Connecting Veterans to Veterans

There is a wide network of support services for those who have proudly served in the military. Finger Lakes Community College’s partnership with the Canandaigua VA Medical Center gives veterans access to a variety of resources that can help ease the transition from military to civilian life.

Student Veterans Organization

The Student Veterans Organization is a social and educational organization providing service and support for military and non-military students. The intent of the Student Veterans Organization is to harness the collective experience and knowledge of all members involved, as well as provide social functions for members in order to better serve:

• Veteran students
• Their families
• Finger Lakes Community College
• The greater community

For more information on how to get involved and connected contact:

• Jennie Erdle-Krampen, Director of Student Life: Jennie.Erdle-Krampen@flcc.edu
• Heman Sweet, Student Veterans Organization Advisor: Heman.Sweet@flcc.edu

Veteran's Advocacy Council

Veteran's Advocacy Council at FLCC is comprised of faculty, staff, and students who meet regularly to address veteran issues.

Veteran's Advocacy Training Program

This training program provides faculty and staff the opportunity to learn about the needs of FLCC students who have served in the military. Faculty and staff who completed the program have been identified as official veteran advocates.

Canandaigua VA Medical Center

The Canandaigua VA Medical Center has provided inpatient and outpatient medical services to veterans living in upstate New York since 1933. The Canandaigua VA provides primary care, mental health care, alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation, post traumatic stress disorder care, a domiciliary care program and community living center's (nursing home care). Visit the Canandaigua VA Medical Center.