On August 31, representatives from Medaille College contributed school supplies to WNYHeroes as part of a “Pack a Backpack” initiative. The campus-wide effort to collect backpacks and school supplies for the children of local veterans and service members resulted in the collection of 51 backpacks and 25 gym bags over the month of August, which WNYHeroes will distribute to families in time for school to begin.
This project is part of Medaille’s ongoing effort to support local veterans through community organizations, including the Arts in Education Institute’s Veterans Art Therapy Program, and student support services through Medaille’s Office of Veterans and Military Affairs.