Center for Veterans Issues

10/16/2026

🏠 Connecting Our Community to Resources That Matter!

CVI will be at Project Homeless Connect on October 22! Stop by to meet our team and learn about housing programs, supportive services, and resources available to Veterans.

Hosted by United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, this FREE event welcomes Veterans and community members experiencing homelessness or housing instability, connecting them with employment resources, health screenings, dental and vision exams, haircuts, hygiene items, and more!

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Marquette University – Alumni Memorial Union
1442 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee

✅ No registration required! Arrive before 2 PM to receive services.

💙 Help spread the word! Share this event so more people in our community can access the resources and support they need!

🔗 https://UnitedWayGMWC.org/PHC

10/15/2026

★ ONE WEEK TO GO! ★

Join us for the Veteran & Community Resource Expo in Fond du Lac!

Veterans, service members, families, and community members are all welcome to connect with helpful resources, supportive services, community organizations, and employers who are hiring.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 2–6 PM
📍 Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds & Expo Center
🎟️ FREE | No registration required

📣 Help us reach the people who could benefit most ★ share this post with a Veteran, military family, friend, or community member and invite them to join us!

Made possible through the collaboration of Fond du Lac County Veterans Service Office, Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, and Center for Veterans Issues.

10/14/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Tech Fusion, Inc

We’re proud to recognize Tech Fusion as a National Defense Sponsor of the 2026 CVI Gala!

As CVI’s longtime IT provider, Tech Fusion has helped strengthen our growing services, including the remodeled Mental Wellness Center and expanded needs at Vets Place Central.

Their partnership extends beyond technology. Tech Fusion has consistently supported CVI’s fundraising events, helping us continue building the resources and services Veterans rely on.

Thank you, Tech Fusion, for your trusted partnership, continued generosity, and commitment to the Veterans we serve!

🚨 TICKET SALES END OCTOBER 25🚨
Don’t miss your chance to attend the 2026 CVI Gala ★ reserve your seats now.

📣 Experience 𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌, featuring 1SG Timothy La Sage (Ret.) in conversation with Bill Michaels.

📅 Saturday, November 14
📍 Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Event Center
🎫 https://www.cvivet.org/events/2026-cvi-gala/

10/13/2026

📣 Be part of the evening. Share the invitation.
🔗 https://www.cvivet.org/events/2026-cvi-gala/

Our 2026 Gala is just over a month away—Saturday, November 14th at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. With a new venue this year, we’re hopeful to bring some new enthusiasm to the event. The fantastic Bill Michaels is back as our emcee and will be on stage talking one-to-one with Marine Corps Veteran 1SG Timothy La Sage (Ret.) as part of the event. Timothy is the Sergeant at Arms for the Wisconsin State Senate, a former Marine Corps Scout Sniper, and 2x recipient of the Purple Heart for wounds received in Iraq. He truly has a great and inspirational story to share. We hope you can join us, it should be a fantastic night!

10/13/2026

⚓The Navy’s legacy is written by generations of Sailors who answered the call to serve. 🇺🇸

On this 251st U.S. Navy Birthday, we honor the Veterans who helped shape that legacy and the Sailors who proudly carry it forward today.

Happy Birthday, U.S. Navy! Your service and sacrifice make a lasting impact far beyond the seas.

🎖️ Join us in celebrating and supporting Veterans! Attend the 2026 CVI Gala on November 14 and help us continue making a difference for Veterans across Wisconsin.

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.cvivet.org/events/2026-cvi-gala/

📧 Passing exercise with USS Carl Vinson and U.S. and Indian navy ships.

10/09/2026

Did you know CVI runs the only women's Veterans shelter of its kind in Milwaukee County? Boudicca House was established in 2002, and provides female Veterans with greater safety, privacy, and specialized support.

The name Boudicca is feminine and of ancient Celtic origin. It is derived from the Brythonic word boud, meaning “victory.” Boudicca was a first-century queen of the Iceni who united and led the Britons in a revolt against Roman rule. Although her forces were ultimately defeated, she is remembered as a powerful symbol of courage, leadership, resistance, and determination.

