Center for Veterans Issues

10/01/2026

🇺🇸 Wear your support this Veterans Day!

Harley-Davidson’s 2026 Veterans Day T-Shirt is available now for $32, with proceeds benefiting several Veteran-serving organizations, including the Center for Veterans Issues (CVI).

A big thank you to Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations in Menomonee Falls for making CVI part of this fundraiser and helping strengthen support for Veterans in our community.

⏰ Order by October 4 ★ while supplies last!
👕 Get yours here:
https://norscot.chipply.com/2026VeteransDayShirts/?isLanding=true

10/01/2026

🇺🇸 Veterans, join us at the 2026 Racine County Veteran Stand Down!

CVI will be there connecting Veterans with services, resources, and support. The event brings together 50+ community resources covering housing, food assistance, mental health, VA benefits, employment, and more.

📅 Saturday, October 3 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Festival Hall Racine | 5 5th St., Racine
✅ Free event + free parking

Stop by, connect with CVI, and discover resources available to support you.

09/30/2026

✨ Be part of the impact.

Join us Saturday, November 14 for the 2026 CVI Gala and help CVI provide Veterans across Wisconsin with the added support, resources, and opportunities that can make a lasting difference.

Your support helps us go further for Veterans ★ beyond essential services and toward greater stability and independence.

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to be part of it:
https://www.cvivet.org/events/2026-cvi-gala/

📍 Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Event Center | Milwaukee

09/30/2026

🇺🇸 Today’s the Day ★ CVI Job Fair!

Veterans, come explore your next opportunity today at Vets Place Central. Meet employers, make connections and learn about career opportunities across a variety of industries.

🎖️ 10–11 AM | Veterans Only
🤝 11 AM–2 PM | Open to the Public

📸 FREE professional headshots for Veterans, provided by Veterans Upward Bound.

💉 FREE flu & COVID-19 vaccinations for the public, provided by Walgreens

📍 3330 W. Wells St., Milwaukee

Bring your résumé, stop in and see where your next connection could lead!

09/29/2026

🇺🇸 The CVI Job Fair Is Tomorrow!

Veterans, your next opportunity could be one conversation away. Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30 at Vets Place Central to meet employers, explore career paths and make valuable connections.

🎖️ 10–11 AM | Veterans Only
🤝 11 AM–2 PM | Open to the Public

Meet Employers & Community Partners
★ 4c-for Children
★ Advanced Plating Technologies
★ Allied Universal Security
★ Amazon - New Berlin & Wauwatosa
★ Burlington Stores Inc
★ BMO U.S. - Milwaukee & Wauwatosa
★ Cintas Corporation
★ Employ Milwaukee
★ FedEx
★ Healing Warrior Hearts
★ Johnson School Bus
★ Levy Restaurants
★ Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc.
★ ManpowerGroup
★ Perfect Puzzle, LLC.
★ Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
★ Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
★ SERJobs
★ The Pfister
★ United Community Center
★ Universal Windows Direct
★ Milwaukee County
★ Milwaukee VA Medical Center
★ Veterans Upward Bound at UWM
★ Walgreens
★ Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (WDVA)
★ Western Great Lakes Trades Institute

FREE Services Available
📸 Professional Headshots for Veterans provided by: Veterans Upward Bound at UWM
Get a complimentary photo for your professional portfolio.

💉 Flu & COVID-19 Vaccinations
Free to the general public, provided by Walgreens.

📍 Vets Place Central | 3330 W. Wells St., Milwaukee

Bring your résumé, come ready to connect and see where your next opportunity could lead. We’ll see you tomorrow!

🎟️ Not job searching but want to support Veterans? Join us at the 2026 CVI Gala and help advance CVI’s mission:
https://www.cvivet.org/events/2026-cvi-gala/

09/28/2026

🍝 🇺🇸 Make your dinner count for Veterans!

Join St. Rita Square on Wednesday, October 14, from 5–6:30 PM for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser benefiting the Center for Veterans Issues and the Veterans we serve.

For just $13, enjoy award-winning spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad, with meat, meatless, and vegan options available.

📍 728 E. Pleasant Street, Milwaukee
📅 RSVP by October 2
📞 Natalie: 414-485-6605
✉️ [email protected]
💵 Cash or check only

❤️ Thank you, St. Rita Square, for this delicious and much-appreciated support of the Veterans we serve!

