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Benefits and Services for Veterans and their Families
18,927
Veterans and Dependents served by VSO (FY2024)
$4,792,131.43
Deceased, Disabled and MIA-POW Veterans Dependents Scholarship
522,775
Veterans in Illinois (FY23)
Monthly Highlights
- July 1: Disability Pride Month
- July 1: Women's Army Corps and Cadet Nurse Corps Established (1943)
- July 4: Independence Day
- July 25: National Hire a Veteran Day
- July 27: Korean War Ends (1953)
- July 28: WWI Began (1914)
- July 28: National Buffalo Soldiers Day
- July 29: Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary
- July 30: Navy Women's Reserves (WAVES) Established (1942)
Calendar of Events
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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.