# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Be The One Expo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 36 is proud to host the Be The One Expo on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM at GENCenter, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines

The Be The One Expo is a free community event that brings together organizations dedicated to supporting veterans, military families, caregivers, and our community. 
The goal of the Expo is to connect attendees with valuable resources, promote mental health awareness, encourage suicide prevention, and remind everyone that one conversation can change—and even save—a life.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

* Connect with local organizations offering support and services
* Meet members of the American Legion Family
* Participate in raffles throughout the day
* Take part in a meaningful remembrance honoring those lost to suicide
* Learn about programs and resources available in our community

Featured Community Partners include:

* Road Home Program at RUSH
* Chicago SHIFA Psychiatry
* Operation Support Our Troops – America
* Lutheran Church Charities Comfort Dogs
* Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County
* Veterans Path to Hope
* AllenForce
* Hines VA Hospital
* K9's For Veterans, NFP
* Senior Helpers Greater Chicago
* Illinois Joining Forces

Please help us spread the word by sharing the attached flyer with your staff, clients, members, friends, and family. Together, we can connect more people with the resources they need and strengthen our community.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about the event, please don't hesitate to contact Jennifer Carbonara at 847-372-4794 or via email at jcarbs2005@yahoo.com

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you at the Be The One Expo!

**Together, We Can Be The One.**
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-plaines/be-the-one-expo/200030603783600
- **Event Categories**: Business, Exhibitions, Nonprofit, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Plaines
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 52 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016-2258, United States
- **lat**: 42.05628
- **long**: -87.91972
- **full address**: 52 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016-2258, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Be The One Expo
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/83607b4fb0b87481b4d5ee3558983b70abf769146aeccec1b57fea89ab91c663-rimg-w1200-h500-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787464920

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Be The One Expo being held?
  - **A:** Be The One Expo takes place on Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 52 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016-2258, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Be The One Expo?
  - **A:** Be The One Expo is organized by Des Plaines American Legion Post 36.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Be The One Expo is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Plaines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Be The One Expo sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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