BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Women Veterans United - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National Women Veterans United X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nwvu.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Women Veterans United REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190316T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190316T170000 DTSTAMP:20190203T223934Z CREATED:20190201T222715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190203T223934Z UID:6050-1552744800-1552755600@nwvu.org SUMMARY:VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon 2019 DESCRIPTION:“Veterans Helping Veterans”\nYou are Cordially Invited to the \nVeterans Assistance Commission of Cook County \nAnnual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon\n Saturday\, March 16\, 2019 \n2:00 p.m. Sign-In & Cocktail Hour\n3:00 p.m. Dinner Served Promptly at 3:00 p.m.! \nUkrainian Cultural Center 2247 West Chicago Ave. Chicago\, Illinois 60622 \nDonation: $30.00 per person \nReserve Your Table of 8 Today ($240.00) \nTax Deductible Donations Welcomed \nFor Additional Information Contact: (773) 895-8015\nRochelle Crump\, Chairperson\, SR. Vice Commander\nJerry Thomas\, VACCC Commander\n \nPlease RSVP ASAP \nMake Checks Payable To: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County or (VACCC) \nMail to: ATTN: Peter Bencak\, VAC Treasurer\, 2135 W. Potomac Ave.\, Chicago\, Illinois 60622-8270 \n(773)578-6868 cell \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Revised-VACCC-Corned-Beef-Cabbage-3-16-19f.pdf”] \n  URL:https://nwvu.org/event/vac-annual-corned-beef-cabbage-awards-luncheon-2019/ LOCATION:Ukrainian Cultural Center\, 2247 W Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/vac_cook_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T163000 DTSTAMP:20190218T132251Z CREATED:20190217T125718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T132251Z UID:6714-1551020400-1551025800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Black History Month Program 2019 Montford Point Marine Association DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!\n\nWHO: Montford Point Marine Association\nWHAT: Black History Month Program\nWHEN: Sunday\, February 24\, 2019 (2:30 p.m. Reception – 3:00 p.m. Program\nWHERE: IL Community Military Women Veteran’s Center\n 7907 S. Racine \n Chicago\, IL 60620\n\n[gview file=”http://www.montfordpointmarineschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/MPMA-Black-History-2019.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/black-history-month-program-2019-montford-point-marine-association/ LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mpma_black_history_month_event_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T200000 DTSTAMP:20190218T134036Z CREATED:20190218T133857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T134036Z UID:6718-1550941200-1550952000@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Veterans Party presented by Calahan Funeral Home DESCRIPTION:Calahan is in the Community and we appreciate our veterans! Limited Seating. RSVP is required by February 16. URL:https://nwvu.org/event/veterans-party-presented-by-calahan-funeral-home/ LOCATION:MRT Cultural Center\, 5800 S. Hoyne\, Chicago\, IL\, 60636\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/callahan_party_2019_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181215T140000 DTSTAMP:20181120T141940Z CREATED:20181120T141443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181120T141940Z UID:5313-1544868000-1544882400@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Woman Warriors Day DESCRIPTION:Woman’s Warrior’s Day on Saturday December\, 15 from 10 am to 2 pm at Humboldt Park\, 1400 N Humboldt Dr. (3000 West –zip code 60622). Proof of service will be required. The program offers Yoga classes\, resources\, and VA information on benefits and services. Brunch will be served in addition to gifts for the children. \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Military-Programs-Events-Womans-Day-2.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/woman-warriors-day/ LOCATION:Humboldt Park\, 1400 N Humboldt Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Military-Programs-Events-Womans-Day-FI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181205T130000 DTSTAMP:20181204T150519Z CREATED:20181204T150350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T150519Z UID:5417-1544000400-1544014800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:VA Homeowner benefits\, Job-readiness\, and Entrepreneurship seminar DESCRIPTION:The WBDC’s Veteran Services is hosting an upcoming veteran seminar- VA Homeowner benefits\, Job-readiness\, and Entrepreneurship at 18 S. River Street\, Room 268 in Aurora\, IL 60506 . This event will be held on Wednesday\, December 5. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newmans-own-veteran-campus-tour-tickets-52021225887 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IL-Vet-Campus-Tours_Fall18-12.3.