Return the Favor Discount Program for Veterans in Cayuga County

A wonderful program has been launched in Cayuga County that has already been off to a great start. This program is being called "Return the Favor" because it is an effort for local business owners to show thanks to active, retired, and returning Veterans who reside in Cayuga County by offering a discount of their choosing.

Businesses who choose to participate will receive a Return the Favor sticker to display in their window, notifying local Veterans that their business is participating. They will also receive a listing in a pamphlet that will be given to Veterans that have claimed their ID Card. All local businesses are encouraged to participate in Return the Favor by offering a discount of your choice to Cayuga County Veterans.

Local Veterans will need to contact the Cayuga County Clerk (Sue Dwyer) or the director of the Cayuga County Veterans Office (Larry Wilt) to obtain the Return the Favor ID Card which will provide access to the great discounts available at participating local businesses.

If you, or somebody you know, might be interested in learning more about the Return the Favor Program, you may contact:

Sue Dwyer, Cayuga County Clerk, during office hours at 253-1271

Larry Wilt, Director of the Cayuga County Veterans Office, at 253-1281

Connie Reilley, Executive Director of the Downtown Auburn BID, 252-7874

Additionally, you may stop by the former Steve and Barry's Location at the Finger Lakes Mall on Saturday, March 27th between 10am and 2pm where Sue Dwyer will be providing more information for Veterans and local business owners wishing to show thanks and participate in Return the Favor.

She will also have applications and a camera available to process passport applications. Please call in advance for Passport information, and be prepared with all required documents.