Although Boudicca House is an essential part of CVI’s Veterans programming, operating it creates a significant funding challenge. Whether the house serves one woman Veteran or operates at its full adult-bed capacity, CVI is required to maintain 24/7/365 staffing, provide three meals each day, seven days a week, programing, and transportation to medical and other critical appointments. Women with children can also utilize Boudicca House’s services.

CVI/Boudicca House is always in need of “hygiene kits” that are specifically tailored to females. Many of our residents are fleeing domestic violence, so they arrive on our doorstep with little or nothing. CVI tries to meet their needs as best we can but often run short. Monetary donations to CVI and specifically earmarked for Boudicca House are always welcome too.

Help CVI support this vital service to female Veterans!

This donation will help Boudicca House, our transitional housing for female Veterans.We'll be able to :Provide additional support where grants do not…

10/08/2026

★ TWO WEEKS TO GO! Connect. Collaborate. Serve. ★

Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 22 and join us for our first Veteran & Community Resource Expo in Fond du Lac!

📍 Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds & Expo Center
⏰ 2–6 PM
🎟️ Free admission | No registration required

Veterans, service members, community members, and families are invited to connect with local organizations, explore supportive services and resources, and meet employers with opportunities available.

📣 Help us reach more Veterans and families! Mark your calendar, plan to attend, and share this event with someone who could benefit.

This event is made possible through the collaboration of the Fond du Lac County Veterans Service Office, Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, and Center for Veterans Issues.

Interested in participating as a vendor?
Community partners, service providers, employers, and Veteran advocates can reserve a free vendor space at:
🔗 https://VeteranExpo26.eventbrite.com

Questions? Contact the Fond du Lac County Veteran Services Office at 920-929-3117.

10/07/2026

We’re proud to celebrate three of our leaders selected as 2027 Wisconsin Titan 100 honorees:

★ Gregory E. Fritsch , President
★ John Cornell, Board Chair
★ Chris Gantz, New Board Member

Congratulations on this recognition and for your impact, dedication, and commitment to the Veterans and communities we serve.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Greg, John, and Chris, and in celebrating everyone making a meaningful difference across Wisconsin.

10/07/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: KOHLER

We’re honored to recognize Kohler as a National Defense Sponsor of the 2026 CVI Gala!

Kohler has been a valued partner to CVI for years and was recognized with CVI's 2023 Community Impact Award for its generous support of the Vets Place Central renovation and expansion. Their contribution brought high-quality Kohler fixtures to the private bathrooms in all 81 Veteran rooms and throughout the building, helping ensure these essential spaces are built for lasting use and reliability.

That investment matters. These thoughtfully designed spaces help create a dignified, welcoming environment where Veterans can focus on rebuilding their lives and moving toward greater independence.

We’re proud to celebrate Kohler’s enduring commitment to Veterans ★ from helping strengthen Vets Place Central to standing with us as a National Defense Sponsor of the 2026 CVI Gala. Their continued partnership helps move our mission forward in lasting and meaningful ways.

🎟️ The 2026 CVI Gala is approaching ★ reserve your seat now and join us for an impactful evening in support of Veterans.

📅 Saturday, November 14 | 📍 Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Event Center
https://www.cvivet.org/events/2026-cvi-gala/

10/06/2026

📬 The October CVI Connection is here!

Catch up on what’s happening at the Center for Veterans Issues, including new CVI leadership and board members, our Permanent Supportive Housing spotlight and Veteran success story, community partnerships, upcoming Gala news, and recent support for Veterans across Wisconsin.

👉 Read the October CVI Connection: https://bit.ly/CVI-Oct2026

📬 Stay connected with CVI! Sign up for the CVI Connection for monthly updates, events, and ways to support Veterans across Wisconsin.

➡️ Sign up: https://bit.ly/CVI-News-Signup

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