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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
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Benefits and Services for Veterans and their Families
8,593
Veterans and Dependents served by VSO (FY2023)
$4,792,131.43
Deceased, Disabled and MIA-POW Veterans Dependents Scholarship
591,626
Veterans in Illinois (FY23)
Monthly Highlights
- Month of the Military Caregiver:
- National Military Appreciation Month:
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month:
- 5/1: Loyalty Day:
- 5/1: Silver Star Service Banner Day:
- 5/2: Women’s Overseas Service League Established:
- 5/4: International Firefighters Day:
- 5/6-12: National Nurse’s Week:
- 5/13: Children of Fallen Patriot’s Day:
- 5/13 (1908): Navy Nurse Corps Established:
- 5/14: Mother’s Day:
- 5/15: Women’s’ Army Auxiliary Corps Established (1942):
- 5/15: Peace Officers Memorial Day:
- 5/21: Armed Forces Day:
- 5/22: National Maritime Day:
- 5/25: National Senior Health and Fitness Day:
- 5/29: Memorial 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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