Homeless Veteran Resources

The Chicago Public Schools Operation Recognition program

The Chicago Public Schools Operation
Recognition program honors veterans of foreign wars by awarding
diplomas to those who left high school to join the armed forces.

Eligibility

To receive a diploma through the CPS Operation Recognition program, a veteran must have:

  1. Resided within the City of Chicago at the time they left high school
  2. Left high school before graduating to serve in the armed forces
  3. Served in the United States armed services during World War II, the Korean Conflict, or the Vietnam Conflict; and
  4. Not received a high school diploma......

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Cook County Veteran Discount Card

Has a network of businesses across Cook County who offer military and veterans discounts and provide a County-issued ID card to identify eligible residents. This public-private partnership is a small way to honor those who have served, by helping them keep more of their hard-earned money.

Who is eligible? 
All active-duty military, national guard/reservists, and veterans with an honorable or general discharge. Identification will be checked prior to processing.

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Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans

The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans is a non-profit agency that provides housing, supportive services and community outreach to help homeless and at-risk veterans and their families achieve self-sufficiency.

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Volunteers of America - Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program

HVRP program sites ensure that veterans receive the employment and training services they need to get good jobs. All HVRPs offer job counseling, resume preparation, job placement, and follow-up at 30-, 90- and 180-day intervals. Program staff also ensure that participants receive essential supportive services such as clothing, shelter, referral to medical or substance use disorder treatments, and transportation assistance — either at the program site or at another agency in the community.

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Auburn Gresham Community Based VA Outpatient Clinic

 

 Department of Veterans Affairs provides a range of health care and other services exclusively to Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

7731 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60620
Phone: (773) 962-3700
Fax: (773) 962-3703

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