RSVP with St. Rita Square today ★ and share this event to help spread the word and support the Veterans CVI serves.

Come sauce it up at our Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 14 from 5 to 6:30pm! 🍝 Winners of Milwaukee’s Best Sauce contest, Laura Grunert (best meat sauce) and Sean Roberts (best marinara), will be sharing their award-winning sauce for everyone to enjoy! For just $13*, enjoy a spaghetti dinner with garlic bread and salad. Meat, meatless and vegan options available.

Proceeds will help benefit the Center for Veterans Issues.

728 E Pleasant Street, Milwaukee
RSVP by 10/2 to Natalie at 414-485-6605 or email [email protected]
*Payment with cash or check only

09/27/2026

Honoring the Gold Star Mothers and Families who carry the memory of a loved one who gave their life in service to our country.

Their sacrifice is immeasurable, and their strength deserves our deepest respect.

On Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, CVI remembers, honors, and stands with you. 🇺🇸

Photo: Gold Star Mothers Monument in Van der Donck Park, Yonkers, NY

09/26/2026

🇺🇸 The CVI Job Fair Is This Wednesday!

Looking for your next opportunity? Come see who’s hiring. Join us 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 to meet employers, explore career opportunities and make valuable connections.

🎖️ 10–11 AM | Veterans Only
🤝 11 AM–2 PM | Open to the Public

Meet Employers & Community Partners

★ Advanced Plating Technologies
★ Allied Universal Security
★ Amazon - New Berlin & Wauwatosa
★ Burlington Stores
★ BMO Bank - Milwaukee & Wauwatosa
★ Cintas
★ Employ Milwaukee
★ Legal Action of Wisconsin
★ Manpower
★ Perfect Puzzle, LLC.
★ Potawatomi Bingo Casino
★ SER Jobs
★ Universal Windows Direct
★ Milwaukee VA Medical Center
★ Veterans Upward Bound - UWM
★ Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (WDVA)
★ Western Great Lakes Trades Institute

📢 Take Advantage of These FREE Services While You’re Here

📸 Professional Headshots for Veterans provided by Veterans Upward Bound.
Build your professional profile with a complimentary headshot.

💉 Flu & COVID-19 Vaccinations
Available free to the general public, provided by Walgreens.

📍 Vets Place Central | 3330 W. Wells St., Milwaukee

Bring your résumé, explore opportunities and make connections that could lead to your next career move. We’ll see you Wednesday!

🎟️ Not looking for a job but want to support Veterans? Join us at the 2026 CVI Gala and help strengthen CVI’s mission: https://www.cvivet.org/events/2026-cvi-gala/

09/24/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Patriot Properties

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

For several years, Patriot Properties has consistently supported CVI’s fundraising efforts. That kind of sustained commitment matters ★ it helps strengthen the resources and relationships that allow us to better support and their families.

That commitment continues through Chris Gantz, President and Founder of Patriot Properties and Co-Owner of Patriot Builders, who recently joined the CVI Board of Directors and is helping expand CVI’s relationships across Dane County and Western Wisconsin.

Thank you, Patriot Properties, for your continued partnership, leadership, and commitment to the Veteran community!

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

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

09/23/2026

One Week Away: CVI Job Fair!

Veterans, your next opportunity could be waiting. Join us Wednesday, September 30 at Vets Place Central and connect directly with employers offering opportunities across a wide range of industries.

🇺🇸 10–11 AM | Veterans Only
🤝 11 AM–2 PM | Open to the Public
📸 Veterans: A professional photographer will be available for those interested in getting a photo for their professional portfolio.

Confirmed employers include:
★ Advanced Plating Technologies
★ Allied Universal Security
★ Amazon
★ Cintas Corporation
★ Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc.
★ ManpowerGroup
★ Perfect Puzzle, LLC.
★ Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
★ SER Jobs
★ Universal Windows Direct
★ Milwaukee VA Medical Center
★ Veterans Upward Bound at UWM
★ Western Great Lakes Trades Institute

📍 Vets Place Central | 3330 W. Wells St., Milwaukee

Come ready to connect, explore opportunities and take the next step in your career!

🎟️ Support Veterans beyond the job fair. Get your tickets to the 2026 CVI Gala and help advance CVI’s mission: https://www.cvivet.org/events/2026-cvi-gala/