Veterans One-stop Center
Connect / Educate / Collaborate
Erie/Niagara County Upcoming Events
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.
Fri, Dec 27Rapids LanesDec 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMRapids Lanes, 9524 Niagara Fls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, USAVeterans are welcome to bring a guest!
Sun, Dec 29Explore & More Kid's MuseumDec 29, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMExplore & More Kid's Museum, 130 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202, USAThis is for Veterans and their kids to enjoy!
Mon, Dec 30Veterans One-stop CenterDec 30, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PMVeterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAIt's the last day to eat unhealthy and we're going all out with a feast of your favorite junk foods! Meeting in the Harry Shultz Community Center.
Tue, Dec 31VFW Post 7545Dec 31, 2024, 8:30 PM – Jan 01, 2025, 1:00 AMVFW Post 7545, 110 Elgin St, Tonawanda, NY 14150, USACome say goodbye to 2024 with us! Veterans can bring a guest!
Thu, Jan 02VOSC Harry Schultz Community CenterJan 02, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PMVOSC Harry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAWelcome the new year. Join us in the Harry Shultz Community Center for an afternoon of delicious and nutritious snacking at our Fresh & Fit Charcuterie Shindig! This event is all about enjoying wholesome, healthy foods while connecting with staff, friends and Veteran community members.
Thu, Jan 02VOSC Harry Schultz Community CenterJan 02, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVOSC Harry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAVeterans can bring a guest!
Fri, Jan 03Lockport YMCAJan 03, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLockport YMCA, 5833 Snyder Dr, Lockport, NY 14094, USAThis event is for Veterans and their kids to enjoy!
Sat, Jan 04Escape CityJan 04, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PMEscape City, 750 Young St, Tonawanda, NY 14150, USAVeterans can bring a guest! Can you beat the Escape Room?
Tue, Jan 07Smash BrothersJan 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSmash Brothers, 1204 Niagara St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USAFeel like you could get out some aggression? Come with us to Smash Brothers and break some stuff! Veterans can bring a guest!
Wed, Jan 08VOSC Harry Schultz Community CenterJan 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVOSC Harry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAVeterans only. We welcome new members! You can even use your phone as a camera. Just come get creative.
Thu, Jan 09VOSC Harry Schultz Community CenterJan 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVOSC Harry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAVeterans, bring a guest and enjoy some delicious food while learning a thing or two!- Fri, Jan 10Striker's LanesJan 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMStriker's Lanes, 50 Michael Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224, USAVeterans can bring a guest!
Sat, Jan 11JCCJan 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMJCC, 2640 N Forest Rd, Getzville, NY 14068, USABring your kids along to enjoy some crafts and other activities!
Tue, Jan 14The Fire Spot RestaurantJan 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Fire Spot Restaurant, 2829 River Rd, Buffalo, NY 14207, USAVeterans Only. Come enjoy delicious food and great company.
Wed, Jan 15VOSC Harry Schultz Community CenterJan 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVOSC Harry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAVeterans only. Come chat and whittle a while! No experience necessary.
Thu, Jan 16VOSC Harry Schultz Community CenterJan 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVOSC Harry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USABring a friend along for the adventure.
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.