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/va-homeowner-benefits-job-readiness-and-entrepreneurship-seminar/ LOCATION:Waubonsee Community College\, 18 S. River Street Room 268\, Aurora\, IL\, 60506 \, United States CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IL-Vet-Campus-Tours_Fall18-12_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181201T200000 DTSTAMP:20181117T035104Z CREATED:20181116T030653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T035104Z UID:5280-1543683600-1543694400@nwvu.org SUMMARY:National Women Veterans United Military Women Veterans Initiative Free Dinner DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwvu.org/event/national-women-veterans-united-military-women-veterans-initiative-free-dinner/ LOCATION:Pearl’s Place Restaurant\, 3901 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Women-Veterans-Dinner-at-Pearls-Place-flyer-holiday_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181120T153000 DTSTAMP:20181110T225352Z CREATED:20181110T225307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181110T225352Z UID:5220-1542718800-1542727800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Legal Workshop Power of Attorney for Health and Property DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY: CENTER FOR DISABILITY AND ELDER LAW \nVISION ROOM \nNOVEMBER 20\, 2018 \n1:00 PM TO 3:30 PM \nLegal workshop in which attorneys will help draft and sign Power of Attorney\, Simple Will\, Advanced Directive and a Transfer on Death Instrument for homeowners. This event will be presented by the Center for Disability and Elder Law. Assistance with executing the documents will also be provided pro bono by attorneys from the Chicagoland area. This session will also help explain and provide information on what these documents are. This is a Pro-Bono event. \nVeterans will need to bring a photo ID and the name\, address and phone number of the person they wish to name as their Power of Attorney. \nWe are asking that any Veteran who are interested sign up by NOON on Tuesday November 13th as this will determine how many attorneys will be needed. Please email: Melissa.Montalvo@va.gov with your name and phone number if interested in attending the event. \nJesse Brown VA Vision Conference Room – 2nd floor\, Damen Building 1pm-3:30pm. \n [gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/LEGAL-WORKSHOP-FLIER.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/legal-workshop-power-of-attorney-for-health-and-property/ LOCATION:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, 820 S. Damen Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/legal_workshop_11_20_2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T170000 DTSTAMP:20181002T023529Z CREATED:20181002T023529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T023529Z UID:5077-1540645200-1540659600@nwvu.org SUMMARY:NWVU pre-veterans day red\, white & blue awards luncheon fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Greetings Comrades\, Supporters\, Family & Friends! \nYou are cordially invited to join the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) for our Pre-Veteran’s Day Red\, White & Blue Awards Luncheon Fund-Raiser\, Saturday\, October 27\, 2018\, at 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.\, at the American Legion Post 330 located at 950 Legion Drive Calumet City\, IL\, in support of the only Military Women Veteran’s Center in the State of Illinois. \nThis year not only will the proceeds support our military women veteran programs\, but our on-going search for relocation to a more visible public location. It also replaces our end of the year Annual Dinner Dance fund-raiser. \nUnfortunately we can not accommodate ticket sales at the door….Individual tickets are only $45 and all tickets must be purchased in advance with a deadline of ASAP or no later than Friday\, October 19\, 2018. \nYour support is greatly needed and encouraged. A discount is available for Tables of (10) and can be purchased for $400 instead of $450. It must be purchased with a full payment of $400. You can also donate a ticket for a military woman veteran if you can’t attend. \nWe are Looking forward to hearing from you! Don’t forget our scheme colors will be Red\, White or Blue! \nTickets can be purchased via Quick Pay (Zelle) to: Nwvu.org@gmail.com \nMail: National Women Veterans United 7907 South Racine Chicago\, IL 60620 Attn: Rochelle Crump \nIn person at the IL Community Military Women Veteran’s Center – 7907 South Racine Chicago\, IL 60620 at the below Days and Hours: \nWednesday\, October 3\, 2018 – 1 pm – 6:30 pm \nThursday\, October 4\, 2018 – 12:00 pm – 5:00 p.m. \nFriday\, October 5\, 2018 – 12:00 pm – 3:00 p.m. \nWednesday\, October 10\, 2018 – 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nThursday\, October 12\, 2018 – 12 pm – 3:00 pm \nFriday\, October 12\, 2018\, – 12 pm – 4:00 pm \nSaturday\, October 13\, 2018 – 11:00 – 3 pm \nContact (872) 731-2150 for other arrangements & additional information. \nThanks in advance for helping us reach our goal of 200 Tickets! We hope we can count on you! \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/NWVU-Oct-2018-Awards-Lucheon-FF.