“I joined the CompeerCORPS PFC Dwyer program in 2015, and right from the beginning it gave me a purpose in life when I thought I had none after being medically retired. The PFC Dwyer program saved my life for sure and gave me hope! I see this program gives hope for my fellow veterans as well, and I know they can benefit just as my family and I have. We have become a stronger together, thanks to the amazing PFC Dwyer program!”
—Sarge Mitchell, US Army Veteran
CAMARADERIE IS THE KEY to feeling at home.
We are excited to announce that CompeerCORPS and OASIS Adaptive Sports have merged!
Many Veterans deal with severe daily stresses that stem from trauma experienced during deployment. Our CompeerCORPS Program partners with the Monroe County Veterans Service Agency, through the PFC Dwyer Initiative, offering peer supports that provide opportunities for Veterans to engage, network, and form friendships with other Veterans to help re-establish the feeling of camaraderie and build positive mental health as they transition from military service to civilian life.
CompeerCORPS facilitates peer support and opportunities for Veterans to engage, network, and form friendships with other Veterans in camaraderie though ongoing transition back to the Rochester community and civilian life.
Group Activities:
· Seasonal Golf and Bowling Leagues · Painting & Art Classes
· Trivia Night · Paintball
· Bingo · Coffee Talk
· Fishing Charters · Seabreeze
· Female Veteran Programs & Activities · Journaling Groups
…..And so much more!
Adaptive Sports
· Horsemanship · Disc Golf
· Sailing · Kayaking
· Ski and Snow Sports · Rock Climbing
· Archery · Family Ice Skating
Vets Driving Vets
Medical and Non-medical Transportation (by appt only)
Want to Connect with Other Vets?
Connect with our CompeerCORPS Staff:
Elizabeth Medina, US Navy Veteran, Program Manager at 585.546.8280 x207 or emedina@compeerrochester.org
Kerry Dunham, US Air Force Veteran, Intake and Engagement Specialist, kdunham@compeerrochester.org
If you are interested in joining CompeerCORPS, or are in need of regular transportation, please download, print, and send us the participant application.