Member Resources

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Helping veterans of every generation

NATIONAL BENEFITS:

Claims & Separation Benefits

Assistance with transitioning out of the military or filing a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs

Financial Grants

Helping America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury

Student Veteran Support

Providing service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete educational goals without excessive student loan debt

Mental Well Being

Raise awareness, foster community engagement, improve research and provide intervention for those affected by invisible injuries and emotional stress

Additional National Benefits can be found here: https://vfw.org/memberbenefits

LOCAL BENEFITS:

211 WNY

  • 211 WNY is your free and confidential link to health and human services.
  • Dial 2-1-1 or visit https://www.211wny.org/


Neighborhood Legal Services

  • NLS was funded primarily by the federal Legal Services Corporation to provide civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Erie County. 
  • https://nls.org/


Operation B.O.O.T.S

  • Program of WNY Heroes. Bring veterans and their families together in a casual, non-clinical, non-threatening, setting in safe, fun environments, that foster teamwork, networking, and friendship.
  • https://wnyheroes.org/operation-b-o-o-t-s/


Thank A Vet Discount Program

  • Complimentary photo I.D. certified by the Erie County Clerk that a veteran has produced their original discharge paper and has been honorably discharged. The card that can be used at our participating local businesses for Veteran exclusive discounts.
  • Click here for the list of participating businesses
  • https://www2.erie.gov/clerk/thankavet


Veterans One-stop center of WNY

  • Empowering Veterans to achieve economic success, housing stability, and emotional health and well-being by offering a wide holistic range of social and health services needed to complete the transition from military to civilian life. We provide barrier-free access in the comfort of a “home base” environment that is always welcoming, affirming and responsive to the needs of Veterans and their families.
  • https://www.vocwny.org/


VFW New York Department

  • Our motto of "No One Does More For Veterans" is more than just a phrase, it is a promise. We are making great strides to be a support system for Veterans and their families. Keeping our Veterans and members informed is one of our most vital goals.
  • https://vfwny.com/


WNY Freedom Lounge