Orleans County Veterans Services

10/29/2026

🏒 ORLEANS COUNTY VETERANS — LET’S GO, SABRES! 💙💛

WNYHeroes is excited to host Orleans County Veterans in a suite at KeyBank Center to cheer on the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, November 27, at 8:00 PM! 🦬🏒

Want to join us? You MUST complete the application using the link below to be considered. ⬇️

🔗 Application: https://wnyheroes.org/orleans-county-veterans-sabres-game-application/

📌 Please allow AT LEAST 48 BUSINESS HOURS for WNYHeroes to get back to you with confirmation. Submitting an application does not mean your spot is confirmed, so please wait for confirmation from our team. There are LIMITED spots!

Questions? Contact WNYHeroes at:
📞 716-630-5020
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to cheering on our Buffalo Sabres with our Orleans County Veterans! LET’S GO, BUFFALO! 🏒💙💛

10/26/2026

10/23/2026

An Important Message to Our Orleans County Veterans!!🇺🇸

As many of you know, Orleans County—along with other neighboring counties—has partnered with Western New York Heroes to expand and enhance our services for local veterans through the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program.
We want to extend a sincere thank you to WNY Heroes for their incredible support in organizing recent successes, including our annual golf outing, veterans breakfast, and current turkey giveaway.
Through this ongoing partnership, we are excited to offer even more upcoming opportunities and advanced programming for our veterans, including tickets to Bills and Sabres games, holiday dinners, and special community gatherings.
To ensure that Orleans County veterans receive first priority for these events and resources, WNY Heroes may request basic identifying or verification details when you sign up. We kindly ask for your cooperation when RSVPing so we can ensure these opportunities directly benefit our local service members.
Thank you to all of our veterans for your service to our country and community.
Go Bills! 💙❤️

10/19/2026

**EDIT**
Please give us at least 48 hours to get back to you after you call.
Please only call or email ONCE so we dont put you on the list double.

It's never too early to get on the list!!
Turkey season is right around the corner y'all!
G-ive WNYHeroes.org a call to get on the list now. 716-630-5020 ext 209 or email [email protected]

10/19/2026

Women who served our Nation deserve to be heard, understood, and supported at every stage of life.

But how often do we have open, honest conversations about the health challenges that affect Women Veterans, from menstruation and reproductive health to perimenopause, menopause, and beyond?

Join the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services on Tuesday, October 20, at 1 p.m. for HER SERVICE, HER HEALTH: FROM MENSTRUATION TO MENOPAUSE, a FREE virtual Chat & Chew bringing together trusted voices, valuable resources, and meaningful conversation about the health and well-being of Women Veterans.

Register and join us:
https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r0e211034d44275723566c3918e90401b

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1–2 p.m. ET | Virtual | FREE | All Are Welcome!


Moderated by Dr. Lessie Branch, DVS Special Assistant for Community Engagement, award-winning author, scholar, advocate, and U.S. Navy Veteran, this special conversation will include a Woman Veteran, a women’s health expert, a community advocate, and a resource navigator.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

• Jade Williams, Women Veterans Program Manager and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Bronx VA Medical Center
• Debra Means West, Founder, Meno Midlife Collective
• Ellie von Wellsheim, Founder, MoonCatcher Project; Social Justice Advocate and Entrepreneur
• Stephanie Parker, Certified Nurse Midwife, Westchester Community Health Center
• Marricka Scott-McFadden, Former Bronx Deputy Borough President and Doula Advocate

WHAT WE WILL DISCUSS:
• Menstrual and reproductive health, including period poverty.
• Perimenopause and menopause, and the importance of informed care.
• Health care resources, earned benefits, and financial assistance.
• Caregiver support, mental wellness, and navigating life’s transitions.

Whether you are a Woman Veteran, Service Member, military spouse, caregiver, health care professional, or community advocate, your voice and participation matter! Come with your questions. Leave with information, resources, and connections that can make a meaningful difference.


Please register today and share this invitation with a Woman Veteran, friend, colleague, or community partner who would benefit from this conversation.


Register to join us on Tuesday:
https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r0e211034d44275723566c3918e90401b


Together, we can help ensure that every Woman Veteran feels seen, heard, valued, and supported.


We look forward to welcoming you!


With gratitude and continued commitment to Serving All Who Served.


Dr. Viviana M. DeCohen
Commissioner
New York State Department of Veterans’ Services


Dr. Lessie Branch
Special Assistant for Community Engagement
New York State Department of Veterans’ Services

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Need holiday assistance?
Want to sponsor a family?? Check out WNYHeroes website!

WNYHeroes’ Adopt-A-Hero’s Family program provides Christmas assistance to Veterans, service members, and their families in need. Community sponsors help by purchasing gifts using each family’s requested items as a guide.

To apply, visit the link below and select “Adopt A Heroes Family Application.” Have your DD214, children’s birth certificates, and marriage certificate ready to upload before submitting.

Please keep gift requests to $100 per child. High-cost electronics, including gaming consoles, tablets, laptops, and phones, are not considered needs under this program. Families receiving gifts are asked to send their sponsor a thank-you card or letter.

Interested in sponsoring a family? Select “Adopt A Heroes Family – Sponsor Form” on the same page.

https://wnyheroes.org/grants-programs/adopt-a-heroes-family/