CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL “VETERANS IN NEED” DINNER

Catholic Charities is
hosting its third annual “Veterans in Need” dinner on Friday, May 9 at
the Union League Club to raise funds for its Veterans services. Hosted by Rob
Johnson of CBS 2 Chicago, the reception for the event begins at 5:30 p.m.
followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The event is expected to raise more than $120,000.
Former Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael G. Mullen
is the keynote speaker.



Entertainment during dinner includes the Ken Arlen
Jazz Quartess, as well as a presentation of Colors by the Color Guard
from the Lincoln Park High School Junior ROTC Cadets. There also will be
a raffle with prizes that include once in a lifetime trips to Washington,
D.C. with a private tour of the Pentagon and a VIP guided tour of the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library and Museum. Proceeds
of this important dinner for Catholic Charities support its Veterans programs
which aid veterans with housing, substance abuse recovering and job placement
throughout Cook and Lake Counties.

When:             Friday, May 9, 2014

                        Reception: 5:30 p.m./Dinner: 7 p.m.



Where:           The
Union League Club of Chicago

                        
65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago (5th & 6th
floors)



Price:
             $200 individual ticket, $2,000 for table of
10



For details or to purchase tickets, please visit www.catholiccharities.net/veteransinneed. For sponsorship information, please contact Kristina
Pilolli at kpilolli@catholiccharities.net or 312.655.7018.