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For more information,
to donate or volunteer visit our website:
333 S. Wabash
16th Floor
Chicago IL, 60604
(312) 822-6699
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The USO of Illinois
annually
serves over 330,000 service members and their families at 5 USO Centers and through hundreds of programs and services.
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USO Celebrates Soon-to-Be Military Moms with
Special Baby Shower
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Part of the USO of Illinois mission is to not only support service members, but also their families through a variety of programs that covers a unique set of needs. On Wednesday, June 22nd, USO of Illinois hosted a "USO Special Delivery" baby shower at the Great Lakes Community Center for 50 expectant military mothers, their dependents and new mothers who gave birth within the past year.
Heidi Murkoff, author of the What to Expect series, and the Founder of the What to Expect Foundation partnered with USO to throw this special event. Participants received tips on staying healthy during pregnancy, what to expect throughout the delivery process and ideas on how to manage those first milestone years. Additionally, author Heidi Murkoff hosted a Q&A session, where soon-to-be moms were encouraged to open up about their concerns, ask candid questions and to find support from their attending peers.
The mothers were also treated to a party that featured gift baskets filled with baby must haves, an exciting raffle, pregnancy themed games and a delicious lunch. The moms, who are often away from their families, friends and support network were offered a welcome touch of home and a supportive atmosphere at the event.
Thank you to Heidi Murkoff and the What the Expect Foundation for putting on this fantastic event for our military mothers.
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USO BBQ for the Troops kicks off in July to support Local Military through Community Connections
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For the past three years, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and dozens of local new-car dealers in the Chicagoland area have kicked-off the summer BBQ season with the USO of Illinois through BBQ for the Troops, an initiative dedicated to raising money to support essential USO programming. Since 2013, the CATA and more than 100 member dealers have raised more than $260,000 for USO of Illinois programs supporting area troops and their families.
On June 29th, the CATA and USO came together to kick-off BBQ season at the United Center with a high-octane celebration and media event. Dealers participating in BBQ for the Troops will be launching the Cup Holder Change Drive on July 1st to encourage people to stop by their local dealer's service center. Have you been putting off some car maintenance? During your next oil change or tire rotation - stop by a participating dealership, found at
www.drivechicago.com
, and empty your loose change. Every cent counts and will be donated directly to USO of Illinois programs.
On July 16th, participating Chicagoland dealerships will start their engines and heat up their grills for the USO of Illinois. Some of last year's BBQ for the Troops highlights include:
- Car Washes for donations
- Lunch specials for employees and their families and friends. Leave the brown bag at home and eat in, to support the troops
- Cornhole Bag Games and interactive sports
- Demand DJ, with donations made for song requests
- Obstacle courses and more!
For a list of dealerships participating in BBQ for the Troops this summer, visit
www.drivechicago.com
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The USO of Illinois salutes the CATA and all the dealerships who are participating in the BBQ for the Troops program this year.
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Tee-Off for the Troops at the USO Heartland Classic Golf Outing
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Join the USO of Illinois in support of local military at the USO Heartland Classic Golf Outing, an opportunity to "Tee-Off for the Troops" and raise funds for USO of Illinois programs and services.
The annual USO Heartland Classic is a one-of-a-kind experience for sporting enthusiasts and features a full day of golf, recreation, and entertainment, including the chance to sponsor a premier golf experience for active duty military members.
Registration now open; reserve your foursome today! Foursomes include:
- Gift Bag
- Carts
- Buffet Lunch and Dinner
- Cocktail Reception
Click here to buy your tickets today
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