WNY Heroes News
Flawless Resumes
Monday, May 14, 2012
Veterans receive a complete resume package / consultation for $75 including a cover letter, reference sheet, and complete resume (50% discount).
Full Story [+]VA Adding Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors to Workforce
Monday, April 30, 2012
WASHINGTON— The Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded its mental health services to include professionals from two additional health care fields: marriage and family therapists (MFT) and licensed professional mental health counselors (LPMHC).
Full Story [+]PETITION: Open the Warrior Salute Home in Penfield, NY
Monday, April 30, 2012
The Penfield Zoning Board of Appeals has delayed a vote to approve the CDS Monarch's application to operate a Warrior Salute Home on Embury Road.
Full Story [+]President Obama Signs Executive Order Supporting Service Members, Veterans, Military Spouses, and Their Families
Monday, April 30, 2012
Earlier today, I had the great privilege of joining the President and First Lady -- along with an amazing 10,000 soldiers, military families, and veterans -- at an extraordinary event in Fort Stewart, Georgia, home to the Army’s famed 3rd Infantry Division.
Full Story [+]KeyBank Honors Memorial Day…
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Effective May 11 - May 25th, stop by any KeyBank Branch within WNY to purchase a $2.00 Tribute Star honoring your friends and family for Memorial Day. 100% of proceeds to benefit WNY Heroes, Inc. Any questions, please contact Kim Jackson at 716-698-8146.
Full Story [+]KeyBank Rolls Out Nationwide Military Drive
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Stop in an any KeyBank Branch throughout WNY and Rochester effective March 12th through March 23rd to donate items or care packages.
Full Story [+] Returning War Vets Face Additional Challenge
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Read WGRZ's story on the challenges thousands of veterans will be returning home from war will have to face!
Full Story [+]WNY Heroes President / CEO Honored
Friday, November 11, 2011
Former Army National Guard member and WNY Heroes President / CEO Christopher Kreiger was awarded a Purple Heart on Friday, November 11, 2011 before the Buffalo Sabres game for injuries he suffered seven years ago while serving in Iraq.
Full Story [+]Co-Founder’s Story
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Chris Kreiger was inspired to co-found WNY Heroes - a veterans' assistance center - as a result of personal experience gained following a decade of service with the
Kreiger joined the U.S. Army in 1997 with primary military occupation specialty status (MOS) as a combat medic and secondary MOS as a member of the Military Police. During his first five years in the military, he served his country and others in several important security operations:
Hockey Time at Community Living Center - WNY Heroes and Buffalo Sabres Visit Veterans
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Buffalo Sabres Defensemen Steve Montador and Chris Butler, top left in their jersies, took time out to visit with Veterans.
Fresh off the heels of a big win in Montreal, the Buffalo Sabres push for the playoffs made its way to VA Western New York Healthcare System on Wednesday, March 23. Defensemen Chris Butler and Steve Montador took time out to visit with Veterans from the Willow Lodge Community Living Center, located on 8D of the Bailey Avenue Facility.
