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Fraternal Order of Eagles Tonawanda Aerie 1411, Inc. members presented a check to Jason Petti, Associate Director VA Western New York Health Care System, and Jill LaMantia, Women’s Health Clinic 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 Room 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 items, 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. Some 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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1st Picture - Charlene Favata, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 3202 from Holley Representative, helped host an annual picnic for Batavia VA Community Living Center Veterans.
2nd Picture - Left to right: Evan Green and his grandfather. Evan reaches out to Veterans annually by donating food and personal care items. This year's collection will be distributed at the Batavia campus.
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Calendar
Tuesday, December 2
American Legion Auxiliary 8th District Gift Shop
9:00 a.m., Building 4 Auditorium, Batavia Campus
Wednesday, December 3
American Legion Auxiliary 8th District Gift Shop
9:00 a.m., Freedom Hall, Buffalo Campus
Sunday, December 7
American Legion 8th District Wreath Hanging
10:00 a.m., Main Lobby, Batavia Campus
Friday, December 12
American Legion 8th District Wreath Hanging
1:00 p.m., Lobby, Buffalo Campus
Wednesday, December 17
VA Voluntary Service Committee Meeting and Gift Packing
11:00 a.m., Building 4 Auditorium, Batavia Campus
Thursday, January 1
Happy New Year!
Monday, January 19
Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday
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Carl Boyle (left), VA Voluntary Service Representative, presented a “Keep Those Wheelchairs Rolling” check to Royce Calhoun, Assistant Medical Center Director.
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Paul Judkins, Batavia DAV Transportation Coordinator, is presented top awards during Batavia’s annual Volunteer Awards luncheon. Left to right: Benita Harris, Chaplain; Paul Judkins; and Royce Calhoun, Assistant Director Western New York Healthcare System.
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Jack Hall, VA Voluntary Service Representative (holding microphone), and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Brockport Lodge 2110 present a $1,000 check to Batavia Recreation Service.
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PTSD Program Supportive Service volunteers participate in the “Reading of the Names” during this year’s 9/11 Observance at the Batavia VA campus.
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Brian Stiller, Director VA Western New York Healthcare System, leads a discussion during Buffalo’s annual Commander’s Day and Open House held in Freedom Hall.
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Dr. Manju Ceylony, Medical Director for Women’s Health, answers questions from Disabled American Veterans Commander Donald Day and DAV staff during a recent visit to Buffalo’s Women’s Health Clinic.
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