Esprit de Corps Foundation with active-duty service members at Chicago Stars veteran appreciation event

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Fitness, outdoor adventures, community service, and events that bring people together. Open to veterans, military families, and anyone ready to be part of something real.

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Upcoming Events

Community Service

Back to School Community Day

August 29, 2026 (Time TBD)Back of the Yards, Chicago

Free supplies, haircuts, immunizations, mentorship, and community resources for 500 students and their families in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood.

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Fitness & Culture

MURPH Festival 2027

May 2027 (Date TBD)Chicago, IL

Annual Memorial Day fitness and culture festival. The MURPH workout, community building, and military tribute. Planning underway — stay tuned for details.

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Outdoor Series

EDC Outdoors Series

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Monthly outdoor adventures for veterans — activities decided each month. Coming soon.

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May 2027 (Date TBD)

MURPH Festival

Our annual flagship event at UIC — fitness, military culture, and community. The MURPH Challenge, vendors, live music, and a celebration of service.

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EDC Outdoors

Monthly outdoor adventures for veterans — activities decided each month. EDC Outdoors gets the community outside and connected. Coming soon.

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Chicago Fire FC — Military Appreciation Night

EDC partnered with the Chicago Fire FC for Military Appreciation Night at Soldier Field. Our community showed up, connected, and celebrated together — honoring those who serve.