Make HERstory – Military Women’s Memorial Registry
a one-of-a-kind interactive database that records and preserves the names, service information, photographs and memorable experiences of each registered servicewoman. Continue reading
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2024
Chicago Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade Saturday, May 25, 2024. Wreath Laying Ceremony, Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. at 11am. Parade, State Street from Lake St. to Van Buren St. at Noon. Continue reading
Fall of SAIGON, 49th Commemoration official end to the Vietnam War
Fall of SAIGON, 49th Commemoration official end to the Vietnam War ceremony at the American Legion Post 923 on April 27, 2024 Continue reading
CNC Operator Certificate Training
Learn how to program, set up and operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. Continue reading
Community Showing “This Is Where I Learned Not to Sleep”
Please join a showing of “This Is Where I Learned Not to Sleep,” a detective’s (Retired Lieutenant Mark Wynn) quest in keeping us safe. Keynote speaker, Sheriff Tom Dart, has brought humane, compassionate, innovative, and thoughtful approaches to law enforcement and community engagement. Monday, April 8, 2024 | 6PM Continue reading
Veterans Affairs 2024 Spring Newsletter
Veterans Affairs 2024 Spring Newsletter. The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA) is pleased to begin 2024 with exciting events and efforts within our military community. Continue reading
Jeannie Adams, NWVU treasurer, runs the Chicago Half Marathon
The National Women’s Veterans United Treasurer, Jeannie Adams finishes the Chicago Half Marathon 5K. Continue reading
FLASHBACK NWVU in the NEWS: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois recognizes National Women Veterans United in Chicago. Continue reading
Women Veterans Town Hall Resource and Employment Fair
Women Veterans and current service members are invited to a safe and welcoming environment to share stories of service and challenges with key stakeholders, decision-makers and organizations that support Veterans and military families. March 30, 2024 10am-2pm. Malcom X College. Continue reading
SBA allocates $300k in grants to boost entrepreneurship training for women veterans [Apply by March 21]
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that non-profits and businesses in the private sector can now apply for funding of up to $300,000 to provide women veterans with entrepreneurship training. Continue reading