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-pre-veterans-day-red-white-blue-awards-luncheon-fundraiser/ LOCATION:American Legion Post 330 Memorial Hall\, 950 Legion Drive\, Calumet City\, IL\, 60409\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Luncheon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cvo_awards_lunch_10_2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181024T140000 DTSTAMP:20181019T121644Z CREATED:20181019T121644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T121644Z UID:5141-1540375200-1540389600@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Kevlars To Careers Welcome Home Event 2018 DESCRIPTION:A Resource Fair and Workshops to Equip Service Members\, Veterans of all Eras\, Active Duty Personnel and Reservists/National Guards \nWednesday\, October 24\, 2018 – 10:00 am-2:00 pm\nMalcolm X College 1900 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago\, IL 60612 \nFREE Workshops and Vendors Include: Employment and Vocational Training Opportunities /Women’s Veterans Needs /Housing and Emergency Services / Health and Wellness / Screenings/ Networking / Educational Benefits / Financial Readiness / Food/ Raffle and More…. \nPRESENTED BY COOK COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS\, KAREN A. YARBROUGH \nFOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US AT: 312-603-5788\nTo Register Please Email: brian.cross@cookcountyil.gov \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Cook-County-Veterans-Fair.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/kevlars-to-careers-welcome-home-event-2018/ LOCATION:Malcolm X Community College\, 1900 West Jackson Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:Resource Fair ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Cook-County-Veterans-Fair_2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T170000 DTSTAMP:20181015T152342Z CREATED:20181013T151904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T152342Z UID:5132-1540026000-1540054800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Free Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA) DESCRIPTION:NWVU is Co-host of the Free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification training with the Sertoma Centre\, Inc. \nSaturday\, October 20\, 2018   9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nIL Community Military Women Veteran’s Center\n7907 S. Racine  Chicago\, IL 60620 \n\nCertificate of Training\nLunch & Snacks\n\nRSVP: nwvu.org@gmail.com                            (872) 731-2150 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MENTAL-HEALTH-FIRST-AID-TRAINING-F-1.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/free-mental-health-first-aid-training-mhfa/ LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/nwvu_mental_health_10_2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181018T163000 DTSTAMP:20181015T152602Z CREATED:20181015T151126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T152602Z UID:5116-1539766800-1539880200@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Job Ready Boot Camp October 2018 DESCRIPTION:The Veterans Forward Job Ready Boot Camp is absolutely the best way to get your job search on track. This two day\, hands-on training is designed to teach you the latest job search skills\, tips\, and tricks to shorten your job search. Run by veterans\, for veterans\, Job Ready Boot Camp receives high marks from the hundreds of veterans who have been through it. 100% of attendees say they have more confidence in their job search because of this workshop. \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/JRBC_October-2018-3.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/job-ready-boot-camp-october-2018/ LOCATION:National Able Network\, 567 W Lake Street \, chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/jobreadybootcamp2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T100000 DTSTAMP:20180929T162111Z CREATED:20180929T161834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180929T162111Z UID:5069-1539419400-1539424800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Bertino-Tarrant invites local veterans to annual breakfast DESCRIPTION:Bertino-Tarrant invites local veterans to annual breakfast \nPLAINFIELD— State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) will be hosting a Veterans’ Breakfast next month. \nThe Veterans’ Breakfast will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday\, Oct. 13\, at Plainfield American Legion\, 24741 W. Renwick Road. \n“Thanking our veterans remains a priority for me\,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “Events like this annual breakfast allow us to provide our military personnel with vital information and show our deep appreciation and support.” \nRepresentatives from Honor Flight Chicago\, Homes for Heroes\, Veterans Commission of Kendall County\, Will County Veterans Assistance Commission and the Attorney General’s Military and Veterans Rights Bureau will be in attendance to discuss the services and programs they offer. \nThe Veterans’ Breakfast will also feature guest speaker Geriann Weisbrook\, the Founder of the Military Mama Network. She will discuss the Military Mama Network’s mission and the many resources available for local military families. \n“I look forward to meeting the