Allen F. Foley - Author and Poet

What Is A Veteran?

A Veteran – whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve is someone who, at one point in his or her lifetime wrote a blank check made payable to “The United States of America” for an amount up to, and including his life.

When was the last time you visited a Maine Veteran’s Home bringing with you a freshly baked batch of cookies? Have you ever gone to the VA Hospital, or a Vet Center to talk to Veterans, listen to their stories, imagining the pain in their hearts and wounded bodies, or feeling the smile you might put on their face because you care? Have you ever visited a Veteran’s Cemetery knowing that the men and woman buried there, died believing in America’s Freedom, Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness?

“Homeless Veterans in America is a National Disgrace.” And while the Veteran’s Administration is doing the best it can, it was never designed to provide much assistance to homeless Veterans. The VA budget earmarks about $18 million dollars for per diem support for transitional facilities (1/100th of 1% of its budget). Knowledgeable sources believe that 300,000 men and woman who served in American uniform are on our streets tonight.

Poet Author and Maine Photographer Allen Francis Foley will make no income from this site http://www.allenfrancisfoley.com. Nor will he have any other income source related to his creative endeavor, or as the Executive Director of “Failure is Not an Option 2010, Inc.” He serves this organization as a volunteer. Any items purchased on this site, or donations made will be automatically deposited into a Non-Profit Account established to support programs for homeless Veterans. You cannot grasp the significance of betrayal until you have read Foley’s story. “What’s right,” obliterates the capacity for trust. If you make a purchase or a donation you will automatically become a non-voting member of “Failure is Not an Option 2010, Inc.,” and you will receive a complimentary newsletter every 6 months. Thank you for your support.

Allen Francis Foley SGT/USMC/Medically Retired

On November 11, 2010, Allen Francis Foley, Executive Director, filed Articles of Incorporation for a Maine Non- Profit with Maine’s Secretary of State, to be named: “Failure is Not an Option 2010, Inc.” A Board of Director’s has been established, a Federal EIN number has been assigned, By-Laws have been written, and Foley himself has spent his own money to open a Corporate Non-Profit checking account. Once the organization has more than $5000.00 in receipts in one year, we can file for Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Our mission statement is to create a community for homeless Veterans that will assist them to successfully transition back into civilian society thru training and self-empowerment skills. We welcome your support to help us make a difference in the lives of our Veteran’s. Your donations are fully tax deductible.

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