DuPage Veteran Mentor Program

07/04/2026

Happy 4th everyone! It is your last chance to buy Virtual Rubber Ducks. The virtual race is tonight and 3 lucky ducks will share in the pot. You don't have to be present to win. You can buy ducks for $10 using the QR code on the flyer or by going to the link at

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friends-of-the-4th-and-foundation-for-change-quack-pot-duck-race

I will also be at Cerny Park in Warrenville from Noon until the race selling tickets in person.
Please share with all your friends. This benefits both the DuPage County Vet Mentor Program and Warrenville Friends of the 4th!

06/16/2026

We are having a Virtual Duck Race on July 4th to benefit Warrenville's "Friends of the 4th" and our Veteran Mentor Program. You can buy the ducks online by scanning the QR code and we will assign you a duck number. You don't have to be present to win and three winners will split a percentage of the money raised. You can also visit our duck sales site directly at:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friends-of-the-4th-and-foundation-for-change-quack-pot-duck-race Thanks and Good Luck!

06/16/2026

Time to get your tickets for our 2nd Annual Vet Mentor Program Fundraiser at Hawthorne's Backyard. It was a blast last year and we raised a good amount of money. We are going to have the co****le competition again, Silent Auction and door prizes and this year we added Bingo. Come out and have a great meal at a great location and buy your tickets early . The picnic is on July 24th from 5 to 10pm Thanks all and looking forward to seeing you. You can scan the QR code on the flyer or visit our website to purchase tickets. https://dupagevetmentors.com/events/ College of DuPage Student Veterans Association College of DuPage Veterans Services Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, Inc.

06/06/2026

Hey Everyone! Tickets are now available for our 2nd Annual DuPage Vet Mentor Fundraising Picnic. Tickets include a meal, two drink tickets, co****le competition, door prizes, silent auction and more! Get your tickets now! Last year was a blast and this year will be even bigger and better!

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Foundation For Change Inc Nfp's fundraising event. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a...

04/25/2026

Hello Everyone! I wanted to let everyone know about the Lt. Dan Concert that will be on July 11th. It is Gary's only public ticketed event in the U.S. this year and meant to honor our vets and America's 250th! West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans is again sponsoring the concert and you can get tickets at https://www.wsfdv.org/ The admission covers the show, parking, shuttle, Cantigny Gardens and the First Division Museum. It will be a spectacular event and American Idol runner-up Hunter Girl will also be there! The event will benefit over 20 veteran service agencies! Get your tickets quick because they will be selling out fast and you can't get this kind of fun for $50. If you can't attend but want to help a vet to attend there is a way to do that as well on the website.

12/16/2025

One of our great vet mentors, Jack Persin, attended a wonderful function at ! They are two wonderful organizations!

11/12/2025

Happy Veteran's Day to all who have served!

10/22/2025

It is coming up quick! The spooky Elmhurst historic walking tour is this Saturday 10/25 at 6:30pm. All monies raised go directly to the Vet Mentor Program.

https://dupagevetmentors.com/events

09/07/2025

This sounds like a wonderful program!

The DuPage County Veterans Su***de Prevention Coalition invites you to their 4th Annual Su***de Prevention Seminar. This important event brings together community leaders, providers, veterans, and advocates to strengthen our collective efforts in preventing su***de and supporting those who have served.

Event Details
📅 Date: September 30, 2025
🕘 Time: 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM
📍 Location: DuPage County Administration Building

This year’s seminar will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. Together, we aim to foster collaboration, raise awareness, and equip attendees with practical tools to make a difference in the lives of service members, veterans and their families.

Registration
Please register in advance at https://bit.ly/45TnrmN
Space is limited.

09/07/2025

Donna is tireless in working for our vets!