veterans and thanking them for their service and contributions to our nation\,” Bertino-Tarrant said. \nAnyone wishing to attend the breakfast should RSVP online or call Bertino-Tarrant’s Plainfield office at (815) 254-4211. \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nVeterans’ Breakfast \nDate: Friday\, Oct. 13 \nTime: 8:30 to 10 a.m. \nLocation: Plainfield American Legion (24741 W. Renwick Road) URL:https://nwvu.org/event/bertino-tarrant-invites-local-veterans-to-annual-breakfast/ LOCATION:Plainfield American Legion\, 24741 W. Renwick Road\, Plainfield \, IL\, 60544\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2018-Veterans-Breakfast-Flyer_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T200000 DTSTAMP:20180924T092506Z CREATED:20180918T092042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T092506Z UID:5064-1537984800-1537992000@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Property Tax Workshop DESCRIPTION:[gview file=”http://www.montfordpointmarineschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Willie-Wilson-Property-Tax-Workshop.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/property-tax-workshop/ LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Willie-Wilson-Property-Tax-Workshop_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180915T150000 DTSTAMP:20180717T162353Z CREATED:20180717T162353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T162353Z UID:4984-1537002000-1537023600@nwvu.org SUMMARY:NWVU STAND DOWN Conference for Military Women Veterans 2018 DESCRIPTION:[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/★-STAND-DOWN-CONFERENCE-2018-f-★-.pdf”] \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/STAND-DOWN-Vendor-Form-2018.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-stand-down-conference-for-military-women-veterans-2018/ LOCATION:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, 820 S. Damen Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:Stand Down ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/stand_down_9_2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180914T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180914T110000 DTSTAMP:20180908T153807Z CREATED:20180908T153807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180908T153807Z UID:5038-1536917400-1536922800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Women Veterans Health care Town Hall September 2018 DESCRIPTION:Veterans Town Hall ⇒ September 14\n\nAll Women Veterans are invited to a Department of Veterans Affairs town hall discussion on Women Veterans Health Care. This is an opportunity to voice your opinion\, learn what’s new in Women’s Health and the VA health care system. \nWhen: Friday\, September 14th 9:30 a.m. –11:00 a.m. \nWhere: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, Kizer Conference Center\, Second Floor\, Damen Pavilion\, 820 S. Damen Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60612 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Womens-Advisory-Town-Hall-Announcement-091418.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/jesse-brown-va-veterans-town-hall-2/ LOCATION:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, 820 S. Damen Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:town hall meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/veterans_town_hall_nwvu_16_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T140000 DTSTAMP:20180724T080013Z CREATED:20180724T080013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T080013Z UID:4991-1535018400-1535032800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:The City of Markham August 2018 Job Fair DESCRIPTION:City of Markham and Markham Park District \nBack to Work – Job Fair \n*** Free to the Public*** \nThursday\, August 23\, 2018 \n10:00 am to 2:00 pm \nRoesner Park 16053 Richmond Ave. Markham\, IL 60428 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Markham-Job-Fair-Flyer-8-2018.pdf”] [gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Markham-Job-Fair-Employer-Invitation-2018.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/the-city-of-markham-august-2018-job-fair/ LOCATION:Roesner Park\, 16053 Richmond Ave\, Markham\, IL\, 60428\, United States CATEGORIES:Job Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Markham-Job-Fair-Flyer-8-2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180720T140000 DTSTAMP:20180717T154357Z CREATED:20180717T154357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T154357Z UID:4968-1532080800-1532095200@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Job and Education Fair DESCRIPTION:[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Job-fair-July-2018-2.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/job-and-education-fair-2/ LOCATION:First Step to xcellence Health Care Training Academy\, 1639 E. 87th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60617 \, United States CATEGORIES:Job Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Job-fair-July-2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180719T140000 DTSTAMP:20180717T154248Z CREATED:20180717T154248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T154248Z UID:4963-1531994400-1532008800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Job and Education Fair DESCRIPTION:[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Job-fair-July-2018-2.