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Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Our vision is to flourish as an exceptional hub of artistic and creative energies that enriches and transforms people’s lives...

Altamont Veterans Housing Program

34-bed program that provides clinical services and transitional housing for veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming ...

Benefits Program—Wyoming County

The Wyoming County Office for the Aging is the local area agency on aging that offers a variety of services ...

BestSelf WNY

BestSelf Behavioral Health can provide you and your family with the innovative and evidence-based services you need, along with a ...

Blue Star Mothers of America, Buffalo-Niagara NY7

A non-profit service organization that supports mothers of sons/daughters who are currently serving or have honorably served in the ...

Buffalo Blues4Vets

Music campaign serving WNY Veterans & Military Families with fundraising and research.

Buffalo Career Center

Offers Priority of Service to veterans and their eligible spouses.

Buffalo Employment & Training Center (BETC)

The Buffalo Employment and Training Center (BETC) is a comprehensive American Job Center.

Buffalo VA Medical Center—VA Western NY Healthcare System

At VA Western New York Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of ...

Buffalo Vet Center

We offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting.

Buffalo Veterans Mentor Group

Assists Veterans who have become involved with the criminal justice system.

Burchfield Penney Arts Center

There’s always something happening here at the Center. From exhibitions to hands-on workshops, film screenings to live performances...

Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is the most comprehensive human service provider serving all of Western New York.

Cattaraugus County—Veterans Service Agency

Within the limits of their resources, County Veterans Service Agencies continue to provide innovative services and programs to meet the ...

Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ)

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for older, disabled, and low-income adults through the provision of free ...

Blue Star Mothers of America, Buffalo-Niagara NY7

A non-profit service organization that supports mothers of sons/daughters who are currently serving or have honorably served in the ...

CompeerCORPS

Using the power of friendship to improve the lives of our veterans who are striving for good mental health!

Durham Metro AME Zion Church

Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups, Christmas Meals, General Benefits Assistance, Public Showers/Baths, Soup Kitchens, Specialized Information and Referral, Thanksgiving ...

Dwyer Project Serving Cattaraugus County

Cattaraugus County Dwyer Veteran Program is a non-clinical peer support program. Honoring the memory of PFC Joseph P. Dwyer and ...

Female Veterans Group by WNY Heroes

Group for female veterans in WNY only, run by a female veteran.

Headway of WNY

Our Mission: To ensure that individuals in Western New York with brain injuries, other cognitive issues, and seniors have access ...

Low Vision Clinic—Veterans Affairs

If you’re a Veteran or active-duty service member who is blind or has low vision, you may be able...

Orleans County—Veteran Service Agency

An Accredited VSO provides assistance with filing applications for benefits and represents veterans and their dependents, widows, and orphans.

VA Substance Abuse Services

At VA Western New York Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of ...

WNY Gold Star Mothers

Veteran’s Service Organization of mothers who had a child die while serving our country.

Dog Tags New York

Help Heal the wounded soldier whose damages are unseen thru therapeutic and meaningful work with animals. With peer support and ...

Higher Ground New York Chapter

Using the principles of therapeutic recreation, we help give people of all abilities a better life.

Horses Healing Hearts

Showing participants how to reach their physical and emotional potential through horses.

K.I.A. Memorial Roadmarch (KMR)

Our Mission: To Honor and remember the members of our Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our ...

Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Our vision is to flourish as an exceptional hub of artistic and creative energies that enriches and transforms people’s lives...

Buffalo Blues4Vets

Music campaign serving WNY Veterans & Military Families with fundraising and research.

Burchfield Penney Arts Center

There’s always something happening here at the Center. From exhibitions to hands-on workshops, film screenings to live performances...

Higher Ground New York Chapter

Using the principles of therapeutic recreation, we help give people of all abilities a better life.

The Odyssey Project

Developed by award-winning photojournalist Brendan Bannon in 2019, The Odyssey Project is an ongoing series of intensive, 12-week workshops that help ...

West Falls Arts Center

Free Music Lessons for VETERANS (guitar, ukulele, harmonica)

Benefits Program—Wyoming County

The Wyoming County Office for the Aging is the local area agency on aging that offers a variety of services ...

Buffalo VA Medical Center—VA Western NY Healthcare System

At VA Western New York Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of ...

Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is the most comprehensive human service provider serving all of Western New York.

Cattaraugus County—Veterans Service Agency

Within the limits of their resources, County Veterans Service Agencies continue to provide innovative services and programs to meet the ...

Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ)

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for older, disabled, and low-income adults through the provision of free ...

Chautauqua County—Veterans Service Agency–Jamestown

We are the county's link for veterans and their dependents for benefits provided by the Veterans Administration, Department of Veterans ...

Chautauqua County—Veterans Service Agency—Dunkirk

We are the county's link for veterans and their dependents for benefits provided by the Veterans Administration, Department of Veterans ...

Durham Metro AME Zion Church

Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups, Christmas Meals, General Benefits Assistance, Public Showers/Baths, Soup Kitchens, Specialized Information and Referral, Thanksgiving ...

Erie County—Veterans Services Agency

The Erie County Veterans Service Agency is mandated by New York State Executive Law, Section 357. The directive of this office ...

Genesee County—Veterans Service Agency

Our Mission: To educate veterans and their families about the benefits they have earned; To represent and guide them in ...

