WNY Heroes, Inc.

1001 East Delevan Avenue Suite 9 Buffalo, NY 14215 www.wnyheroes.org
Main Phone
716-630-5020

Fax
716-630-5023

Primary Services
Automobile Donation Programs, Automobiles, School Supplies, Student Financial Aid

Description
Works to provide veterans and members of the armed services, as well as the spouses and children of deceased veterans, with access to essential services, financial assistance, and resources that help support their lives and sustain their dignity.

Programs include:
- Pawsitive for Heroes (service dog program for Veterans including National Guard)
- Heroes Bridge (financial assistance for rent/mortgage, utilities, and food)
- Little Heroes (financial assistance for extracurricular activities)
- William E. Kramp Scholarship
- Operation BOOTS (peer-to-peer program)
- Operation Backpack (school supplies for children of military families)
- Adopt-A-Hero (holiday assistance)

See separate listings for info on individual programs.

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Hours
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday, 9am-5pm.

Eligibility
Veterans, members of the Armed Services, spouses and children of deceased veterans. Military veterans, past and present, must have 180 days of active duty beyond any and all training.

Service Area: WNY.

Intake Process
Electronic applications available on website.

Program Fees
No fees; all programs are free to veterans and their families.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Jul 18, 2025

Contacts
Chris Kreiger (Primary)
President
ckreiger@wnyheroes.org
716-630-5020
Dave College
Community Outreach Manager
Dcollege@wnyheroes.org
716-630-5020
Gina Galipeau
Program Director
ggalipeau@wnyheroes.org
716-630-5020
Lynn Magistrale
Vice President
lmagistrale@wnyheroes.org
716-630-5020