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/job-and-education-fair/ LOCATION:First Step to xcellence Health Care Training Academy\, 1639 E. 87th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60617 \, United States CATEGORIES:Job Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Job-fair-July-2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T130000 DTSTAMP:20180608T161826Z CREATED:20180608T161826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T161826Z UID:4904-1529407800-1529413200@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Military Honors 2018 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwvu.org/event/juneteenth-military-honors-2018/ LOCATION:Garfield Park Field-house\, 100 N. Central Park Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States CATEGORIES:Ceremony ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-Juneteenth-Military-Honors_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180601T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180601T210000 DTSTAMP:20180507T134553Z CREATED:20180507T134553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T134553Z UID:4779-1527876000-1527886800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Women's Self Defense Class DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the following event: \nWomen’s Self Defense Class \n\n\n\n\n \n\nEvent to be held at the following time\, date\, and location: \nFriday\, June 1\, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CDT) \n22341 Governors Hwy\n22341 Governors Highway\nRichton Park\, IL 60471 \n\n\n\n\nEVENT REGISTRATION \nJulia’s Fishes and Loaves (JFL) NFP. Organization\, supporting Veterans\, and the Veterans of Foriegn Wars Post 311 in Richton Park\, IL.  has partnered with Onelight Self-Defense to provide a self-defense workshop for women. \nThe One Light self-defense team focuses on a single goal: \nPreparing women to avoid\, face\, or heal from physical violence\, transforming them from victims into survivors. \n \nWhat One Light Does \nA 3-hour workshop that focuses on simple techniques to release and run from attacks. \nLEARN: • Avoidance tactics. • Self-defense misconceptions. • Offensive/defensive techniques: (e.g.\, strikes and targets; chokes; grabs; bear hugs; and hair pulls). \nAll participants are required to sign a waiver; those under 18 years must have a parent/guardian signature. Attendees should be at least 11 years old. Dress in comfortable clothing and gym shoes. No flip-flops or jewelry\, please. Workshop participants will be provided access to water fountains\, bottled water\, and restrooms. \nOne Light does not charge for training\, but as a partner with Women At Risk\, International (WAR\, Int’l) asks that all participants make a free-will donation to WAR\, Int’l\, known for its fight against human trafficking\, rehabilitating victims\, and giving a voice to the silent cries of the oppressed. Your donations are 100% tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. This workshop will support JFL’s and VFW Post 311 initiative towards Positive Veteran Transitioning. Donation proceeds will go to the South Suburban Family Shelter located in Homewood\, IL. \nShare this event on Facebook and Twitter. We hope you can make it! URL:https://nwvu.org/event/womens-self-defense-class/ LOCATION:Veterans of Foreign Wars – 22341 Governors Hwy\, 22341 Governors Highway \, Richton Park\, IL\, 60471\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/womens_self_defense_class_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180531T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180531T150000 DTSTAMP:20180517T090631Z CREATED:20180515T232139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T090631Z UID:4838-1527757200-1527778800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Hines Hospital Day\, DuPage County DESCRIPTION:Attention Veterans and Family Members\n The Veterans Assistance Commission of DuPage County is hosting:\n\n HINES HOSPITAL DAY \nWho:  Hines VA Hospital\nWhat:  Hines Resource Event\nWhen: Thursday\, May 31\, 2018\, 9am – 3pm\nWhere:  DuPage County Building\, 421 N. County Farm Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL 60187\nWhy:  So Veterans will have an opportunity to talk to the different departments in Hines and for Hines to provide information to Veterans and their families \nHines Hospital will have over 15 different departments such as: Eligibility\, Billing\, Transportation\, Disease Prevention\, Home Health Care\, plus more\nEach department will give a short presentation and will have a table there\, so you can go to the different departments to get more information. \nA free light breakfast and full lunch will be provided\, so if you plan on attending this event\, please RSVP by calling the VAC office at\, 630-407-5655 or e-mailing us at\, dupagevac@dupageco.org\, because seating is limited and we need a headcount for the meals. This is your time to talk directly to the different departments of Hines Hospital\, so please take advantage of this opportunity. \nFor more information call\, 630-407-5655 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Hines-Hospital-Day-Flyer-18c.