The Finger Lakes region offers numerous opportunities to enjoy recreational activities. Everything from kayak fishing, art, sports, and everything in between is routinely offered to Veterans. Learn more below. We'd love to see you at the next event!
AIR is a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) that is dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and welcoming space for individuals to connect with peer support through adventure, wellness and exciting events. AIR is based in Livingston County, but have adventures throughout the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier!
ASAP provides free art and comedy classes to Veterans, service members, military spouses, family members, and caregivers. Their programs include acting, comedy, storytelling, writing, improv, and visual arts.
The PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program brings Veterans, service members, and their families together through peer-to-peer collaborative services, social activities, and community service. The Livingston County Dwyer program is run by the Livingston County Veteran Service Agency.
The PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program brings Veterans, service members, and their families together through peer-to-peer collaborative services, social activities, and community service. The Monroe County Dwyer program is run by CompeerCORPS.
The PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program brings Veterans, service members, and their families together through peer-to-peer collaborative services, social activities, and community service. The Ontario County Dwyer program is run by CompeerCORPS.
The PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program brings Veterans, service members, and their families together through peer-to-peer collaborative services, social activities, and community service. The Seneca County Dwyer program is run by Veterans One Stop Center.
The PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program brings Veterans, service members, and their families together through peer-to-peer collaborative services, social activities, and community service. The Wayne County Dwyer program is run by CompeerCORPS.
The PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program brings Veterans, service members, and their families together through peer-to-peer collaborative services, social activities, and community service. The Livingston County Dwyer program is run by the Yates County Veteran Service Agency.
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EquiCenter offers a variety of programs to Veterans and seeks to create a welcoming community for individuals to achieve relief from some of their wounds, both seen and unseen.
Flower City Warriors' mission is to provide a recreational hockey team for military Veterans, active military, reserves, and their family members. The organizations primary goal is to connect former and current military personnel with the support of the local community through competitive sport.
Heroes on the Water is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides no-cost therapeutic kayak fishing experiences to Veterans, first-responders, active-duty military members and their families.
Located in beautiful Al Lorenz Park, Tranquil Trail is a one-of-a-kind mindfulness path which honors Veterans for their military service and connects visitors with Veteran support resources. It is a little less than a mile long with ten different mindfulness stations located along the trail.
The Mission Continues aims to empower military Veterans to apply their skills and leadership abilities to benefit under-resourced communities.
A free lifetime Military Pass is available for Gold Star Families and US military Veterans. A free annual Military Pass is available for current US military members and their dependents. The passes provide free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests.
The Lifetime Liberty Pass allows qualified New York State Veterans and Gold Star Parents, Spouses, and Children discounted use of state parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities.
The New York Outdoor Rx Coalition is a collective of public & private organizations working together to improve outdoor access for 1M+ New York based service members, Veterans, and their families.
Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing offers non-competitive, inclusive rowing opportunities to those with any challenge or barrier to rowing, at no cost to them, so they too can experience all the therapeutic benefits rowing has to offer.
Rochester Ruck Club is an official GORUCK Ruck Club based in Rochester, NY, holding weekly and monthly rucks.
Rochester Veterans Writing Group's mission is to write, edit, and publish the American military experience whether on the battle front or the home front.