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 to 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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Veterans Art Gallery

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...

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  • Dated: May 18
Pop Up Session with Merging Vets & Players

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...

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  • Dated: Apr 18
From Strangers to Family

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;...

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  • Dated: Feb 18
Braving the Cold

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...

An idea that led to a Championship!

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...

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  • Dated: Nov 17
Ruck March Packing Guide

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...

Portage Park Clean-up

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...

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  • Dated: Apr 16
Uncovering Chicagos Lost POW Camp

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...

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  • Dated: Aug 15
Chicago Honors WWII POW

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...

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  • Dated: Dec 14
“Harvard on the Rocks”

“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...

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improve the lives of our veterans and their family members.