Lauren Carpenter, Author at HVAF

December 27, 2020

How HVAF’s Pantry helped Army vet & family

HVAF’s Pantry is full of clothes, hygiene items, and food for all veterans and their families. Caira’s Story This offering can be crucial to some veterans who face hard times. Caira is one of those veterans who found herself in a tough spot last […]

December 27, 2020

Vet receives AND gives in HVAF’s pantry

Air Force veteran Rashaun served in the military from 2008 to 2014. Now in 2020, he has been coming to HVAF’s food, clothing, and hygiene pantry for the last seven months. After doing some research online, he found out about HVAF’s services for veterans. […]

January 5, 2021

HVAF's Operation Alpha went virtual this year over Zoom

January 5, 2021

HVAF’s Operation Alpha 2020 raises $80,000!

Despite all of the challenges with 2020 – and thanks to our amazing supporters – HVAF’s Operation Alpha was a HIT! What is Operation Alpha? Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery’s Founder and CEO, disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran Travis Barnes, started Operation Alpha in 2014. […]

January 8, 2021

OA Sponsor Shoutout: EdChoice

Written by EdChoice At EdChoice, we work each day to make sure all families have access to the K-12 schooling options that work best for their students. That includes tens of thousands of military families who sacrifice so much to defend our nation from […]

January 13, 2021

HVAF helps find employment for veterans – like Army veteran Robert

A fresh start… Army veteran Robert came to HVAF because he needed to find a place that helped find employment for veterans. But he didn’t only need a job – he needed clothes, food, and a home. After getting out of jail a few days […]

January 26, 2021

HVAF has shown up for Army vet 9+ years

Anthony served in the United States Army from 1977-1979 as a clerk. He described military life as an interesting experience for him, and how life has been hard since then. “(Life after the military) was a struggle, and it is still a struggle,” Anthony […]

February 3, 2021

Meet Team HVAF: Danny Park

Meet Danny Park: HVAF’s Permanent Housing Coordinator. He oversees 3 of our housing programs: Community Permanent Housing, Transition in Place, and Permanent Supportive Housing. As if that wasn’t enough – Danny also has his own caseload of veterans to serve through the Transition in Place […]

February 10, 2021

HVAF’s VP for Personnel receives certification + additional role

For more than 12 years, Sammy Mitchell has played a vital role in HVAF’s mission. She started out at HVAF as an Executive Administrative Assistant in 2008. Over the years, Sammy has received many promotions here – and currently serves as Vice President for Personnel. […]

February 10, 2021

Robert J: It’s never too late to ask for help!

Serving in the 70’s In 1977, Robert J. graduated from high school in Indianapolis and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army. When he left for basic training in June, it was his first time leaving the state. “That was the best moment of my […]