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/hines-hospital-day-dupage-county/ LOCATION:DuPage County Building\, 421 N. County Farm Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Resource Fair ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hines_va_hosptial_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180526T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180526T140000 DTSTAMP:20180520T120849Z CREATED:20180520T120849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180520T120849Z UID:4855-1527332400-1527343200@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2018 DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. \nThe Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11am at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington Streets). The parade will step off at noon and proceed south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street. \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/memdayparade2018.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/chicago-memorial-day-parade-2018/ LOCATION:Chicago\, IL 60601 CATEGORIES:Ceremony ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/chicago_memorial_day_parade_flyer_2018_fi.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180523T120000 DTSTAMP:20180520T115617Z CREATED:20180520T115617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180520T115617Z UID:4850-1527069600-1527076800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Franchising for Veterans Workshop DESCRIPTION:Have you ever considered owning a business as a franchisee? \nJoin WBDC for an informative and educational seminar that will provide the benefits of franchising and show how selecting the right franchise might prove to be a viable business opportunity! Veterans will discover everything they ever wanted to know about owning a franchise business as well as next steps in pursuing franchise opportunities. \nAgenda \n10:00-10:15 Opening Remarks/Introductions \n10:15-10:20 Workshop \n\nWhat is franchising\nWhy should you own a franchise?\nThe VetFran toolkit\nInterested in owning a franchise?\nHow much can you make as a franchisor?\nFranchise case study\nExploring veteran-friendly franchises\n\n11:50-12:00 Q & A \nREGISTER FOR TICKETS AT : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/franchising-for-veterans-workshop-tickets-45312361493 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Vet-Franchising-Workshop-flyer.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/franchising-for-veterans-workshop/ LOCATION:Women’s Business Development Center\, 8 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 400\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/womens_business_development_center_events_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180516T170000 DTSTAMP:20180510T164805Z CREATED:20180510T164805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T164805Z UID:4805-1526479200-1526490000@nwvu.org SUMMARY:DePaul University "veterans" hiring event DESCRIPTION:Veteran Career Event\nMay 16th\, 2018 at 2:00 pm North Cafe\, 11th floor 1 East Jackson Boulevard \n\nAre you interested in working for DePaul University?\nHave you exhausted your education benefits\, but still want to continue your education?\nTake this opportunity to learn more about the career opportunities for you at DePaul University.\n\nParticipate in a meet and greet with local organizations: \n\nVeterans Forward at National Able Network\nDePaul HR\nChicago Veterans\nMoraine Valley Community College\nDePaul’s Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity\n\n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Flyer-for-Veteran-Career-Event-5.16.18.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/depaul-university-veterans-hiring-event/ LOCATION:DePaul University\, 1 E. Jackson Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604 \, United States CATEGORIES:Job Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Flyer-for-Veteran-Career-Event_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180516T170000 DTSTAMP:20180516T193829Z CREATED:20180516T193503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T193829Z UID:4835-1526457600-1526490000@nwvu.org SUMMARY:The Right to Heal VA Campaign (RTH) at Jesse Brown VA DESCRIPTION:The Right to Heal VA Campaign (RTH) is calling on all veterans that care about saving the VA to join us tomorrow at a hearing on VA privatization and why it is not the solution. At the hearing we will make a call to action and announce an informational picket and press conference at Federal Plaza on Friday. Details below. \nCall to Action & Workers’ Rights Board Hearing\nWhere: Conference Room\, Second Floor\, Damen Building\nJesse Brown VA\, 820 S Damen Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60612\nWhen: 4:30PM | Thursday\, May 17\, 2018\nRSVP by mailing Right to Heal or join the event on Facebook \nOn 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. \nSave The VA Press Conference and Informational Picket\nWhere: