Remembering
Paul Baffico
We are saddened to announce the passing of our esteemed leader, friend, and advocate Paul Baffico who founded Lake County
Veterans and Family Services Foundation. Paul passed away peacefully with family and loved ones this past week.
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 7th 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
2023 Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities (SHEVD) PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A RENEWAL APPLICATION NOT A FIRST-TIME APPLICANT. This exemption provides a reduction in
Veterans MLK Day Service
Martin Luther King Day Service Member Family Dinner a Smash Success! A Service Member family dinner to celebrate MLK Day was hosted at the JIC
Debra Lewis Military Academy
Military service is one of the greatest honors and responsibilities in this country. Each year Congressman Brad Schneider has the privilege of nominating young, promising
Veterans Benefits Dec 2022
Table of Contents Raising Your VA Compensation Rates As the cost of living goes up, VA ensures that your benefit rates do too! Starting Jan.
Free Veterans Dinner held November 7 at JIC Community Development Center in Waukegan
A free Veterans dinner was hosted by Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation (LCVFSF) Waukegan “Cup-A-Joe”, the JIC Community Development Corporation, Northern Illinois Recovery
Millburn Middle School Students Learn About the Vietnam War from Veterans
For the 8th consecutive year, teacher David Schroeder has helped his Social Studies students at Milburn Middle School in Lindenhurst understand the Vietnam War in
