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Christmas in July Wednesday | July 19, 2023 Hines VA Hospital 5000 S. Fifth Avenue Hines, IL 60141 (Maywood, IL) Operation Welcome You Home plans to distribute 300 stockings filled with Christmas in July cheer to those at Hines VA Hospital on Wednesday, July 19, 2023! Volunteers are needed to help spread Christmas in July cheer on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. OWYH will be thanking Veterans while distributing the stockings and singing Christmas carols. For more information, please contact Donna (630.302.2638 | donna@welcomeyouhome.org) or Judi (630.341.1222 | judi@welcomeyouhome.org) |
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Paper Drive February 1 - 25, 2023 Carillon Clubhouse 21146 S. Carillon Drive Plainfield, IL 60544 Bobbi Borbas | 815.372.1725 The paper drive is benefiting Hope Manor in Joliet, Illinois which is a 67-unit campus for female and male veterans. Drop off is at the Carillon Clubhouse beginning on February 1 and running through Noon on February 25, 2023. For more information, please contact Bobbi Borbas, Carillon Veteran Family Organization at 815.372.1725. |
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Secret Santa Saturday | December 3, 2022 Plainfield Walmart 12690 S. Rt. 59 Plainfield, IL 60585 Operation Welcome You Home is hosting a shopping day for children and teens of veterans on Saturday, December 3, 2022. To donate, please visit Operation Welcome You Home, or |
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12th Annual Thanks for Giving Luncheon for Veterans (plus one) Saturday | November 19, 2022 | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Romeoville High School 100 N. Independence Blvd. Romeoville, IL 60446 RSVP by 11.9.22 to ralpost52@gmail.com or 815.905.1202 The Romeoville MCJROTC will post the colors and perform a drill team exhibition. The Will County Veterans Assistance Commission Sponsored by the American Legion Post 52 Family and the Romeoville Veterans Commission. |
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Veteran's Pantry Wednesday | November 9, 2022 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry 1110 Jericho Road Aurora, IL 60506 630.897.2127 Groceries are available for veterans during a special Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry. |
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Firearms | Lethal Means Safety Day Saturday | September 24, 2022 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm DuPage County Complex South Main Parking Lot 421 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 Contact Steve Fixler 630.407.5655 Representatives from the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, the Illinois State Police Department, the DuPage Health Department, This is not a gun buy-back event. Please do not bring any guns or weapons of any type to this event. |
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100th Birthday Celebration! Saturday | August 13, 2022 | 12:30 pm Albright Middle School 1110 S. Villa Avenue Villa Park IL 60181 Operation Welcome You Home and OWYH supporters have been invited to welcome home and join in the celebration of the 100th birthday of Seaman First Class Edward N. Bye. Edward earned the American Area Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign with one bronze star Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star Medal, Escort led by local law enforcement. |
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OPUS Salute, Honor, and Love Annual Concert Honoring Veterans and Seniors Monday | August 8, 2022 | 2:00 pm Naperville Central College | Wentz Concert Hall 171 E. Chicago Avenue Naperville IL 60540 Operation Welcome You Home has been invited and asked to extend to you an invitation to the annual OPUS Chamber Music Concert. So that guests can be seated comfortably, reservations can be emailed to Julie. OPUS serves the community with musical performances throughout the year. |
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Grand Opening Celebration - Plainfield IL Walmart Friday | June 17, 2022 | 8:30 am (ribbon cutting at 9:00 am) Walmart 12690 S. Route 59 Plainfield IL 60585 Walmart associates will present donations to the Plainfield Police and Fire Departments, Plainfield American Legion Marne Post 13, Thank you Walmart for your support on behalf of all Veterans! |
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Celebrating Veterans and those who support Operation Welcome You Home Tuesday | May 31, 2022 | 1:15 pm Aurora Roller Skate Center 34W185 Montgomery Road Aurora, IL 60504 Motorcycles, cars, pickups, and more will form a motorcade riding to: Olney C. Allen School 700 S. Farnsworth Avenue Aurora, IL 60505 LEO Escorted Ride We will enter the school parking lot where the students will be cheering as they are waving American flags and display homemade posters. |
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Celebrate Armed Forces Week at Mission BBQ Mission BBQ is offering a free sandwich for all active duty service members and veterans. Monday | May 16, 2022 | Army Tuesday | May 17, 2022 | Marine Corps Wednesday | May 18, 2022 | Navy Thursday | May 19, 2022 | Air Force & Space Force Friday | May 20, 2022 | Coast Guard Saturday | May 21, 2022 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Lunch With The Heros 1570 Butterfield Road | Downers Grove Illinois 60515 | 630.824.3606 376 Route 59 | Naperville Illinois 60540 | 630.974.5498 |
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Weber Grill Donation Saturday | May 14, 2022 VA Fischer House Operation Welcome You Home is so excited to be presenting a Weber Grill and accessories to Hines VA Fischer House. Due to COVID restrictions, we are limited to participation at this event. |
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Veteran's Information Saturday April 23, 2022 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Orland Park Civic Center 14750 Ravinia Avenue Orland Park, IL Lunch provided by City BBQ Contact Darryl Wertheim, Veteran's Commission Program Coordinator 708.403.6115 |
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Paper Products Drive Operation Welcome You Home and the Plainfield Sons of the Legion teamed up for a paper products drive that was held on Saturday, April 16, 2022 Saturday | April 16, 2022 | 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Plainfield American Legion Marne Post 13 24741 W. Renwick Road Plainfield, IL Drop off by main entrance of Legion. (Unloading help available.) Paper goods can also be dropped off at the Legion beginning April 1, 2022. Contact Donna | 630.302.2638 |
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Popcorn Fundraiser April 11 - 15, 2022 This is an online popcorn fundraiser featuring such flavors as This is a four day fundraiser benefiting veterans. Your popcorn purchase can be shipped anywhere in the United States.. Thank you for supporting our veterans and have a Poppin' Day! |
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