Veteran Earns Recognition for #StillServing Homeless, Hungry

Local veteran Dr. Foley Parker has earned recognition in the national Veterans of Foreign Wars #StillServing campaign for his dedication to country and community. The campaign honors veterans who continue to serve in their community after active duty.

A Marine veteran who served in Vietnam, Parker found himself experiencing
homelessness and forced to eat out of garbage cans. He promised himself if he
managed to get out of his situation, he would dedicate his life to helping
other veterans and the needy. He founded Holiness Ministries Coalition, a
nonprofit designed to fight hunger and provide youth drug and gang prevention
education in San Diego County. He formed a support network working
collaboratively with churches, individuals, agencies and organizations to bring
together all sectors of the community to foster safe and drug-free environments
and end hunger through its programs H.Y.P.E. (Helping Young People Excel), Feed
the Need and Lamb of God Food Bank.

Parker’s dedicated service to the military and his community led him to be chosen as one
of the few VFW #StillServing Heroes nationwide.

VFW invites all veterans to submit their stories at vfw.org/stillserving.