Federal Center and Plaza\, 219 S Dearborn St\, Chicago\, Illinois 60603\nWhen: 10AM | Friday\, May 18\, 2018\nRSVP by mailing Right to Heal or join the event on Facebook \nThe Save The VA Coalition and the Right To Heal VA Campaign will be holding an emergency press conference and informational picket to oppose H.R. 5674. The bill backed by the Trump adminstration and the Koch front group\, Concerned Veterans of America would expand private healthcare vouchers at the expense of the VA healthcare system and give unprecedented powers to the VA secretary to make drastic changes\, including authority to outsource/privatize services of VA healthcare without oversight or congressional approval. \nWith the firing of VA Secretary David Shulkin for not advancing a privatization agenda quickly enough and with continued disarray within the Trump administration in finding a replacement for Shulkin\, we believe it is the worst possible time to give Trump such powers to change VA healthcare. We will be demanding that Senator Duckworth and Durbin hold the line against these terrible bills and vote no on these bills and other efforts to privatize the VA. \nRSVP by emailing Right to Heal or join the events on Facebook Right to Heal Hearing at the Jesse Brown VA & Save the VA Press Conference at Federal Plaza. \nVeterans & VA Workers\nUnited to Save the VA! URL:https://nwvu.org/event/the-right-to-heal-va-campaign-rth-at-jesse-brown-va/ LOCATION:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, 820 S. Damen Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:press conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/rth_banner_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180512T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180512T160000 DTSTAMP:20180419T003227Z CREATED:20180419T002654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T003227Z UID:4679-1526133600-1526140800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Money Smart Week - Financial Tools Empowering Women Veterans DESCRIPTION:Financial Tools Empowering Women Veterans\n(Category:  Savings\, Credit & Debt Management) \nWhen:                   Saturday\, May 12\, 2018  @  2:00 PM –4:00 PM \nFocus on Women Veterans:  Enjoying Today\, Planning for Tomorrow. Come & join the Beverly & Associates’ conversation about identity theft protection\, managing your credit score and free Annual Credit Report. Learn of Veteran tax benefits. Saving does not need to be hard\, even after facing financial hardship or bankruptcy.  It is never too early or too late preparing for the future.  Knowing your financial potentials makes life easier. \n**  Note:  This presentation is women-veteran focused designed for a women audience. We appreciate your consideration. \nWe proudly support the Sustainable Development Goals – 17 Goals to Transform Our World. \n  \nWest Chicago Avenue Branch 4856 W. Chicago Avenue\, Chicago IL 60651 (CTA Green EL @ Cicero; CTA bus 54 towards Montrose)\nPlease RSVP. \nRSVP: Contact: \nRSVP is Appreciated.  –  Space is Limited. Helps with planning refreshments. http://beverly-associates.eventbrite.com \nMartina Beverly  – mb-global@earthlink.net \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Money-Smart-Week-2018-Martina-Beverly-Veteran-workshops-free.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/money-smart-week-financial-tools-empowering-women-veterans/ LOCATION:Chicago Public Library West Chicago Avenue\, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue\, Chicago \, IL\, 60651 \, United States CATEGORIES:Money Smart Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Money-Smart-Week-2018-Martina-Beverly-Veteran-workshops_fi.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beverly & Associates -- Business Advisors & Financial Consultants":MAILTO:mb-global@earthlink.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180512T120000 DTSTAMP:20180511T200401Z CREATED:20180409T143416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T200401Z UID:4739-1526119200-1526126400@nwvu.org SUMMARY:NWVU May 2018 Meeting DESCRIPTION:NWVU meetings are the 2nd Saturday of each month \nMay 12\, 2018 \n10:00 a.m. – 12::00 p.m.\nNWVU Meeting and presentation from Saint Phillips Nehri Women’s Group. \nLocation:\nIL Community Women Veteran’s Center\n7907 S. Racine\n Chicago\, IL 60620 \n Meeting features: \n10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Meeting\n12 pm – 12:30 pm – St Phillip Nehri Women’s Group\n1 pm – 2 pm – Dance Fitness – Dancin Mary \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-may-2018-meeting/ LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/nwvu_meetings_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T120000 DTSTAMP:20180507T131549Z CREATED:20180507T131549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T131549Z UID:4775-1525944600-1525953600@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Resume that works workshop DESCRIPTION:The Allen J Lynch Medal of Honor Veterans Assistance Program and our dear friend\, and colleague Dr. John N. Kalaras\, Ph.D. is offering the Military Veteran Community a pro-bono workshop on how to advance your current Civilian career\, and for