Welcome to the Stan C. Parker Foundation
Please learn about us and view our upcoming events below.
Welcome to the Stan C. Parker Foundation
Please learn about us and view our upcoming events below.
About Us
Our Mission
Freedom's Path Waco Groundbreaking July 26, 2024
The mission of the Stan C Parker Foundation, a 501c3 Charitable Organization, is to assist those in need through a culture of advocacy, support, charity, education, and attaining joy through victory. With a focus on US Veterans, our projects will always be impactful.
Freedom's Path Waco Groundbreaking July 26, 2024
Freedom's Path Waco Groundbreaking July 26, 2024
We are very excited to be a part of this project! After several years of hard work and fund raising, the official Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held July 26th, 2024, at 9am, at the Doris Miller VA Campus in Waco, TX.
Freedom's Path Waco is an adaptive reuse development of three historic structures on the Doris Miller VA campus to cr
We are very excited to be a part of this project! After several years of hard work and fund raising, the official Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held July 26th, 2024, at 9am, at the Doris Miller VA Campus in Waco, TX.
Freedom's Path Waco is an adaptive reuse development of three historic structures on the Doris Miller VA campus to create 26 studio apartments. The project also includes 8 new construction units and a new multi-purpose community building to provide housing for 34 Veterans.
Services will be provided by a consortium of service providers, including the Doris Miller VA Medical Center itself, Solutions for Veterans, Inc., the Stan C. Parker Foundation, the Waco Housing Authority, the Heart of Texas Veterans One Stop Program, and the Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition. The Waco Housing Authority will provide at least 21 HUD-VASH project-based vouchers to the project to ensure the ability to house qualified, very low-income Veterans in the property. Funding includes both Housing and Historic tax credits.
The three historic structures were once used by VA Medical Center senior staff as personal residences. One building was a single family home and two of the buildings were duplexes. About 20 years ago these buildings were discontinued for residential use and converted to offices for various VA engineering services. About 10 years ago the buildings were subsequently vacated due to their deteriorated condition and have remained so to now. Due to their very large size (ranging from 6,000 sf to 7,000 sf) it is possible to utilize the current footprint and most of the interior layout to create studio units (all with private kitchens and baths).
This repurposing has the benefit of creating much needed, basic housing for homeless Veterans within immediate proximity to the VA Medical services they require, preserve historic structures within the larger Doris Miller VAMC Historic District and remove this blighting influence from the campus and the neighborhood.
13th Annual Veterans Luncheon - Wednesday August 14th, 2024
13th Annual Veterans Luncheon - Wednesday August 14th, 2024
We are now accepting RSVPs for the 13th Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon! It will happen Wednesday, August 14th, 11am at the Lee Lockwood Library & Museum in Waco - 2801 W. Waco Drive. We're excited to welcome Veteran Green Beret, Army 1st Sgt (Ret), Darrin Beheler as our Guest Speaker. This is always a great event. Along with a
We are now accepting RSVPs for the 13th Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon! It will happen Wednesday, August 14th, 11am at the Lee Lockwood Library & Museum in Waco - 2801 W. Waco Drive. We're excited to welcome Veteran Green Beret, Army 1st Sgt (Ret), Darrin Beheler as our Guest Speaker. This is always a great event. Along with a great program, a full BBQ meal will be provided to Veterans free of charge. We normally have around 500 people in attendance. RSVPs ARE REQUIRED! Send an email to us at stancparkerfoundation@gmail.com.
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2024 Veterans Day Parade
13th Annual Veterans Luncheon - Wednesday August 14th, 2024
2024 Veterans Day Parade - November 11 -
Parade begins at 11 am and will go down Austin Avenue in Waco, TX, from 12th to 3rd Streets. If you're interested in having your group join us, please send an email to stancparkerfoundation@gmail.com for a registration form.
Stan Parker Foundation Projects
Stan Parker Foundation Projects
Kamp Kujo - It all started with a dog. Kujo was a stray dog in Afghanistan who was adopted by a unit of Marines in 2010. Faced with leaving Kujo to an almost certain death as they returned home, the Marines put out a plea for help to Save Kujo. The Parker Family led the way and Kujo came to live in Central Texas. In July of 2012, Kujo
Kamp Kujo - It all started with a dog. Kujo was a stray dog in Afghanistan who was adopted by a unit of Marines in 2010. Faced with leaving Kujo to an almost certain death as they returned home, the Marines put out a plea for help to Save Kujo. The Parker Family led the way and Kujo came to live in Central Texas. In July of 2012, Kujo chased a deer into the woods and did not return. A massive search ensued, including tracking dogs, searchers on foot and horseback, ultra light planes, and television coverage. Unfortunately, Kujo was not found but his legacy lives on in the Facebook Page, Kamp Kujo, which is dedicated to pets of all kinds, and particularly to helping to spread the word of lost and found pets in order to help them find their way home.
Veterans Appreciation Luncheon - involvement with Kujo led us to initiate the Veterans Appreciation Luncheon in 2010. This luncheon takes place in Waco, Texas, every year. All Veterans are invited to enjoy a free barbecue meal with all the trimmings, along with a different speaker each year. Attendance averages approximately 500 people and includes VA patients and veterans from WWII forward.
Ramps for Veterans - The Stan C. Foundation installs wheelchair ramps for Veterans in need. Please email us to volunteer or to let us know of someone who needs a ramp.
Young Marines Training - Each year, the Central Texas Young Marines visit the Parker Ranch for firearms and water safety training and testing.
There are many other ongoing projects throughout the year supporting Veterans and others in need. Please call 254.749.4934 or email us at StanCParkerFoundation@gmail.org if you would like to volunteer or know someone in need.
How You Can Help
Stan Parker Foundation Projects
You can be involved! Please contact Stan Parker at stancparkerfoundation@gmail.com or 254.749.4934.
- And be sure to follow our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/stancparkerfoundation/
- Kamp Kujo's Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Kamp-Kujo-226255607417017/.