Veterans One-stop Center
Connect / Educate / Collaborate
Erie/Niagara County Upcoming Events
Thu, Dec 05Veterans One-stop CenterDec 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVeterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAVeterans are welcome to bring a guest! Come enjoy a D&D adventure at VOSC.
Fri, Dec 06Northtown CenterDec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMNorthtown Center, 1615 Amherst Manor Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221, USAThis event is for Veterans and their kids/families!
Sat, Dec 07Buffalo BattlegroundDec 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMBuffalo Battleground, 1888 Niagara Fls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150, USAFor Veterans only. We're going to have a blast, don't miss out!
Tue, Dec 10Veterans One-stop CenterDec 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVeterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAVeterans are welcome to bring a guest. Come be creative!
Wed, Dec 11Helium Comedy ClubDec 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PMHelium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USAVeterans only. Let's have some laughs!
Wed, Dec 11Veterans One-stop CenterDec 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVeterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAOur monthly photo club meeting for Veterans only. Come join us! You can use your phone as a camera if you want to!
Thu, Dec 12Veterans One-stop CenterDec 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMVeterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
Thu, Dec 12Texas RoadhouseDec 12, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMTexas Roadhouse, 3755 Union Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225, USAVeterans only. Hope to see you there!
Fri, Dec 13Veterans One-stop CenterDec 13, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PMVeterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAwith Buffalo HOPE COMPHS
Fri, Dec 13Lockport YMCADec 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLockport YMCA, 5833 Snyder Dr, Lockport, NY 14094, USAThis event is for Veterans to enjoy with their kids and partners!
Sat, Dec 14JCCDec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMJCC, 2640 N Forest Rd, Getzville, NY 14068, USAThis event is for Veterans and their kids/families!
Sun, Dec 15Veterans One-stop CenterDec 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMVeterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAVeterans only. Come watch the game and have a good time!
Tue, Dec 17Doc's ArcheryDec 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMDoc's Archery, 908 Niagara Fls Blvd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, USAVeterans only. Come enjoy an evening at Doc's Archery!
Wed, Dec 18Veterans One-stop CenterDec 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVeterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAThis event is for Veterans only. No experience necessary!
Thu, Dec 19Veterans One-stop CenterDec 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMVeterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAFor 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!- Thu, Dec 19Fieldstone Country InnDec 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMFieldstone Country Inn, 5986 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094, USAFor Veterans only. Come enjoy a delicious meal and good conversation!
Fri, Dec 20Hamburg FairgroundsDec 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMHamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY 14075, USAThis event is for Veterans and their kids/families!
Fri, Dec 27Veterans One-stop CenterDec 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AMVeterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAVeterans only. Come enjoy some coffee and good conversation with other Veterans.
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.
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.
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.
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.