those still serving\, how to transition from Military to Civilian Life Effectively. \nThe workshop with all the “How-to & Why” is about: \n\nDesigning resumes that open doors\nWriting attractive “Cover Letters”\nNetworking effectively\nAstonishing the interviewer during job interviews\nPutting together a Professional Portfolio\n\nA few things about the presenter: \n\nSuccessful business owner\nProfessor for 40 years\nAuthor of several academic books (two on Career Planning & Success)\nAuthor of a special program: How to Transition to Civilian Life Effectively\nHonored by UNESCO as Professor of the Year 1999\nAppointed to Pres. George W. Bush Business Advisory Council\nShared the podium with Barak Obama in a National Leadership Conference\nHas trained thousands of people in the USA and 12 other countries\n\nIf you are interested in attending this invaluable workshop\, at NO COST TO YOU\, please e-mail lmangum@osotamerica.org. The workshop is scheduled for Thursday\, May 10th from 9:30 am to 12 noon\, at Quality Training Institute; 8025 Lamon Ave\, Skokie\, IL 60077. \nMore details will become available after you express interest to attend. \nI look forward to seeing you at the workshop. \nLeon Mangum (US Army Veteran)\nOperation Support Our Troops-America\nPrograms Director\, \nAllen J Lynch MOH. \nVeteran Assistance Program\n& The Veteran Exchange\nLMangum@osotamerica.org\nlmangum@vetexchange.org\n(312)714-9821 (cell)\n(630)470-6823 (fax) URL:https://nwvu.org/event/resume-that-works-workshop/ LOCATION:Quality Training Institute\, 8025 Lamon Ave\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/resume_writing_workshop_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T123000 DTSTAMP:20180423T133355Z CREATED:20180422T132500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T133355Z UID:4691-1525865400-1525869000@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Hepatitis C Virus Public Health Outreach Event DESCRIPTION:The Student Veterans Center cordially invites you to our Hepatitis C Virus  Public Health \nOutreach Event Wednesday\, May 9\, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Prairie State College  ATOC Room 120\nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection incidence increased by 294% from 2010 to 2015 due largely to the opioid epidemic. Young veterans have been caught up in the opioid epidemic that is the driving force of the sharp increase in the Hepatitis C Virus transmission. There is an urgent need to stop the VCV-associated transmission and mortality due to opioid use disorder among veterans.\nOutreach Event will focus on \n\nProtecting yourself and family from HCV infection\nPreventing opioid use disorder and accessing recovery programs\nSharing experience with guest veterans who were cured of HCV and have recovered from opioid use disorder/addiction\nOpioid use disorder care coordination\nDistribution of information material on HCV/Opioid prevention\n\nPresenter:  Dr. Ola Bamgbose\, MD/MPH\, Clinical Assistant Professor\, University of Illinois at Chicago\, Vice President\, Vanoltta Consulting\, Inc. \nRefreshments will be provided RSVP to gsanon@prairiestate.edu\nFor more information\, contact Georges Sanon\, gsanon@prairiestate.edu or (708) 709-3567 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/HepCOutreach_Flyer_Final.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/hepatitis-c-virus-public-health-outreach-event/ LOCATION:Prairie State College Conference Center\, 202 S. Halsted\, Chicago Heights\, 60411\, United States CATEGORIES:Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/HepCOutreach_Flyer_Final_5_2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T193000 DTSTAMP:20180429T112248Z CREATED:20180429T112135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180429T112248Z UID:4730-1525802400-1525807800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:NWVU "On the Table" Event DESCRIPTION:The National Women Veterans United (NWVU) is participating and hosting a citywide “On the Table” Event:\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, May 8\, 2018 \nTime 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\n\nLocation: Women Veteran’s Center \n7907 S. Racine Chicago\, IL 60620\n\n\nA light and healthy dinner will be provided. \n\nWe will explore ways to address violence against women\, violence in the community and across the city. Discussing and identifying why so many people are so angry and what we can do to bring back caring neighbors that talk and help each other. \n\n\nThe outcome of “On the Table” will lead the group in applying for the Chicago Community Trust Acting Up award to carry out our joint ideas. \n\n\nAll are invited to participate\, provide input and help carry out the Action Plan. \n\n\nPlease let us know your interest  and if you plan to participate. \n\nRSVP is required:\nnwvu.org@gmail.com or (872) 731-2150 URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-on-the-table-event/ LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/on_the_table_fi.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="National Women Veterans United":MAILTO:Nwvu.org@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR