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Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara (fourth from left) and local American Veterans (AMVETS) members distributed over 200 gift bags to Veterans. The gift bags included personal care items such as soap, shampoo and toothbrushes.
Volunteer Award
Ed Carroll, an 11-year volunteer, was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award for volunteering over 4,000 hours in support of Veterans. He received the award during the volunteer recognition social held at Albany VA Medical Center.
Wish List
Cans of regular coffee, creamer and sugar
Crossword puzzle books (large print)
Gift cards for Walmart, Price Chopper or ShopRite
Shower shoes
Sweatpants and sweatshirts (all sizes)
T-shirts and underwear (all sizes)
iTunes gift cards
Please contact Jim Keller at (518) 626-5506 for additional information.
Volunteer Opportunities
Canteen service
Clothing room
Companionship program
Disabled American Veteran (DAV) van drivers
Fisher House support
Lab courier
No Veteran Dies Alone - Hospice
Kiosk
Wheelchair escorts
Vocational program support
VA Voluntary Service office administ rative staff
Please contact Noney Grier at (518) 626-5507 for the most up-todate volunteer opportunities.
Calendar
Saturday, August 2 Car Show Sponsored by Vietnam Veteransof America 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Employee Parking Lot
Saturday, August 23 Capital Region Veterans Stand Down 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Colonie Elks Lodge, Latham
Tuesday, September 9 VA Voluntary Service Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m., Auditorium
Friday, September 19 POW/MIA Remembrance Day 10:00 a.m., Auditorium
Mixed Martial Arts Event
Members of a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization visited with Albany Veterans and donated 30 tickets to attend an MMA event. The members also donated 50 t-shirts to Veterans.
Volunteer Social
More than 90 volunteers enjoyed a three-hour “Recognition Social” at the Albany VA Medical Center. The volunteers received awards for their service and enjoyed sandwiches, salads and an assortment of sweets during the event.
Albany Youth Program
Albany High School Seniors Emely Mejia (left) and Zaria Graham (second from right) presented a certificate of appreciation to Linda Weiss, Director Albany VA Medical Center (right), and Noney Grier, Voluntary Service Specialist (second from left), for their support to the Youth Volunteer Program.
