Joint Veterans Council in Concert with Wyoming County Veteran Services
Dwyer Programs &
Veterans Services Calendar
The Month's Events
Late Office Hours
July 11th - Open until 5PM
July 25th - Open until 5PM
585-786-8860
At our office, we understand that many have unique schedules and commitments. That's we are offering late office hours to ensure that you can access our services at a time that works best for you. Whether you need assistance with benefits, or any other services, Our team is here to support you. We believe in making resources accessible to all veterans, so please feel free to reach out our extended hours or call our office to schedule a time that works for you!
Community Happenings
Third Annual Lunch & Launch for Veterans
Friday August 1, 2025 10:30Am 4163 West Lake Rd Silver Springs, NY
Warrior House of WNY
Join us for a boat ride around Silver Lake & Lunch
RSVP before Thursday July 21, 2025
Sally @ 585-750-7214 email: 13caps@rochester.rr.com
Space is Limited. Veteran +1 This is a FREE event Sponsored by: Silver Lake association and Warrior house of WNY
8th Annual Golfing For Gateway
18 Hole 4 person Scramble
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:00- 9:25am registration
9:30am shotgun start
Quiet Times Golf Course Bennington, NY
$100.00 Golfer or $400.00 Team fee includes: 18holes of golf, hot dog at turn, catered dinner immediately following golf & prizes
Not interested in golf, but would like to help support the cause?
Dinner ONLY $25.00 Sponsorship or Memorial Signs - $100.00/ sign
signs will be displayed at the Attica Football/ Gary Fredericks memorial Tournament and the Gateway Home Golf Tournament
Contact Sue Herman 585-708-4331
Veterans Art Program at ACWC Arts Council for Wyoming County
to be held on Wednesdays - TBD based on interest
The Veterans Art therapy Program at Arts WYCO utilizes a group approach, where engaging art activities are taught to help participants discover new hobbies and establish self care routines.
Projects will include:
Painting/drawing Journaling Wood Burning Photography Ceramics
Coloring and mindfulness Gardening Leather Mixed Media Sculpture Floral etc...
If you are interested contact Krysta at:
585-237-3517 or email : Krysta@WyCo.org
Did You Know?..... At the Perry Farmers Market:
When you shop at the Perry Farmers Market with your EBT card, you get matching DOLLAR for DOLLAR FREE! For example, buy $20 worth of Perry Farmers Market tokens and actually get $40 worth of fruit, veg, meat. or eggs of your choice!
EBT tokens are good for the whole season: June 21-Sept. 27
EBT tokens are available at the SNAP welcome booth which is by the sidewalk entrance to the farmers market. Please come buy some fresh local food at the Market!
Info and questions?? Contact GrandmaPerry@gmail.com
Don't forget your fresh Connect coupons when you go!!
Kids Cart wash for Cancer
Saturday July 5th 11-2
At Allegany Mountain Resort cancer has affected so many of our lives. Not only our Staff but our camping family.
This year our security staff is sponsoring a kid's golf cart wash. Members and guests can bring their carts through and for a $5 donation get a cart wash.
They will also have a hot dog luncheon for purchase while you wait. all proceeds from the wash and lunch will be going to Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Osei Children's Hospital.
questions? Call Jim Warner 716-504-7691
or email: jpw073158@yahoo.com
What is Dwyer?
Joseph P. Dwyer
The program was named in honor of PFC Joseph P. Dwyer, a native of Suffolk County who served as an Army medic in Iraq. During a combat mission in Baghdad, he was photographed carrying an injured Iraqi boy. The photograph became iconic and was featured in newspapers across the country. After returning home from Iraq, PFC Dwyer was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army, but was “never the same” and experienced a number of challenges reintegrating into the civilian community. He battled post-traumatic stress, depression and substance abuse for several years following his military discharge. In July 2008, PFC Dwyer passed away at the age of 31 years. The tremendous success of the Dwyer Program since late 2012 provides an important reminder of the ongoing impact of PFC Dwyer’s life and contributions to the veteran and military communities
Peer Support
Peer support within the veteran community is a vital lifeline, offering veterans a safe space to share their experiences and challenges with others who truly understand. This mutual support fosters a sense of belonging and reduces feelings of isolation, as veterans can relate to each other's journeys in ways that others may not. Through peer support groups and programs, veterans provide each other with emotional encouragement, practical advice, and a shared sense of purpose. This network of support not only enhances individual well-being but also strengthens the overall resilience of the veteran community.