Chicago Veterans

About Chicago Veterans

We’re a community of military veterans, family members and supporters who share a common passion for helping those who have served in our military. We provide opportunities for veterans to meet, network, socialize and build meaningful relationships with one another to help take control of their transition throughout life.

Mission

Empowering veterans to take control of their transition throughout life

Our History

What started on a University campus grew to an entire city

Team

Meet our dedicated team working to help improve our community

Employee Readiness

We help connect local employers to veterans in our community

Peer-to-Peer Mentorship

We help educate our veterans through a unique peer-to-peer mentorship approach

Social and Community

Engaging our veterans to help improve their physical, mental & emotional wellbeing.

4th Annual Chicago Veterans Ball

Join us on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 for our 4th Annual Chicago Veterans Ball! We started with a vision in 2015 of bringing together all military veterans in the Chicagoland area from every branch to celebrate veterans day as one community.

Every year since then our veterans ball has grown into something truly special. Please join us at in celebrating and honoring the men and women who took the oath to defend and serve our nation. This event is open to all veterans, family members, and supporters.

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Our Blog

What are we thankful...

We are thankful for you! Thanksgiving is a time to look back and reflect on what we are thankful for. We at Chicago Veterans are thankful to have so many...

Posted By: Team CV
Dated: Nov 18

Chicago Veteran Spot...

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Posted By: Gabrielle Castaldo
Dated: Oct 18

Therapy Through the ...

With the hustle and bustle of everyday activities, wouldn’t it be nice to just take a break from it all and enjoy the outdoors? Being a part of our Veteran comm...

Posted By: Karina Lopez
Dated: Sep 18

CV invited by The B...

Chicago Veterans was graciously invited by The British Consulate-General of Chicago for an afternoon tea event to welcome the Walking with...

Posted By: Kevin Barszcz
Dated: Aug 18

CV Appoints Jac Char...

Chicago Veterans is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chairman of the Board, Jac Charlier! Jac is a Chicago native and United States Army Veteran. He currently se...

Posted By: Kevin Barszcz
Dated: Jul 18

Veterans Art Gallery

On Friday May 4th, Chicago Veterans along with the The Pilsen Art House hosted a Veterans Art Initiative. Veterans from the Chicagoland area were able to showcase their art an...

Posted By: Team CV
Dated: May 18

Pop Up Session with ...

On Wednesday April 18th, came to Chicago for their Pop Up Session at POW Gym in the West Loop. Veterans from all over the Chicago land area came together for an i...

Posted By: Team CV
Dated: Apr 18

From Strangers to Fa...

After the success of our Chicago Veterans softball team, many Veterans wanted to continue meeting and spending time together. They decided to try their luck at another sport;...

Posted By: Team CV
Dated: Feb 18

Braving the Cold

Last Friday, Chicago Veterans members laced up their winter boots, put on their hats and gloves, and jumped on the train headed towards downtown Chicago to raise awareness of...

Posted By: Kevin Barszcz
Dated: Jan 18

An idea that led to ...

Every summer the Chicago Park District hosts a one day Veterans Softball Tournament inviting family, friends and fellow organizations to participate. Chicago Veterans was one...

Posted By: Team CV
Dated: Nov 17

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Our Partners

No one organization can do it alone. We partner with community allies to help
improve the lives of our veterans and their family members.