Chicago Veterans

About Chicago Veterans

We’re a community of military veterans who share a common passion for helping our brothers and sisters in arms. Whether it's veteran homelessness, PTSD awareness, trauma, benefits or camaraderie building we are committed building a better community.

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.

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Events

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Volunteers

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Volunteer Hours

Our Blog

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: Admin
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: Admin
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: Admin
Dated: Nov 17

Ruck March Packing G...

Some say that packing a rucksack can be an art form perfected only through experience. It's common to see the occasional rucksack that's packed...

Posted By: Brian Turner
Dated: Apr 17

Portage Park Clean-u...

Photography and Article By: Lauren Gandara The Spring morning of April 2nd was blistery and snowing, not the ideal weather for being outdoors. Despite the conditi...

Posted By: Admin
Dated: Apr 16

Uncovering Chicagos ...

Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood was home to one of the largest POW camps for the Union Army. More than 40,000 troops passed through the camp during its nearly four years in...

Posted By: Admin
Dated: Aug 15

Chicago Honors WWII ...

Henry J. “Hank” Rutkowski Sr. is a longtime fixture in Chicago’s Archer Heights neighborhood. He is well known in St. Bruno Parish and is a proud VFW member at the P...

Posted By: Admin
Dated: Dec 14

“Harvard on th...

In 1945, as WWII came to an end, Daley (then a state senator) introduced four bills calling for a university in Chicago. Following World War II, the University of Illinois inc...