So far, over 50 children will go back school with free supplies from WNYHeroes. Parents just fill out the application found on our website, bring in birth certificates, a DD-214, and a supply list until Sept. 14 any Mon., Wed. or Fri. From 3-6pm. We’ll have the child select from a variety of backpacks while we fill it with supplies. All mom or dad needs to do is write a brief “Thank You” note to our donors, like Fiserv Lending Solutions for their generosity.
Your tax deductible donation to WNYHeroes can be done digitally at nearby ATMs. Just look for our logo and use either your credit card or bank card. Remember, 80% of your donation goes to helping the Veterans of Western New York. How do we keep overhead so low? A huge reason is that our employees, who are also veterans, don’t rely on the organization for their benefits.
Adam served in the Navy on three different aircraft carriers, maintaining F-14’s and F/A-18’s fighter jets before becoming a recruiter in Western New York. Today, Adam’s heavily involved in the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. He and his family have been assisted through six of our programs. Recently, he, his family, and friends attended our volunteer night. When asked for a testimonial for this newsletter, Adam said…
“I like to use the analogy of a boat with a little leak…I was taking on too much ‘water’…and WNYHeroes stepped in and gave me the bucket…After getting on my feet…they sent my daughter to gymnastics…along with the Pawsitive [for Heroes] program and Operation B.O.O.T.S., they are working with me to re engage…WNYHeroes is Heaven sent and out there to help, judgement free…”
36 year old MSG Jonathan J. Dunbar from Austin, TX. made the ultimate sacrifice March 30th in Syria. Dunbar died as a result of his injuries following an IED explosion. Please remember everyone deployed, including the approximate 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, as of this date.
Kevin served in Iraq in 2005 with the 3rd Infantry Division as a Combat Engineer. He’s originally from Wilson and is married, with three children. Kevin is one of over 30 local veterans who has a service dog trained through the Pawsitive for Heroes program. His two-year-old pitbull has been invaluable in helping Kevin cope with Post Traumatic Stress, along with counseling once a week. Kevin would like people to understand that PTS isn’t something one can “…just get over”; and not all wounds are visible.
Britten joined the Army in 2001 and served with the 1st 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, known as the “Geronimos.” He served in Afghanistan in 2003, and in Iraq from 2006-7. Britt was honorably discharged in 2008, was matched with a service dog through the Pawsitive for Heroes program, and has been recognized by the United War Veterans Council for his artwork. If you’d like to contact Britten about his art, please contact our office.
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Former Sabres Goalie Marty Biron got an unexpected gift basket from WNY Heroes for his previous support of the organization, after speaking to local students at Lancaster High School. Those same students recently heard from WNY Heroes, Inc. Co-Founder & President, Chris Kreiger & Program Coordinator, Lynn Magistrale. The cooperation between the school, the organization, and Biron has served to help educate young people about specific challenges that our Veteran community faces each day, and increase awareness of the organization in our community.
“I just want to send a sincere thank you to WNY Heroes and the many people who help donate to wny veterans . Without the help of this organization my kids would not of had a Christmas this year , I found myself unexpectedly laid off and in a financial crisis right before the holiday season. Not only did WNY heroes provide gifts & a great meal for my kids for Christmas, they also stepped in with assistance financially for rent as well. It’s hard to put into words how grateful I am, I’m speechless, thank you so much. You truly made a difference in this veterans life. God Bless!” – Army Veteran
Veterans Eric Hutcheson and Dan Rossi recently visited Clarence High School recently and shared what they learned about leadership in the military with Dr. Ron Kotlik’s Military History classes, taught through Niagara University. Students also got a feel for some of the training that service personnel are exposed to.
Starting January 1, 2018, wage replacement & job protection will be afforded to employees who need time away from their job to, among other things, "...assist loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad on active military duty." Please go...
Major Tom’s Drop Zone is proud to announce that we will be teaming up with a wonderful local charity for veterans, WNY Heroes INC.