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National Women Veterans United
  • Vigil for Valor 2023

    The 2023 Vigil for Valor will be held this Friday, May 19 at the Maywood storefront.  Feel free to stop by anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make and design your memorial candle holder.  You may bring a … Continue reading

  • Veteran and Family Resource Fair

    Veterans of Foreign Wars - 22341 Governors Hwy 22341 Governors Highway , Richton Park, IL, United States

    Join the Benjamin O Davis VFW Post 311 one day one stop Veterans Resource Fair. Free lunch and raffle giveaways.

    Free
  • Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2023

    Chicago, IL 60601

    The Chicago Memorial day parade is on, Saturday, May 27, 2023 and starts at 12 noon on Wacker Drive between Dearborn and State Street. Chicago's Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

  • Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis Webinar

    The Health and Healthcare Committee of the Illinois Council on Women and Girls is holding a webinar to commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Month on June 28th, 2023 at 5:30-6:30 pm. This webinar will focus on addressing the public health crisis that is gun violence in Illinois.

  • Government Contracting Made Easy

    SGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran's Center 8620 South Pulaski, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for a comprehensive breakdown of Government Contracting for Chicago based small businesses with speaker Alisa Sheard, Deputy Director Government Contracting, SBA. July 26 2-5PM. RSVP Today

  • Veterans QPR Suicide Prevention Training

    The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. This course will include information on risk factors and statistics unique to our military population.

    Free
  • Women Veteran Standdown & Mini-Retreat

    Malcolm X Community College 1900 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL, United States

    Chicago-area women Veterans are invited to a Women Veteran Stand Down and Mini-Retreat on Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Malcolm X College in Chicago.

  • IRS Disability Employment Awareness Month – Virtual Information Session

    During this information session, we will provide an overview of IRS benefits, the Schedule A hiring program and documentation requirements, how to apply for positions with the IRS, and provide tips for creating an effective resume. We will also be available
    to answer questions on the application process. ASL interpreters will be available during the event.

    Free