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Sunday, January 22, 2023
Dept. Puts Focus on Suicide Prevention; Awards $115,000 to Groups
Department Commander David R. Riley Sr. announces effort to stem veteran suicides and homelessness. At right is Department Adjutant James W. Casey.
ALBANY — Committed to reducing veteran suicide and homelessness, the New York State American Legion is awarding two grants totaling $115,000 to organizations helping veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or who are at risk of homelessness. American Legion Department of New York Commander David R. Riley Sr. announced the awards Jan. 21 during the Legion’s Mid-Winter Conference in Albany.
He also announced that the American Legion was bringing its “Be the One” suicide-prevention campaign to Legion Posts across the state. “If each Legion member is able to ‘be the one’ to reach out and help one veteran suffering from depression or other signs of post-traumatic stress, we’ll have a dramatic impact on the number of veterans taking their own lives,” Riley noted. He said the Legion wants to train members how to spot and talk to veterans exhibiting signs of PTSD.
Last July the American Legion Department of New York unveiled a $1.5 million fund for grants to address veteran suicide and homelessness. The latest grants are:
— $100,000 to the EquiCenter in Honeoye Falls, NY, to provide equine-assisted therapies for veterans.
— $15,000 to the Western New York Veterans Housing Coalition in Buffalo to help outfit apartments for veterans.
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Saturday, January 21, 2023
Winter Issue of ‘Legion New York’ Available
The winter 2023 issue of Legion New York Magazine was unveiled at the Mid-Winter Conference, held Jan. 20-22 in Albany at the Crowne Plaza – the Desmond Hotel.
In this issue:— the national commander’s visit to the eastern half of New York.
— an essay on the power of National Legion College by Janice Gravely.
— Babylon Post offering mind-body healing through yoga.
— ‘System Worth Saving’ town hall in Bronx.
— Holiday donations and meals offered by several posts.
— Long Island pipe band to perform at D-Day.
— Bethlehem highway named after legionnaire.
— Teddy Bear drive by Legion Riders.
— Honoring vets at nursing homes.
— Department vice commander is grand marshal.
— Legion at WNY Heroes Gala.
— Lee Legion at monument dedication.
— Post 737 dedicates anchor to Navy vets.
— Carthage Post provides grave marker for Viet vet.
— Senator honors Armonk Post.
— Photos of NY City Veterans Day Parade.
