Veterans helping build a home for a fellow veteran.

A day dedicated to relaxation and self-care holds therapeutic benefits for anyone, but for veterans, it can be especially transformative.

We recognize that returning to civilian life often unfolds in multiple chapters.

Over 40 women veterans gathered together for a Sunset Boat Cruise.

Women Veterans had the opportunity to connect, bond, and make new friends while being introduced to tasty non-alcoholic mocktails—an alternative drink option that’s gaining traction in our society.

At the heart of our events is a commitment to empower and uplift women veterans. Our gatherings, curated by women veterans for women veterans, provide a unique space to connect, share stories, and forge lasting connections.

At the heart of our events is a commitment to empower and uplift women veterans. Our gatherings, curated by women veterans for women veterans, provide a unique space to connect, share stories, and forge lasting connections.

This unique institution, born out of the Vietnam Veterans Art Group in 1979-1980, has evolved into a haven for thought-provoking and sometimes controversial art related to the Vietnam War.

Chicago proudly hosted its first Veterans Town Hall event in October 2023. These events are community forums aiming to establish greater understanding between local veterans and the friends and neighbors they served.

As our Executive Director returned from her deployment, she was met with a community that had not only sustained the organization but had elevated it to new heights.