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Clearwater American Legion Post 323

clearwaterlegion.org

Minnesota American Legion

mnlegion.org

St. Cloud VA Health Care System

4801 Veterans Dr,
St. Cloud, MN 56303

St. Cloud Stand Down

PO Box 24,
St. Cloud, MN 56302

For more information call 211 – United Way or 800-543-7709

Eagle’s Healing Nest

eagleshealingnest.com

310 N Hwy 71 #881,
Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Giving Back to Our Beloved Veterans

We owe an inestimable debt to the men and women who have proudly served in our great nation’s Armed Forces.

Without their sacrifices, which are always immense and too often ultimate, we would not enjoy the freedom, dignity, and pride which have and shall always make the United States of America the greatest country ever to have been conceived. As part of our duty to honor and demonstrate our sincerest gratitude to such extraordinary people, Clearwater American Legion Post 323 endeavors to give back as much as we are able to veterans.

Join Our Efforts

We urge you to help us in our unceasing mission to support the greater Clearwater area’s veterans by participating in our fundraising opportunities.

Courtesy of our post’s gambling license, we are able to offer the enjoyable pastimes of bingo, raffle tickets, and pull tabs of both the traditional and electronic variety. We further raise funds via our Fish Fry Fridays, regular happy hour events, and with our banquet hall which can accommodate up to 200 diners. Our food is prepared from fresh ingredients right in our facility’s kitchen, and includes made-to-order pizzas, delicious soups, and mouthwatering chicken and fish dishes. Our full bar and lounge area are open to the public daily.

Meeting the Needs of Those Who First Served Us

By supporting the Clearwater American Legion Post 323, your money will go directly to programs and charities which provide ongoing support to our country’s veterans.

These provide anything that a veteran may be in need of, including financial, medical, and emotional support. If you would like to learn more about how you can support us in our mission, then we welcome your call at (320) 558-6627.

Wright country service

Greg Pickard – Director / County Veteran Service Officer

Steve Svoboda – Assistant Veteran Service Officer

Debbie Ernst – Office Assistant

Colleen Majkrzak – Office Technician

CONTACT INFORMATION

Stearns county service officers

Stearns county service officers

The Stearns County Veterans Services Department provides assistance to veterans and their dependents. We investigate, prepare, and process various forms when the veteran applies for Federal or State Benefits. Every veteran’s situation is unique.

Waite Park Office

Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Walk-In Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 am – 11:00 am

*Please read our Walk-In Guidelines
before coming in.*

Phone320-656-6176

Fax320-656-6257

Mailing Address:

Stearns County Veterans Services
3301 County Road 138

Waite Park, MN 56387

E-mailVeterans Service Officer

Melrose Office

Business Hours:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Phone320-256-2435

Fax: 320-256-7666

114 1st Ave SW
Melrose, MN 56352

Waite Park Office

Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Walk-In Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 am – 11:00 am

*Please read our Walk-In Guidelines
before coming in.*

Phone320-656-6176

Fax320-656-6257

Mailing Address:

Stearns County Veterans Services
3301 County Road 138

Waite Park, MN 56387

E-mailVeterans Service Officer

Melrose Office

Business Hours:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Phone320-256-2435

Fax: 320-256-7666

114 1st Ave SW
Melrose, MN 56352

Stearns county service officers

1st Tuesday of each month

Albany: City Hall – 10 am to 12 pm

1st Tuesday of each month

Holdingford: City Hall – 1 pm to 3 pm

2nd Thursday of each month

Paynesville: American Legion – 1 pm to 4 pm

Sherburne county service officers

VETERANS SERVICES

Overview

Sherburne County Veteran Services provides responsive, accurate and compassionate assistance to veterans, their dependents and survivors in applying for applicable federal, state, county and military benefits. Our purpose is to function as your advocate and provide all services free of charge to ensure Sherburne County Veterans, their dependents and survivors get the benefits they have rightfully earned. This includes ensuring that decisions for benefits by the government agencies are accurate.

As your advocate we work with the following agencies in applying for your benefits:

  • Department of Defense (Defense Finance (DFAS)
  • Local organizations / resources
  • Military retirees Board of Corrections
  • Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Nationally Chartered Veteran Service Organizations
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Examples of services offered in this office:

  • Claims follow-up to ensure final decisions
  • Claims preparation and submission
  • Comprehensive benefits counseling
  • Networking and advocacy with federal, state and local agencies

County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs)

Requirements

  • By state statute, Our County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs) are required to be veterans themselves.
  • The CVSO are required to attend and maintain annual federal and State certifications, through continued education on benefits.
  • Our CVSOs will apply specialized knowledge in the best way suited to the needs of every individual veteran or other beneficiary who visit our office for assistance.

Non-Sherburne County Residents

  • Due to the high volume of veterans, new applicants must reside within Sherburne County to be served by our office. To obtain assistance in the county you reside in, please contact the Veteran Service Office in your county – find your county’s Veterans Services Office.

CONTACT US

BRUCE PRICE

Veterans Service Officer
Email: veterans@co.sherburne.mn.us
Phone: 763-765-3100

More Information

Veterans Services

Email: veterans@co.sherburne.mn.us

Address:
13880 Business Center Drive NW, Suite 100
Elk RiverMN 55330-4668

Get Directions

Phone: 763-765-3100 or 800-433-5243

Fax: 763-765-3124


Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Outreach Satellite Office – Becker

Address:
10775 27th Avenue SE
Sherburne History Center
Becker, MN 55308

Get Directions

Hours
Wednesdays
12:30 p.m – 3:30 p.m
Call for Appointment
763-765-3100

Outreach Satellite Office – Zimmerman

Address:
27650 5th Street W
Public Safety Building
Zimmerman, MN 55398

Get Directions

Hours
Wednesdays
9:00 a.m- 1:00 p.m
Call for Appointment
763-765-3100