More than 40 veterans and 30 representatives from nearly 20 government agencies, non-profits and businesses braved threats of a winter storm to attend the Italian American Veterans Museum’s first-ever Veterans Resource Fair on Jan. 11. The event was co-hosted by the Cook County Clerk’s Office.
The entire third floor of the Casa Italia office building was bustling with activity from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as veterans gathered information on an array of services, including ID and discount cards, utility bill assistance, free dental care and legal services, comfort K9s, culinary classes, veterans-only chess tournaments and work as Census takers and election judges.
Recently elected IAVM President Renato Bacci and Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough were on hand along with a host of dignitaries from the local, county and state to greet the veterans. Many attendees were first-time visitors and all shared positive comments about the event and the museum.
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