Thomas Gasta, Author at HVAF

August 27, 2013

Mentor from past leads veteran to become positive influence

Paul D. Shafer, president of the Packer Collegiate Institute, once said that there is no greater influence for a person than the life of another person worth emulation. James S., 52, U.S. Army veteran, saw this positive influence in the men in uniform who used to visit […]

September 16, 2013

NFL star motivates homeless veterans

It’s not every day that you have a former first round draft pick and three-time NFL Pro-Bowler greet veterans at HVAF of Indiana. On Wednesday, Tarik Glenn, offensive tackle who played for the Indianapolis Colts, shared his on and off-the-field life lessons to more than […]

September 26, 2013

Stand Down helps veterans stand up

Ralph McClury receives items at Stand Down Making his way through crowds of veterans lined up for free haircuts, legal assistance and employment advice, Ralph McClury, a former HVAF client, received services and goods he needed.Ralph McClury, a 59-year-old Army veteran and former HVAF client, […]

September 26, 2013

22nd Heartland Film Festival benefits HVAF

Whether you enjoy running or watching a good film, there are several ways to support HVAF. The Heartland films will benefit HVAF this year. Tickets are available for online purchase now through October 26th. The tickets are $9 per person (online) with $2 going to […]

September 26, 2013

The Home Depot Foundation Offers Grant and Benefits Veteran

Korean War Veteran Cliff Craig has been married to his wife, Pat, for 60 years. He is legally blind and she is his full-time caregiver. After years of living in their home, their appliances were not working, the flooring was not stable and the home […]

September 26, 2013

9th HVAF Recovery Day event a success

HVAF, along with the REST program, held its 9th annual Recovery Day on September 14th. Recovery Day is a day to celebrate HVAF veterans who are overcoming addictions and to bring the issue of addiction into the spotlight. The event featured guest speakers Marti MacGibbon […]

September 26, 2013

Poor health and circumstances leads homeless veteran to relief and hope at HVAF

Randy D. outside Warman Several years ago, Randy D., 61, an Air Force veteran, was in rough shape and vowed to get healthy. Suffering a heart attack, stroke, and the loss of his mother in three short years had taken its toll on Randy. He […]

September 30, 2013

Motorcycle ride through northwest Indianapolis helps veterans

A police escorted group of 40 motorcyclists took a scenic route through the northwest side of Indianapolis on September 28. HVAF thanks the following sponsors for the 5th Annual Freedom Ride: Rolling Thunder, Comm Data, Riders Insurance, Fishers Post 470, Vigilantes, Studio 77, GTECH Indiana, […]

October 30, 2013

Volunteer Spotlight

United Way’s Hardest Hit fund, “HoosierCorps,” assists participants in exchange for giving them opportunities to serve nonprofit organizations in the community. Since July we’ve been lucky to have Vivian Shank, 70, assist HVAF as a HoosierCorps volunteer. Vivian spends 20 hours per week here spending […]