Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on October 20, 2022 by nwvuwebmaster

Join the National Women Veterans United for Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Friday, October 21, 5:30PM – 7PM at the SGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran’s Center. We will be celebrating education, new treatment and survivors and also, remembering those who lost the battle. There will be refreshments and raffles Continue reading →

Housing Assistance

Posted on October 20, 2022 by nwvuwebmaster

The State of Illinois is providing emergency housing assistance to help renters and homeowners maintain stable, affordable housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading →

City of Chicago Vehicle Stickers

Posted on October 20, 2022 by nwvuwebmaster

Did you know that the Office of the City Clerk expanded its No-Fee Chicago City Sticker program to include more Veterans? Continue reading →

Chicago veteran Fannie Farmer turns 100 -CBS Chicago

Posted on October 17, 2022 by nwvuwebmaster

Chicago World War II veteran Fannie Farmer celebrates her 100th birthday. Continue reading →

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You’re Invited to Honor all Veterans and recognize Women Veterans who continue to serve. Please Join us as we highlight Veterans Day and those who have served the nation.

Honoring Dr. Zoe Franklin- Navy Veteran -Falculty – Olive Harvey College, Dr Vidhya Prakash, Major Ret, Air Force – Health Care Advocate, Dr, Jennifer Prince, Navy Veteran -Suicide Prevention Trainer, Honorable Judge Donna Cooper, Colonel Ret, IANG – Women Veterans Support, Ginny Narsete, Ret. MSG Air Force – Operation Her Story (OHS), Jeannie Adams, Air Force Veteran – Homeless Street Advocacy, Victoria Cobbett, Marine Corps Veteran – Advocacy for women veterans.

Veterans Day Honoring Women Veterans Download

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Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy! Celebrating 247 Years!

The United States Navy’s Birthday is on October 13 and celebrates the establishment of the US Navy in 1775.

NAVY Calling all prior service members

Posted on October 12, 2022 by nwvuwebmaster

CALLING ALL PRIOR SERVICE MILITARY!!! Do you have the drive to resume your mission and renew your commitment? The Navy Reserve is looking for motivated men and women to continue their service in the Navy reserve. Continue reading →

Job fair for military veterans

Posted on October 11, 2022 by nwvuwebmaster

Soldier Field will host a job fair Thursday Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first floor of the United Club at Soldier Field. The Chicago Veterans Job Fair will help service members transition back into civilian life. Continue reading →

The Source Grow Grants from Cook County Small Business Source

Posted on October 5, 2022 by nwvuwebmaster

The Cook County Small Business Source has a grant called “The Source Grow Grant”. They’re providing $ 10,000 grants. Applications run from October 3rd to October 31, 2022. They are providing $ 10,000 in grants to eligible businesses. Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard! This year marks the 75th birthday of the United States Air Force and Air National Guard. In 1947 President Truman signed the National Security Act which established this new defense organization, and along with it the creation of the US Air Force as an independent service, equal to the US Army and US Navy.