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Benefits and Services for Veterans and their Families
18,934
Veterans and Dependents served by VSO (FY2023)
$4,792,131.43
Deceased, Disabled and MIA-POW Veterans Dependents Scholarship
522,775
Veterans in Illinois (FY23)
Monthly Highlights
- Asian-American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Jewish-American Heritage Month
- National Military Appreciation Month
- May 1: Silver Star Service Banner Day
- May 2: Women's Overseas Service League Established (1921)
- May 3: Veterans Gardening Day (HB 2894)
- May 6-12: Nurses' Week
- May 8: V-E Day
- May 9: Military Spouse Appreciation Day
- May 11-17: National Nursing Home Week
- May 13: Children of Fallen Patriots Day
- May 13: Navy Nurse Corps Established (1908)
- May 14: Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Established (1942)
- May 15: Peace Officers Memorial Day
- May 17: Armed Forces Day
- May 22: National Maritime Day
Calendar of Events
No upcoming events
IDVA Mission
As an expression of our gratitude for their service to our country, we are committed to empowering veterans and their families to thrive in Illinois. Every encounter we have with them is met with dignity and respect, as we understand the challenges of military service and the lifelong impact it has on their lives.
IDVA Vision
Illinois is the destination of choice for veterans and a national leader in veteran advocacy and services. IDVA sets the standard for connecting veterans and their families with all the benefits and privileges they earned to empower them to thrive.
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