OUTREACH AND EVENTS

FEATURED EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Monday, May 30
Beverly Park, July 23
In partnership with the Chicago Park District and Chicago Sport and Social, the Road Home Program invites veterans and their families for a day of fun – DJ, activities, bouncy houses, Mission BBQ and a 16-inch softball tournament. Saturday, July 23 at Beverly Park (2640 W. 102nd St., Chicago, IL 60655).
19th Ward Special Event
Thursday, November 17
2023 CALENDAR
January 5
11AM – 2PM
Veterans Education Benefits, Home Loans and Legal Rights Conference
Representatives from UIC Law Veterans Legal Clinic, Recruitment & Outreach and Student Veterans Affairs and representatives from US Department of Veterans Affairs: Veterans Benefit Administration and Veterans Justice Program (VJP) will be on site to answer questions regarding your VA Benefits, home loan opportunities and legal rights.
Register for free at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-education-benefits-home-loan-legal-rights-101-tickets-472745643947
The Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub
839 West 79th Street, Suite 312, Chicago, IL 60620
January 11
10:30AM – 3PM
Volunteers of America Employment Workshop
Volunteers of America will hold a job readiness workshop including access to job training skills and employment coaching for veterans and others in need. Attendees must be registered clients of VOA Illinois. For more information, call (312) 564-2424.
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA ILLINOIS
47 West Polk Street, Suite 250-2, Chicago, IL 60605
January 14
5PM – 8PM
Bowlero Veteran and Family Night Out
Join the Road Home Program for pizza, laser tag, bowling, arcade games and fun with your family and fellow veterans. Register for free at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bowlero-veteran-and-family-night-out-tickets-492001418487
Bowlero Randall Road
1611 South Randall Road, Algonquin, IL 60102
January 18
6PM
Liberty Call: A Veteran Networking Event
Head to American Legion Post 735 on the South West Side of Chicago to meet up with fellow veterans, supporters and service providers including The American Legion, Team Red, White and Blue, Wounded Warrior Project, Merging Vets and Players, The Mission Continues and more. Our Liberty Calls are designed to connect current military members, veterans, spouses and civilians in a fun, casual setting. Make new friends, build a stronger support network and learn about additional resources, programs and opportunities available for military-connected families and veterans.
Register for free at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liberty-call-a-veteran-networking-event-tickets-502708363247?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
American Legion Post 735
6945 West Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 606382
Meet virtually
every other
Wednesday
1800 – 1930
Coffee with Chaps: A Veteran-To-Veteran Peer Support Group
The Road Home Program offers a Veteran-To-Veteran Peer support group moderated by Mark “Chaps” Schimmelpfennig, Chaplain and Spiritual Care Director at Road Home. The group meets virtually to discuss issues and get support from fellow veterans who understand the challenges you are coping with.
Coffee with Chaps is free and open to Illinois residents.
Register at https://roadhomeprogram.org/family-center/community-support-group/
Meet virtually on
the first Thursday
of every month
6PM – 7:30PM
Do You Love a Vet? A Caregiver Support Group
The Road Home Program provides a supportive and informative forum where caregivers, spouses, partners, family members, loved ones and friends meet virtually once a month to ask questions and offer encouragement as part of a community of people who understand the challenges you are facing.
Do You Love a Vet? meets virtually. Attendance is free and open to Illinois residents.
Register at https://roadhomeprogram.org/family-center/community-support-group/
