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James Neiss/staff photographer
Niagara Falls, NY - Nicole Agudelo and Kenny J. Williams with Veterans One-Stop Center of WNY answer questions from Army Veteran Darrin Spears of Buffalo who came all the way to take part in the Stand Down event. The Veterans One-stop Center of WNY, Heart, Love & Soul, and the VA Western New York Healthcare System held the Niagara Falls Stand Down at Heart Love and Soul. The Stand Down is a one-day event designed to provide services and information to all veterans in the Western New York area.



Stand Down at Heart Love and Soul
Friday, October 29⋅9:45 – 10:45am
Location:
939 Ontario Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Description:
716-282-5687;104
716-898-0110;131

From: Rachelle Cizdziel
Subject: Media Alert Niagara Falls Stand Down Happening on October 29
Date: October 27, 2021 at 10:01:48 AM EDT
To: Rachelle Cizdziel

For Immediate Release
Rachelle Cizdziel
Outreach and Events Specialist
Veterans One-stop Center of WNY
rcizdziel@vocwny.org
716-898-0110 ext. 117

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Niagara Falls Stand Down

The Veterans One-stop Center of WNY, Heart, Love & Soul, and the VA Western New York Healthcare System are proud to present the Niagara Falls Stand Down. The Stand Down is a one-day event designed to provide services and information to all veterans in the Western New York area.

WHAT: The Stand Down will provide veterans with a wealth of resources in one convenient location. This event is open to all veterans of the U.S. Military, regardless of discharge status. The Stand Down will connect homeless veterans, those at risk of homelessness, or any veteran in need with information and services to include housing, peer support, employment, veterinarian services and additional critical services. Free lunch, surplus, and giveaways are offered to all veterans who attend, while supplies last. Veterans need to bring a copy of DD-214 discharge papers, military ID, VA ID card, or a license with Veteran status to present at registration.

WHO: Veterans One-stop Center of WNY Chief Development Officer Kathy Zunner 716-898-0110 x131, and Heart, Love & Soul Assistant Director Pamela Dixon 716-282-5687 x104

WHEN: Opening Ceremony at 9:45AM on Friday, October 29, 2021
Stand Down runs from 10:00AM - 3:00PM on Friday, October 29, 2021

WHERE: Heart, Love & Soul
939 Ontario Ave,
Niagara Falls, NY 14305


About the Veterans One-stop Center of WNY
The Veterans One-stop Center of WNY is a not-for-profit veterans service and advocacy collaborative agency that empowers veterans, veteran families, and service members to achieve economic success, housing stability, emotional health, and well-being in support of their transition from military to civilian life. For more information about the Veterans One-stop Center of WNY, please visit http://www.vocwny.org.

About Heart, Love and Soul
Founded in 1983, Heart, Love & Soul is a food pantry, dining room and social care provider located in the North End of Niagara Falls. With a mission to nourish all in need – body, mind and soul, the organization provides daily hot meals, groceries, a community health care nurse, case management, and housing and outreach services. Its new program, Daybreak, offers a single point of access for housing, health and wellness, behavioral health, employment, education, legal, and other services. For more information about Heart, Love and Soul, please visit http://www.heartloveandsoul.org.


Thank you,
Rachelle Cizdziel
Outreach and Events Specialist
Veterans One-stop Center of WNY
1280 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209
716-898-0110 ext.117
http://www.vocwny.org | facebook.com/vetsonestop
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