2025
Ruck March
Register Now and Get Started Raising Awareness on social media and generating donations to help Lake County Vets and Families!
We are in Lake County, but donations and marchers from anywhere are welcome!
Helping Service Members and Their Families
We help service members and their families in Lake, McHenry and Southern Kenosha counties with care services, financial crisis help, family support, peer counseling and camaraderie, free and confidentially, regardless of discharge status.
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Upcoming Events
The Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation (LCVFS) will host its Annual Ruck March to raise awareness of Veteran suicides.
We have events happening often to benefit our Veterans and their families. Come enjoy a free cup-a-joe on us. Call 847-986-4622 for more information.
Latest News
NAMI Homefront
What is the NAMI Homefront Education Program? NAMI Homefront is a free, six-session class for families, caregivers and friends of Military Service Members and Veterans.
Remembering Paul Baffico
https://www.lcvetsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pbvid7.mp4 Paul A. Baffico: LCVFSF Founder and President Passed Away We are saddened to announce the passing of our esteemed leader, friend, and advocate Paul
A Purple Heart Day Picnic
A Purple Heart Day Picnic for VPH and LCVFSF The combined staff of Veterans Path to Hope and Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation
Route Change RuckUp23
Route Change to RuckUp23 ATTENTION!!!! ATTENTION!!!!! ATTENTION!!!! Due to road construction, we have made a route change to our RuckUp23 route. See the attached map.
Veteran Shares History with Students
Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation Veteran Shares Personal History with Students May 15, 2023, Lindenhurst, IL. Millburn Middle School eighth-grade social studies teacher
Serving Illinois Area Veterans
Laura Franz and Paul Baffico Represent Two Organizations Serving Area Veterans and their Loved Ones Pictured at the recent Daughters of American Revolution Annual meeting,
