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Veterans Events

Community Events and Opportunities, Activities and Groups

VA Western New York Healthcare System’s Niagara Falls VA Clinic is located at 1300 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, New York.

The Niagara Falls VA Clinic provides a full range of onsite and telehealth services for Veterans, including primary care, mental health, laboratory, and women’s health services using the Veteran Health Administration’s proven Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model.

VA Western New York Healthcare System has been serving Veterans in a community-based setting in Niagara Falls since 1998. Previously scheduled appointments will be honored at the new site.

To enroll in VA health care or make an appointment, call 716-862-8580.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY NOW OPEN

The new museum officially opened its doors to visitors on November 11, 2020, celebrating over 245 years of Army history and honors our nation’s soldiers—past, present and future—the Regular Army, the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard. Admission is FREE, but tickets are required to ensure the most enjoyable visitor experience. Go to https://www.thenmusa.org to learn more about the museum and how to obtain free tickets.

IMPORTANT – CHECK THE WEBSITE OR CHECK WITH THE POINT OF CONTACT ABOUT THE EVENTS LISTED BELOW FOR ANY UPDATES DUE TO PANDEMIC.

Events

IMPORTANT – CHECK THE WEBSITE OR CHECK WITH THE POINT OF CONTACT ABOUT THE EVENTS LISTED BELOW FOR ANY UPDATES DUE TO PANDEMIC.

Women Veterans

To find out what resources and services are available for women veterans in the local area, contact Krista Stephenson at 585-924-3734 or email: kristastephenson043@gmail.com

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc., Equal Justice For All in partnership with VA WNY Healthcare System

Legal services for low-income, homeless or disabled Veterans who may benefit from civil legal advocacy in housing, public benefit, family, or disability law. Mondays, 8:30am-4:30pm, Room 107-C; Thursdays, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Room 309A

Employment Program to train Veterans in REALTY.

This is a new initiative by a local real estate agency and Erie County Clerk's office on military veterans becoming real estate agents. Metro Roberts Realty will pay 100% for start-up expenses to get a license to sell real estate, including licensing classes and other expenses. In all, cost could exceed $3,000.

Earned Stripes Program

Any veterans interested in becoming a NYS High School Sports Official or Umpire, check website: pdcl@roadrunner.com for more information. Earned Stripes will cover the first year cost of becoming certified.

Boys/Girls Club

www.bgcbuffalo.org. Free to military families throughout NYS, they offer after school child care with educational programming. 716-825-0023.

American Legion Riders

Leek Preserve (provides handicap-accessible camp environment and therapeutic outdoor activities like hunting and fishing). Service members and their families have the opportunity to stay at this site for Free and also use the facilities for their enjoyment. For more information, please contact Oswayo, PA 16915, at 410-322-4610 or www.leekpreserve.org.

Headway of WNY

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