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Social Event

WWII Honor Celebration - Social and Resource Event

August 30, 2025

03:30 PM - 06:15 PM CDT

Chicago Platoon

Event overview

American Legion Manuel Perez Jr. Post 1017, Cicero American Legion Post 96, and TMC joins together to honor World War II Veteran Benito Morales. Veteran and post member Benito is a WWII Combat Infantry Badge Bronze Star recipient, awarded for Heroic achievement in action. Just days after the D-Day invasion in June of 1944, his unit, the 9th Infantry Division, landed on the shores of Omaha Beach in France. His story of strength, resilience, and service is what makes our community proud to honor and celebrate. Join us to connect with fellow veterans, families, and community members in a resource fair with food provided. Share with others how TMC has such a great impact on you and our community. This will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow veterans and resources in the community.

Type

Social Event

What To Wear

TMC blues, Casual (nice jeans, etc.)

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible site and bathrooms;Handicap Parking available

What to Bring

A fellow veteran, friend, family member, or neighbor.

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

event contact
Alex Klosterman
aklosterman@missioncontinues.org (386) 338-4479

When and where

Date

August 30, 2025

Time

03:30 PM - 06:15 PM (CDT)

Location

American Legion Manuel Perez Jr. Post 1017

5820 W 35th St
Cicero, IL

Parking Information

Street Parking near Venue

5820 W. 35th Street Cicero, IL 60804

Who We Are

The Mission Continues is a national non-profit that empowers veterans to continue serving in our nation’s under-resourced communities, giving veterans the opportunity to keep serving even after the uniform comes off, right here at home. Our programs deploy veterans and volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.  

Who should volunteer?

Our service projects are for all veterans with a desire to continue their service and for all non-veterans that want to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities. Please note, age and accessibility accommodations can be made at any project. There is room for everyone to make an impact. 

How to volunteer 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages. 

What is a Service Platoon? 

Service Platoons are your opportunity to engage and connect with veterans and community members while generating community impact in a real and tangible way. Led by veteran volunteer platoon leaders, each platoon works with dedicated community partners and volunteers to provide the manpower and support that they need to help them do their work more effectively. 

We currently have service platoons in more than 40+ cities across the country that are having events at least once a month. Everyone is invited to serve, regardless of veteran status: a service platoon is for you if you have a passion for service. 

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