Health Care for Homeless Veterans—Veterans Affairs

At VA Western New York Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of ...

Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo

We are a passionate group of non-profit attorneys, social workers, and justice advocates!

Niagara County—Veterans Service Agency

Our aim is to insure that all veterans and their dependents have access to any benefits to which they may...

Niagara’s WorkSource One One Stop Career Center

Niagara’s WorkSourceOne is YOUR source for employment, re-employment and recruitment assistance!

NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs

The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) advocates on behalf of New York’s Veterans and their families,...

Altamont Veterans Housing Program

34-bed program that provides clinical services and transitional housing for veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming ...

Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ)

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for older, disabled, and low-income adults through the provision of free ...

Health Care for Homeless Veterans—Veterans Affairs

At VA Western New York Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of ...

Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo

We are a passionate group of non-profit attorneys, social workers, and justice advocates!

S.E.R.V. Niagara

Before veterans in need can fully benefit from therapeutic programs, skills training, or any other service, they...

VA – Buffalo Regional Office

Our Mission: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for...

Veterans One-stop Center of WNY

The Veterans One-stop Center brings people, resources, and organizations together to improve the quality of life for those who have ...

WNY Heroes

Now, more than ever, the need is constant and growing in alarming fashion with so many veterans returning home. While ...

WNY Veterans Housing Coalition

Dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of Veterans.

Buffalo VA Medical Center—VA Western NY Healthcare System

At VA Western New York Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of ...

Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is the most comprehensive human service provider serving all of Western New York.

Chautauqua County—Veterans Service Agency–Jamestown

We are the county's link for veterans and their dependents for benefits provided by the Veterans Administration, Department of Veterans ...

Headway of WNY

Our Mission: To ensure that individuals in Western New York with brain injuries, other cognitive issues, and seniors have access ...

Response to Love Center

Inspired by our faith and inclusive of all, Response to Love Center improves lives across our community by addressing basic ...

SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program—VOC of WNY

Through the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, our organization can offer prevention-based outreach, case navigation, and peer support that ...

Blue Star Mothers of America, Buffalo-Niagara NY7

A non-profit service organization that supports mothers of sons/daughters who are currently serving or have honorably served in the ...

Buffalo Vet Center

We offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting.

Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ)

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for older, disabled, and low-income adults through the provision of free ...

Crisis and Re-Stabilization Emergency Services (C.A.R.E.S.) by Spectrum Health

Our professional team will interview a caregiver and youth to determine what the problems are, and how serious they may ...

Female Veterans Group by WNY Heroes

Group for female veterans in WNY only, run by a female veteran.

K.I.A.Memorial Roadmarch Food Drive

Food drive for Veterans and local community in need, a walk in the park.

Little Heroes Program by WNY Heroes

Children aged 2 to 18, (toddlers to high school seniors) who reside in WNY with a parent who is a veteran or ...

NAMI Homefront

NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program for Veteran families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans ...

Operation Com / Children of the Military

Operation COM (Children of the Military) is a free program offered in partnership with the Veterans One Stop Center of ...

WNY Gold Star Mothers

Veteran’s Service Organization of mothers who had a child die while serving our country.

Buffalo Career Center

Offers Priority of Service to veterans and their eligible spouses.

Buffalo Employment & Training Center (BETC)

The Buffalo Employment and Training Center (BETC) is a comprehensive American Job Center.

Goodwill Veterans Employment Services

Goodwill has been serving the employment needs of veterans in Western New York since 1945. Goodskills Career Builder for Veterans is ...

Niagara’s WorkSource One One Stop Career Center

Niagara’s WorkSourceOne is YOUR source for employment, re-employment and recruitment assistance!

NYS Department of Labor—One Stop Career Center—Warsaw

Full service labor exchange which includes: job postings, job counseling, resume preparation, internet access, phone, fax, and copier access referral ...

Response to Love Center

Inspired by our faith and inclusive of all, Response to Love Center improves lives across our community by addressing basic ...

TRIO Adult Educational Opportunity Center (AEOC @ GCC)

Career Counseling, College/University Entrance Support, Financial Literacy Training

United States – VA Veterans Benefits Administration

Veterans benefits help Veterans and their families buy homes, earn degrees, start careers, stay healthy, and more.

Veterans One-stop Center of WNY

The Veterans One-stop Center brings people, resources, and organizations together to improve the quality of life for those who have ...

Williamsville Career Center

Every Career Center has dedicated staff to help veterans assess their needs, skills, and interests. Veterans will be guided through ...

Daemen University

At Daemen, student veterans are an essential part of our college community, and we remain committed to their educational and ...

Erie Community College (ECC)

We have more than 80 associate degree, certificate, joint, and online programs in the most in-demand areas including Business, Engineering, Advanced ...

Medaille College

Located in Buffalo, NY, Medaille University is a private, four-year institution committed to serving the higher education needs of Western ...

SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara —formerly Niagara County Community College (NCCC) —has two locations in Western New York and online programs that are...

BestSelf WNY

BestSelf Behavioral Health can provide you and your family with the innovative and evidence-based services you need, along with a ...

Buffalo Vet Center

We offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting.

Crisis Services

24/7 Crisis Hotline. You are not alone. Crisis Services is ready to support you through moments of urgency.

NAMI Homefront

NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program for Veteran families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans ...