American Legion Department of Minnesota, 6th District: DISTRICT COMMANDER AND PRESIDENT'S TESTIMONIAL

The silence of women Veterans has become a contributor to the increase in the homelessness and suicide rates in the community. The lack of their participation has delayed the development of programs that adequately address the needs of lady Veterans. To fill that gap and serve the needs of all of our Veterans, the Lady Veterans Boutique adds the first-ever lady Veterans focus to the StandDown warehouse in St. Cloud, MN. We are connecting females who served in the military with ladies winter gear, clothing, accessories, toiletries, resources, manicures, pedicures, and many other services and camaraderie free of charge. Our mission is to empower, encourage, and mentor all lady Veterans whether or not they are in need, at risk or homeless. Lady Veterans deserve to be recognized and validated, that they served, and they earned it on their own, and they are VETERANS!

If you would like more information about our program provided at your organizational meeting, to meet in person, or to get your questions answered via phone regarding St. Cloud StandDown Lady Veterans Boutique, please call Kerri Schwegel at (320) 428-0578 or email standdownladiesboutique@gmail.com. If anyone in your organization would like to stop by to tour our facility or have ladies that would like to volunteer to work the boutique, you are always welcome and appreciated. Also, encourage Lady Veterans to come see what we have to offer at 724 33^rd Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303.

StandDown Hours of Operation:

Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., or by appointment, with special services on

Women’s Wednesdays.

2021

VETERAN OF THE MONTH

HONORING LADY VETERANS

for service beyond the military