Team Rubicon Steps into the Arena
When Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River at the head of his legions and marched on Rome, it marked a point of no return. The phrase “crossing the Rubicon” is…
January 6, 2021
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Veterans Addressing Food Insecurities During COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center had been closed for non-essential operations, including its food pantries, one of the first of…
August 26, 2020
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USO Launches New Veterans Program
Guest blog by Justin Miller, Pathfinder’s Program Manager Transitioning from military to civilian life is a distinct challenge faced by our nation’s service members and their families. While there are…
June 25, 2019
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A Statewide Legal Aid Hotline Established to Serve Illinois Veterans
In 2013, an amendment to the Access to Justice Act created the Illinois Access to Civil Justice Council, with the mandate to create a pilot statewide legal assistance hotline and…
March 25, 2019
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A Garden Colonel McCormick Would Have Loved
When military veterans gather at Cantigny it’s usually in or outside the newly renovated First Division Museum, a monument to those who served. But during the growing season you’ll now…
December 17, 2018
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Readjusting to Civilian Life
Some would believe the toughest transition a veteran experiences is entering the military. Would you believe that returning home is much harder than leaving? Every year over 250,000 men and…
September 4, 2018
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Two McCormick Foundation Grantees Win VETTY Awards for Service to Veteran Community
In acknowledgement of veterans that have gone beyond their call of duty, the 3rd annual VETTY awards recognized marquee veterans that have exemplified ongoing public service and advocacy efforts, and…
January 22, 2018
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