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Stephanie Baxter and Barbara LeBarron, American Legion Auxiliary Post 928, presented Mark Francis, Voluntary Services Manager, with electronic games for Veterans.
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Conrad Kania Marine Corp League Detachment 230 presented VA Western New York Healthcare System with an annual donation for Veterans. Left to right: Hank Gornicki, Adjutant; Brian Stiller, Director VA Western New York Healthcare System; George Brock, Judge Advocate.
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Citi Corporation donated dozens of gift cards to the medical center. Left to right: Jonathan Williams, Transaction Services Manager; Jason Petti, Associate Director VA Western New York Healthcare System; Mark Attea, Transaction Services Manager; Kelly Clark-Roberts, Volunteer Program Specialist.
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Left to right: Patti Badger, Gold Star Mother; Marlene Janiszeski, Gold Star Mother; Georgian Davis, National VA Voluntary Service Rep. American Gold Star Mother; Diana Drzewiecki, Activity Volunteer.
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Wish List
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- Art therapy supplies – Buffalo
- Birthday cards – Batavia/Buffalo
- Bus passes (Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority) – Buffalo
- Bread mixes – Batavia/Buffalo
- Canteen books – Batavia
- Comping coupons – Batavia/Buffalo
- DAV Volunteer Transportation Network – Batavia/ Buffalo
- Diabetic socks – Batavia
- DVDs – Buffalo
- Gift cards for Babies“R”Us, Target, Tops, Walmart, and Wegmans - Buffalo
- Gift cards for local restaurants such as Alexi’s, TF Browns, Tully’s, Pauly’s Pizza – Batavia
- Patient activities – Batavia/Buffalo
- Phone cards – Batavia/Buffalo
- Rolls of quarters for daily newspapers – Batavia/ Buffalo
- Seasonal admission tickets for the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and other recreational outlets – Batavia/Buffalo
- Snack packs – Batavia/Buffalo
- Stamps/stationery - Buffalo
- Travel dollars/financial support for Veterans in need – Batavia/Buffalo
- Treadmill(s) – Batavia/Buffalo
- Veteran clothing items – combs, diabetic socks, large nail clippers, sweatpants, sweatshirts, t-shirts, men’s and women’s undergarments (please check sizes needed prior to purchasing) and socks, as well as new clothing – Buffalo
- Welcome kits, personal hygiene items – Batavia/ Buffalo
Homeless Veterans Program Please call (716) 881-5855 for donation needs. Items can be dropped off at the Buffalo VA (new socks and undergarments all sizes, new seasonal clothing for Veterans in need, personal care items, and small/basic apartment appliances
Please Note: Before purchasing any item, please contact the Volunteer Program Office to determine that the item has not been already purchased
Friendly Reminders: We no longer have a need for used clothing, puzzles, VHS tapes, hard cover books, and magazines (dated over three months).
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The American Legion Auxiliary Post 35 donated a camera and printer to Voluntary Service. Left to right: Lynda Baudanza, Recreation Therapist; Donna Boyce, American Legion Auxiliary; Mark Francis, Voluntary Services Manager.
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Members of the 8th District American Legion Auxiliary sponsored the Creative Arts Festival. Left to right: Anne Baglio, Concord Unit 431; Kathie Renner, South Buffalo Unit 721; Cheryl Kollander, Lackawanna Unit 63.
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Patrick McGowan, recreation therapist, welcomes participants and kicks off the 2015 VA Western New York Creative Arts Festival.
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Community Living Center residents and VA staff celebrate the grand opening of the Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) Club.
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Franklin Tate, Veteran, accepts a flower donation from Trader Joe’s on behalf of a fellow resident.
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The Sons of the American Legion made a generous donation to the medical center.
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Calendar
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Wednesday, May 20 VA Voluntary Service Meeting
1:30 p.m., Batavia Campus, Building #4 Auditorium
Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Observed
8:30 a.m., Batavia Campus, Building 3 Flag Pole
Wednesday, May 27 Batavia Volunteer Awards Ceremony
Noon, Batavia, Clarion Hotel
Sunday, May 30 Memorial Day Observance
2:00 p.m., Buffalo Campus, Freedom Hall
Sunday, June 14 Flag Day Observance
1:00 p.m., Batavia Campus, Recreation Patio Building 4
Wednesday, June 19 VA Voluntary Service Meeting
1:30 p.m., Buffalo Campus, Freedom Hall
Saturday, July 4 Independence Day Observed
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