USO Home for the Holidays
While the holidays are a time for family traditions and togetherness, they can also be a time of extreme hardships for our military community. USO Thanksgiving Day and December holiday support include meal or gift assistance for families in need, support for military unit holiday gatherings, as well as 24-hour USO Center support at USO Midway and USO O'Hare as military make their way home on holiday leave.
Stories About This Program
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USO Great Lakes Serves Thanksgiving Dinner
On November 22, USO Great Lakes hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for service members and their families. The meal, catered by Real U…
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USO Great Lakes Opens Doors for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
On November 23rd USO Great Lakes hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for service members and their families. The meal, catered by Real …
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Mass Exodus, Military Head Home for the Holiday Season
Every year in December, military bases throughout the country empty as service members go on leave for the holiday season. The USO of Illin…
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Military Discounts in Illinois
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USO Tickets for Troops
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USO Diaper Division
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USO Discovery Kids
Military children learn to cope with very adult-level issues, including the stresses of separation and anxiety over the potential loss of a…
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USO Teen/Tween Programs
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United Through Reading
The hardest hit members of a military family are often the youngest. Day-to-day life without a parent can be sad and confusing. So imagine …
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USO Frank n'Fridays
USO Frank n'Fridays are a year-round program offered at USO Rock Island, that provide the civilian community a chance to express their appr…
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USO No-Dough Dinners
USO No-Dough Dinners are a year-round program, offered at USO Great Lakes, that provide the civilian community a chance to express their ap…