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February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024

Army veteran Jackson’s journey from motel to home, sweet, home!

An unexpected call to action 88 – a number Army Veteran Jackson will never forget. It’s his lottery number that meant he was drafted for the Vietnam War. “When you got drafted, going in, you were not expected to come back,” Jackson said. “Right out […]
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March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024

HVAF is celebrating Women’s History Month

March means it’s Women’s History Month! Thank you to HVAF’s Diversity Committee for the following information: Women’s History Month celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture, and society, without which our understanding of the world is woefully incomplete. Women’s History Week was first observed in 1978, […]
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March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024

Message from the CEO: There is a growing number of women veterans facing homelessness and suicide risk

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I wanted to pause to thank the women serving in the Armed Forces and all women veterans for their sacrifices made in defense of our freedom. Though more than 3 million women have played significant roles since the Revolutionary […]
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March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024

Meet Team HVAF: Case Manager Christine

We’ve been so grateful to have someone as passionate and caring as Christine on #TeamHVAF for 3 years! In the last year, she has been the full-time case manager on site at HVAF’s newest Permanent Supportive Housing properties: Proctor Place. Christine recently shared how she’s […]
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March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

Single mother of 5 has a safe place to call home at HVAF’s Proctor Place

Last year, Navy Veteran Porshia and her 5 children were homeless for four months. Thankfully, she found out about HVAF’s life-changing, life-saving programs and services for veterans AND their families! “I didn’t even know support like this existed for veterans,” Porshia said. “These people have […]
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April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024

Roger That Ep 14: We Must Protect Veterans Using Vouchers to End Homelessness

Join us for episode 2 of Roger That Season 2 as we talk HB 1087 – a bill we pushed that makes it illegal for landlords in Indiana to deny veterans housing if they’re using a voucher. Why did we push this? What’s the need? […]
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April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024

Army veteran, daughter, and grandkids found hope & housing because of your support!

Your support not only helps a veteran, but it helps veterans’ families as well! For three months last year, Amber and her two boys faced homelessness for the first time. Their house needed lots of repairs and started to grow mold – and their landlord […]
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April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024

Message from the CEO: Advocating against the criminalization of homeless individuals

On April 22nd the Supreme Court of the United States will hear the case of Johnson v. Grants Pass, and determine whether Grants Pass, a City in Oregon, should be allowed to punish homeless individuals for sleeping in public spaces, including parks, sidewalks, and in […]
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May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024

Roger That Ep 15: HVAF Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

It’s May, which means it’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us as we talk with HVAF’s therapist, Kascha, and one of the veterans who sees her, Darian. LISTEN: WATCH: SHOW NOTES: Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren: LVCarpenter@hvaf.org Sign up to receive our e-mails: https://hvafofindiana.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=84c1e98757e710e154ef48517&id=35b0d23a76  Follow us […]
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