YOU SERVED TOGETHER. YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE TO HEAL ALONE.
Esprit de Corps Foundation is ending veteran isolation in Chicago — rebuilding the belonging, connection, and community that didn’t come home with you.
Our Mission
We create spaces and experiences where veterans, military families, and community supporters can connect, stay active, and belong — bridging the gap between military and civilian life through recreation, fitness, outdoor programming, and service.
What We Do
WHAT WE'RE BUILDING
RECREATION & THE OUTDOORS
Get outside. Stay connected. Monthly outdoor adventures for veterans across Chicago — activities decided each month. The activity is the excuse. The people are the point.
FITNESS & COMMUNITY
From the MURPH Festival to community workouts — EDC keeps the community moving and showing up for each other.
SERVICE & CONNECTION
Neighborhood cleanups, park restoration, back to school programming, and service events year-round.
Since January 2025
15+
Events Hosted
9
Partners & Collaborators
We’re just getting started.
Events
WHAT'S COMING
THIS IS YOUR COMMUNITY.
Veterans. Military families. Civilians who show up. If you’re willing to do something about it — you belong here.
Our Partners
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