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State Capital Region Elks representatives donated $7,000 to the medical center. The funds will be used for the Social Work emergency fund, to support Project Lifesaver and to provide clothing to Veterans. Left to right: Scott Guermonprez, Associate Director Stratton VA Medical Center; Johanna Baniak, Elks VA Voluntary Services; Jennifer Audette, Social Work Executive; Edward Baniak, Elks VA Voluntary Services; Linda Weiss, Director Stratton VA Medical Center and Al Articolo, VA Police Chief.
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George Freeman, U.S. Army Veteran, tries on a brand new pair of boots donated to Voluntary Service by Soldiers’ Angels. A total of 75 pairs of boots were donated for Veterans in need.
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Wish List
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- Coffee creamer, sugar and cups
- Crossword puzzles and word find books (large print)
- Gift cards for Price Chopper, Shop-Rite or Walmart
- iTunes gift cards
- Shower shoes (all sizes)
- Sweatpants and sweatshirts (all sizes)
- T-shirts and underwear (all sizes)
- Winter gloves
Please contact Jim Keller at (518) 626-5506 for more information.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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- Canteen service
- Clothing room
- Companionship program
- Disabled American Veteran (DAV) drivers
- Event planner
- Fisher House support
- Kiosk
- Lab courier
- No Veteran Dies Alone - Hospice
- Vocational program support
- Voluntary Service office
- Wheelchair escorts
Please contact Noney Grier at (518) 626-5507 for the most up-to-date opportunities.
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Ray Sestak, VA volunteer and Vietnam Veteran, accepts the 50th Annual Four Chaplains Brotherhood award from Todd Rosenfeld, Commander Jewish War Veterans of the United States Post 105. Mr. Sestak volunteers both as a coordinator and driver for Disabled American Veterans and has logged more than 3,800 volunteer hours.
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During this year’s National Salute to Veteran Patients Week, Congressman Paul Tonko stopped by the medical center on Valentine’s day to hand-deliver cards made by grade school children for Veterans. Above, Congressman Tonko (left) thanks Jim Ferraioli, Veteran, for his service and wishes him a Happy Valentine’s Day.
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Calendar
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Tuesday, May 19
VA Voluntary Service Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m., Auditorium
Wednesday, May 20
2K Walk and Roll for Homeless Veterans
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Front Lobby
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day Parade
9:30 a.m.
Monday, May 25
Saratoga National Cemetery Ceremony
11:00 a.m., Saratoga National Cemetery
Friday, June 5
Cancer Survivors Day
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Fisher House
Saturday, August 1
Car Show sponsored by Vietnam Veterans of America
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Employee Parking Lot
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