Interveterans December

 No Interveterans council meeting in December.  Next Interveterans Council Meeting Jan 31 at 7PM.

Next Veterans Assistance Commission Meeting January 17, 2024 at VFW Post 755

VFW 755 is having a food drive 

Vietnam Memorial Christmas Remembrance December 2, 1:00 PM

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony Dec 7, 2023 at the Elks Club on Lake Springfield.

This is last year's flyer and will be replaced with the updated flyer when available.  The Statehouse wreath from Wreaths Across America will be introduced during this ceremony.

Wreaths Across America At Camp Butler Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 11AM

https://www.facebook.com/WAACampButler

Operation Red Sleigh

Veterans Scratch off Lottery Ticket

The first specialty lottery ticket for veterans, Winter Winnings, was launched in 2006, and is the first lottery game in the United States to designate 100 percent of net proceeds to veterans. The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs awards these funds in the form of cash grants. On a quarterly basis, IDVA's Cash Grant Committee accepts and reviews applications from veterans organizations that address job placement and training, disability benefits, PTSI research and treatment, homelessness, and long-term care.   https://veterans.illinois.gov/programs/veterans-cash.html

Cookies with Santa Dec 9 at Northenders VFW Post 10302

VAC Superintendent position  https://myvac.org/about-the-vac/vac-careers/superintendent/

https://www.whig.com/news/community/veterans-assistance-commission-searching-for-superintendent/article_20da17f8-735f-11ee-bcb1-df4ecc0cddfb.html?fbclid=IwAR3G3gdF6Mn2NoZnbUFuOJ82abkVmkBDSbnwvAhhG24K05J_sVKFbhdxhL4

OPERATION RISING SPIRIT ENCOURAGES LETTERS OF SUPPORT TO ILLINOIS VETERANS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs launches letter-writing campaign to show support to veterans in their care at its five residential homes

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) today launched the 2023 "Operation Rising Spirit," campaign encouraging service organizations, schools, communities, and individuals to write letters of appreciation and support to veterans residing at the state veterans' homes in Anna, Chicago, LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy.

“Last year, over 5,000 letters were distributed to veterans in our care which provided an abundance of holiday cheer into the homes,” said Director Terry Prince. “We encourage volunteer groups, families, and schools to participate in this kind gesture of gratitude to Illinois veterans.”

To participate, notes may be sent directly to the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Letters will be disseminated equally to the five homes:

Crystal Womack

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Central Office

833 South Spring Street

Springfield, IL 62794-9432

Notes may also be sent directly through the IDVA website: https://www2.illinois.gov/veterans/services%20benefits/homes/Pages/send-a-note.aspx