Hero Central

Hero Central

Two Unlikely Heroes Honored In Southern Tier

2:31 PM, May 15, 2012

The Chautauqua Children's Safety Education Village honored two heroes Monday morning -- a 6-year-old girl and a 2-year-old St. Bernard.

Hero Central: A Ride For Ryan

11:19 PM, Apr 29, 2012

Most of us take transportation for granted. But for one West Seneca boy, getting from point A to point B is a real challenge.

 

Books Make a Difference

1:59 PM, Apr 19, 2012

A Springville Preschool Learning Center for the Handicapped benefits from Project Flight books.

Hero Central: Help A Little Sabres Fan Fulfill His Hockey Dream

1:20 AM, Mar 2, 2012

Ryder, 3, is one of the most enthusiastic hockey fans you'll ever meet, but it's difficult for him to play his favorite sport because of his prosthetic leg.

Heroes Needed for Seizure Dog

1:49 AM, Feb 4, 2012

Sassy is not just a companion for 5 year old Jonathan.  He can help him with his rare form of epilepsy, but it will cost $15,000.  You can make a difference.

Snow Help for Military Families

8:47 AM, Jan 14, 2012

A local landscaper has a very personal reason for trying to help another military family through SnowCare for Troops.  It's part of a national non-profit.

Rescued Dog Saves Family

10:08 PM, Jan 6, 2012

A viewer emailed our Tipline to make sure we knew about Grace.  See how this rescued dog lives up to her name.   

Hero Central: Strangers Turned Christmas Angels

12:17 AM, Dec 24, 2011

The Weber family is feeling the love and generosity this holiday season -- from a group of complete strangers.

Orleans Niagara BOCES Helps The Homebound

11:22 PM, Dec 21, 2011

When the Orleans Niagara B.O.C.E.S heard that a local senior citizen living as a double amputee needed a ramp leading from her home to get to appointments they immediately got to work to help her out.

Stranger Pays Cheektowaga Woman's Layaway Bill

10:02 AM, Dec 21, 2011

Shannon Ross of Cheektowaga went to K-Mart on French Road in Depew Monday afternoon to pay her layaway bill but was surprised when a stranger offered to pick up the tab.

Hero Central: Reading Service for the Blind Needs Your Help

9:29 PM, Dec 14, 2011

Local Resources
The United Way

The United Way of Buffalo and Erie County

http://www.uwbec.org
Phone: (716)887-2626

Volunteer Center link

http://www.uwbec.org/content/pages/volunteercenter
or e-mail at volunteer@uwbec.org
or call (716)887-2626
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Info on 211

http://www.uwbec.org/content/pages/gethelp
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