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| Genesee County American Legion donated $250.00 to the medical center. The funds will be used to purchase coffee for Veteran enjoyment. Left to right: Mark Francis, Volunteer Program Manager; Wallace Kornow, American Legion VA Voluntary Service Representative. |
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| Richard Fronkowiak was awarded the Buffalo VA’s 2015 Top Volunteer Award. Left to right: Richard Fronkowiak, volunteer (20,000 hours) and Brian Stiller, Director VA Western New York Healthcare System.
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| Emerson Campbell received Batavia VA’s 2015 Top Volunteer Award. Left to right: Reverend Robert Chambers, VA Chaplain; Emerson Campbell, volunteer (17,500 hours); Royce Calhoun, Assistant Medical Center Director VA Western New York Healthcare System.
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| Rich Product Incorporated employees took time to recognize Buffalo Veterans with a $450.00 donation for Veteran activities.
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| Texas Roadhouse donated $5,000 worth of gift cards to Western New York Veterans. Left to right: Larphela Clemons, Veteran and volunteer; Royce Calhoun, Assistant Medical Center Director VA Western New York Healthcare System; Geoff Reingold, Texas Roadhouse Manager; and Dylan Konn, Texas Roadhouse Marketing Manager.
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Wish List
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).
Batavia (585) 297-1196 - Buffalo (716) 862-8672
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Volunteer Opportunities
There are many volunteer opportunities available at the Buffalo and Batavia VAs. Volunteer opportunities include volunteering in the Adult Day Health Care Program, Canteen Service, Emergency Room, Women’s Wellness Clinic, providing computer assistance, grounds support, and much more. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering.
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| During the Batavia Volunteer Awards Program, Deborah Riley was presented with the 2015 Student Award. Left to right: Reverend Robert Chambers, VA Chaplain; Deborah Riley, student volunteer; and Royce Calhoun, Assistant Medical Center Director VA Western New York Healthcare System. |
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| The Clarendon Lions Club generously donated $250.00 to the medical center. Left to right: Charlie Smith, Clarendon Lions Club; Mark Francis, Volunteer Program Manager; Bob Dexter, Clarendon Lions Club. |
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| Holland Speedway generously donated 250 complimentary tickets to Buffalo VA Medical Center Veterans. |
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| The Brockport Elks Lodge 2110 donates annually to the medical center. This year $1,000 was donated to Recreation Therapy Service and $250.00 to the Women’s Center for Hope. |
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| Veterans of Foreign Wars Orchard Park Post 6247 presented a $1,000 check donation to Jason Jaskula, Volunteer Program Specialist. The VFW Orchard Park Post 6247 donates annually to Veterans. |
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| St. Lutheran Church donated a variety of gift cards for Veterans activities. Left to right: Kelly Clark- Roberts, Volunteer Program Specialist; Pamela Figel, St. Lutheran Church. |
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Calendar
Monday, September 7
Labor Day Observed – Holiday
Wednesday, September 16
VA Voluntary Service Representative & Deputy Representative Meeting
1:30 p.m., Batavia Campus, Building 4 Auditorium
Friday, September 25
Commanders Day Reception
9:00 a.m., Buffalo Campus, Freedom Hall
Monday, October 12
Columbus Day Observance - Holiday
Saturday, October 17
VA Voluntary Service Representative & Deputy Representative Meeting
11:00 a.m., Buffalo Campus, Freedom Hall |
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