd\, Chicago\, IL 60652\nDecember 2\,2025 at 9:30 am- 12:00 pm\nVHA Eligible Vets\, Walk-in basis & contact (224) 639-7328 for questions. \nYour Health is Our Priority\nWe Care About Your Health \nServices We Offer:\n• Comprehensive Health Check-Ups/Screenings\n• Immunizations for disease prevention\n• Holistic Care\n• Connect with a Primary Care Provider\n• Mental Health/ Substance Use evaluations\n• Connection to services\n• Blood Pressure check
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/jesse-brown-va-mobile-medical-unit-event-at-nwvu-12-2-25/
LOCATION:SGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran’s Center\, 8620 South Pulaski\, Chicago\, IL\, 60652\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T140000
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SUMMARY:Saint Lawrence Chosen Ministries COGIC Christmas Toys & Turkey Wings Give-A-Way
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 20\, 2025\, the Saint Lawrence Chosen Ministries COGIC hosted an incredible Christmas Toys & Turkey Wings Give-A-Way\, spreading the love and joy of the holiday season to the community! \n  \nDate: DECEMBER 20\, 2025\nTime: 10AM – 2PM\nPlace: 7400 S St Lawrence Ave Chicago\, IL 60619 \n 
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/saint-lawrence-chosen-ministries-cogic-christmas-toys-turkey-wings-give-a-way/
LOCATION:Saint Lawrence Chosen Ministries COGIC\, 7400 S St Lawrence Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T140000
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SUMMARY:Women in Trades 2026
DESCRIPTION:Women in Trades 2026\n\n Saturday\, March 14th\n11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sulzer Library\, 4455 N Lincoln Ave \n\nWednesday\, March 25th\n4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Woodson Library\, 9535 S. Halsted St. \n\nYou’re invited to share information or present a hands-on demonstration of your craft at this event showcasing women and female-identifying people in the trades! \nThe Library will be holding 2 Women in Trades events in March\, and seeking presenters to table with information and to do hands-on demonstrations of their trades. \nSulzer Regional will host Women in Trades on Saturday\, March 14th from 11am-2pm. Woodson Regional‘s event will be held on March 25th from 4-6pm. \nPlease submit this proposal form if you are interested in participating in either of both of these events. \nScan the QR code to register for one or both dates. Email adultservices@chipublib.org with any questions.
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/women-in-trades-2026/
LOCATION:Sulzer Regional Library\, 4455 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T160000
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SUMMARY:NWVU Women’s History Month Tribute and 21st Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:An open invitation is extended to all veterans and their non‑veteran guests to join us for good food\, spirited camaraderie\, and the inspiring words of Ms. Shoshana Johnson\, as we commemorate the 21st Anniversary of National Women Veterans United and celebrate Women’s History Month. \nAs the first Black female Prisoner of War in U.S. history\, Retired Army Specialist Shoshana Johnson stands as a decorated Bronze Star Medal\, Purple Heart and Prisoner of War Medal veteran and bestselling author whose memoir\, I’m Still Standing: From Captured Soldier to Free Citizen — My Journey Home\, offers a profound account of resilience\, recovery\, and an unbreakable spirit of service that resonates with generations of veterans. \nCLICK FOR EVENT DETAILS AND SPONSORSHIP  \n 
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-womens-history-month-tribute-and-21st-anniversary/
LOCATION:Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn\, 9333 S Cicero Ave.\, Oak Lawn\, IL\, 60453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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