Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County

Blackhawk Disabled American Veterans Chapter #29 Meeting
2025-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 211 North Main St., Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
We meet in the ground floor conference room. Use the accessible entrance off the parking lot (Wyman street side of the building)

Quarter Auction
2025-04-17 08:00 - 17:00 | American Legion Post #1207, 1011 S Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
QUARTER AUCTION
You’re Invited to Come Join the Fun at Lt Robert C. A. Carlson
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #1207

MAY 17TH 1-3PM

DONATED PRIZES INCLUDE CANDLES, TUPPERWARE, GIFT CERTIFICATES, YARD BLOW UPS, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE.
Paddles for Auction 3 for $10
1 for $4.00
BRING YOUR QUARTERS

Monthly VACWC Meeting
2025-04-09 17:30 - 20:30 | 555 North Court, 555 North Court, Rockford, IL, 61103, United States
The VACWC holds monthly Commissioner Meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30. A listing of dates can be found here.
An agenda for each regular meeting must be posted at the principal office of the public body and at the location where the meeting is to be held at least 48 hours in advance of the holding of the meeting. A public body that has a website that the full-time staff of the public body maintains must also post on its website the agenda of any regular meetings. Any agenda posted on the website must remain posted until the regular meeting is concluded.
Agendas are available at https://vacwc.org/about/commission-meeting-minutes/

Zoom Information

2nd Annual Vietnam Veterans Day Bowling Day
2025-03-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Don Carter Lanes, 4007 E. State Street, Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Veterans Teletown Hall
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | IL
The Madison VA will hold a Telephone Town Hall meeting for Veterans, their families, and community stakeholders.

When:

Thu. Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 pm CDT – 1:00 pm CDT

Where:
This is an online event.

Cost:
Free

Registration:
Required

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We will be calling Veterans, caregivers and family members to hold a live, interactive town hall meeting over the phone to give updates on the Madison VA Hospital & Clinics with a live Q and A session.

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Last updated: February 27, 2025

Job/Resource Fair
2025-03-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
Student Life & Campus Activities
PSC Job/Resource Fair 2025
Organized by Georges Sanon

The PSC Job/Resource Fair 2025 at Prairie State College will take place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. This Job/Resource & Job Fair, being presented by the PSC Veteran Services, is open to the public, and over 40 vendors are projected to attend. The fair will feature employment and volunteer opportunities, housing, legal and educational information, military-affiliated services to include benefits processing, and more.
Vendors and Benefits Claims VSOs

Monthly VACWC Meeting
2025-03-12 17:30 - 20:30 | 555 North Court, 555 North Court, Rockford, IL, 61103, United States
The VACWC holds monthly Commissioner Meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30. A listing of dates can be found here.
An agenda for each regular meeting must be posted at the principal office of the public body and at the location where the meeting is to be held at least 48 hours in advance of the holding of the meeting. A public body that has a website that the full-time staff of the public body maintains must also post on its website the agenda of any regular meetings. Any agenda posted on the website must remain posted until the regular meeting is concluded.
Zoom Information
Agenda - March 12, 2025

VAC Finance Committee Meeting
2025-02-27 13:00 - 15:00 | 555 North Court, 555 North Court, Rockford, IL, 61103, United States
Supplemental Budget Request Complete

VAC Full Commission Meeting
2025-02-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-01-08 17:30 - 18:30 | 555 North Court, 555 North Court, Rockford, IL, 61103, United States

Veterans Drop-In Center & Rock Valley College Veteran's Club Fundraiser
2025-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | BMO Center, 398-300 Elm St, Rockford, 61101, United States

Military Community Hiring Event
2025-02-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Scott AFB Area, 400 Regency Park, O'Fallon, 62269, United States

Hire A Vet
2025-01-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 211 North Main St., Rockford, IL, 61101, United States

DAV Chapter Meeting - January
2025-01-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 211 North Main St., Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Fellow Veteran,
Please try to make it to this month’s meeting – either in person at Memorial Hall or online via Zoom at the link below.

I look forward to seeing everyone in person or on Zoom.

Our January 28 at 5pm chapter meeting has the following agenda items:

1) Service Officer update

2) Brandon Franco from the new Rosecrance Veterans Services program will talk about their effort to provide comprehensive case management for veterans. This includes conducting thorough intake and assessment processes to identify and address the specific needs of each veteran, ranging from housing, clothing, and food/water to financial assistance, legal support, and more.

3) Winnebago County Veterans Assistance Commission “Operation 540” — Currently, Illinois counties average a 23% service connection rate for veterans. However, Winnebago County ranks 96th out of 102 counties, with only 2,951 of its 15,183 veterans—a mere 19%—receiving service-connected benefits. This initiative seeks to ensure veterans are fully aware of and can access the benefits they have earned.
VACWC encourages all veterans to take advantage of this opportunity by scheduling an appointment with one of our accredited Veteran Service Officers.

3) Annual Chapter giving

4) Potential opportunities for DAV to provide support.

Thanks!

– Todd

Linda's Taco Tuesday
2024-12-31 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-12-24 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-12-17 12:30 - 14:30 | American Legion Post #1207, 1011 S Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Women Veterans Community Social
2024-12-31 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Johnny Pamcakes, 3700 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

ADTP Aftercare Group in Rockford, IL
2024-12-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Velvet Robot Coffee Lab, 1292 South Alpine Road, Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Maintain your recovery after completing the Addictive Disorders Treatment Program (ADTP)

Lynn's Lunch
2024-12-30 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-12-23 12:30 - 14:30 | American Legion Post #1207, 1011 S Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

National Women Veteran United Rockford SheVet Monthly Meeting
2024-12-28 08:00 - 17:00 | VFW POST 5149, 922 7th Street, Rockford, IL, 61104, United States

Victory Garden Group in Rockford, IL
2024-12-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Rockford VA Clinic, 816 Featherstone Road, Rockford, IL, 61107, United States

Coffee Group in Rockford, IL
2024-12-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Starbucks (7474 East State Street), 7474 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Rock River Valley AmVets Post 922 Monthly Meeting
2024-12-21 10:00 - 11:00 | VFW POST 5149, 922 7th Street, Rockford, IL, 61104, United States
