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ABOUT US

Bridging the Gap for Veterans and Their Family

The Veteran Resource and Enrichment Center (VREC) is a 501(c)(3) which provides a unique experience to Veterans and their family, by offering kind-hearted advocacy transition management to enhance their well-being. Feelings of well-being are fundamental to the overall health of an individual, enabling them to successfully overcome difficulties and achieve what they want out of life. Past experiences, attitudes and outlook can all impact well-being as can physical or emotional trauma following specific incidents.

 
Anyone can give a person a list of resources, however, VREC is the soft handshake and is Bridging the Gap for Veterans and their family when other programs aren’t available. We will walk the path with the Veteran, as needed, through transition management to build self-esteem, confidence, reduce anxiety, and empower Veterans to enhance their lifestyle and assist in recovery to feel good about themselves and enhance their lifestyle.

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Collage of Veterans and their art projects.

MEET THE TEAM
VREC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Since we began in August  2021, Veteran Resource & Enrichment Center has developed and grown in a positive direction. We’re very proud of the diversity of our staff, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success.
Find out more about some of our team members below.

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KERRI SCHWEGEL

VREC Board Chair / Executive Director

20 year Air Force Retiree/Desert Storm Veteran, 14+years Federal Government Service
Lifetime member of local service organizations:
- VFW Post 428 & Color Guard

- DAV Chapter 9, St. Cloud
- Foley American Legion Post 298 Adjutant

- St. Cloud Elks Lodge #2843 
Proud to Give back, Empower, and Honor the military family.

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VACANT

Treasurer

Jessica Busby, Veteran & Financial Officer Intern reports to the Board

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JESSICA CAMBRONNE

Secretary

Family of Veteran

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Kerri Risberg

Board Member - 

Veteran

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LORI PARISIEN

Board Member - 

Veteran Family

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VACANT

Broad Member - Outreach

Veteran Family

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VACANT

Board Member

If you are interested contact the Director

"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"

Vincent van Gogh

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Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri: 12 - 6PM; Tues 12 - 4PM; Sat-Sun by Appt. or Special Event

501 17th Avenue N., St. Cloud, MN 56303

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