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Erie/Niagara County Upcoming Events

  • Dungeons and Dragons
    Dungeons and Dragons
    Thu, Dec 05
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans are welcome to bring a guest! Come enjoy a D&D adventure at VOSC.
  • Ice Skating at Northtown Center
    Ice Skating at Northtown Center
    Fri, Dec 06
    Northtown Center
    Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Northtown Center, 1615 Amherst Manor Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221, USA
    This event is for Veterans and their kids/families!
  • Ax-Throwing at Buffalo Battleground
    Ax-Throwing at Buffalo Battleground
    Sat, Dec 07
    Buffalo Battleground
    Dec 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Buffalo Battleground, 1888 Niagara Fls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150, USA
    For Veterans only. We're going to have a blast, don't miss out!
  • Art Expressions with Robin
    Art Expressions with Robin
    Tue, Dec 10
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans are welcome to bring a guest. Come be creative!
  • Roast Battle Night at Helium Comedy Club
    Roast Battle Night at Helium Comedy Club
    Wed, Dec 11
    Helium Comedy Club
    Dec 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
    Veterans only. Let's have some laughs!
  • Photo Club Meeting
    Photo Club Meeting
    Wed, Dec 11
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Our monthly photo club meeting for Veterans only. Come join us! You can use your phone as a camera if you want to!
  • Your Finances with M&T Bank
    Your Finances with M&T Bank
    Thu, Dec 12
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
  • Dinner at Texas Roadhouse
    Dinner at Texas Roadhouse
    Thu, Dec 12
    Texas Roadhouse
    Dec 12, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Texas Roadhouse, 3755 Union Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225, USA
    Veterans only. Hope to see you there!
  • Hot Cocoa/Tea Ornament Making Class
    Hot Cocoa/Tea Ornament Making Class
    Fri, Dec 13
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 13, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    with Buffalo HOPE COMPHS
  • Family Day at the YMCA
    Family Day at the YMCA
    Fri, Dec 13
    Lockport YMCA
    Dec 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Lockport YMCA, 5833 Snyder Dr, Lockport, NY 14094, USA
    This event is for Veterans to enjoy with their kids and partners!
  • Family Day at the JCC
    Family Day at the JCC
    Sat, Dec 14
    JCC
    Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    JCC, 2640 N Forest Rd, Getzville, NY 14068, USA
    This event is for Veterans and their kids/families!
  • Football League Party for Bills Game
    Football League Party for Bills Game
    Sun, Dec 15
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans only. Come watch the game and have a good time!
  • Doc's Archery
    Doc's Archery
    Tue, Dec 17
    Doc's Archery
    Dec 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Doc's Archery, 908 Niagara Fls Blvd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, USA
    Veterans only. Come enjoy an evening at Doc's Archery!
  • Whittling Club
    Whittling Club
    Wed, Dec 18
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    This event is for Veterans only. No experience necessary!
  • Photo Club Field Trip / Holiday Lights
    Photo Club Field Trip / Holiday Lights
    Thu, Dec 19
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    For Veterans only / members of our Photo Club. Interested in joining? You're welcome! No experience needed; you can even use your phone as a camera!
  • Dinner at Fieldstone Country Inn
    Dinner at Fieldstone Country Inn
    Thu, Dec 19
    Fieldstone Country Inn
    Dec 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Fieldstone Country Inn, 5986 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094, USA
    For Veterans only. Come enjoy a delicious meal and good conversation!
  • Festival of Lights at Hamburg Fairgrounds
    Festival of Lights at Hamburg Fairgrounds
    Fri, Dec 20
    Hamburg Fairgrounds
    Dec 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY 14075, USA
    This event is for Veterans and their kids/families!
  • Coffee Chat
    Coffee Chat
    Fri, Dec 27
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans only. Come enjoy some coffee and good conversation with other Veterans.
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Peer Support Specialist

Willie Cannon

Willie James Cannon III is a Peer Support Specialist at the Veterans One-stop Center, and an Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran who served in Afghanistan with the Army National Guard. A social work major at Buffalo State University, Willie is dedicated to supporting fellow Veterans in their journey toward wellness and resilience. As a proud father of four, he balances his professional mission with his role as a committed family man, striving to make a positive impact both at home and in his community.

Rick Ammerman Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Rick Ammerman

Rick Ammerman, NYSCPS-P,  is a dedicated Peer Support Specialist certified in New York State.  A proud Air Force Veteran, he is committed to empowering and assisting Veterans. Rick draws on his professional training and his personal journey of recovery from alcoholism and trauma to provide empathetic guidance and foster a supportive sense of community for his fellow Vets. Rick is passionate about promoting their resilience and wellness. 

Katrina Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Katrina Ciesinski

Katrina Ciesinski is a 33-year-old mother of two twin boys, and is a self-described people-person. She equally enjoys the social aspect of her job as well as the opportunity to connect Veterans and their families with resources and services they need. Katrina will be creating free meaningful events that are specifically family-centered for Veterans and their families in Erie and Niagara counties.

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Peer Support Specialist

Kayla Petteway

Having dedicated over a decade of her life to the United States Navy, serving 11 years active duty, ​she is a beacon of resilience and service.  Kayla transitioned to a new mission: supporting her fellow Veterans in their journey back to civilian life. Drawing upon her own experiences and understanding of the unique challenges faced by those who have served, she became a Peer Support Specialist at the Veteran One-Stop Center. In this role, Kayla provides guidance, encouragement, and friendship to her fellow Veterans as they navigate the complexities of life after the military. With her compassionate heart and unwavering dedication, Kayla continues to serve her country and her comrades in a different capacity, ensuring that no Veteran is left behind. 

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