Thomas Gasta, Author at HVAF

September 16, 2014

Stand Down helps hundreds of homeless veterans

More than 250 homeless veterans lined up and checked out all the tables at the 10th annual “Veterans Stand Down” at AMVETS Post 99, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. Veterans and others took a moment of silence then listened to “The Star-Spangled Banner” sung at the event […]

September 26, 2014

Volunteer group organizes Cut-A-Thon

Lestra Huls, a U.S. Navy veteran and hair stylist at Class Act Hair Studio in Monrovia, organized her first cut-a-thon fundraiser to benefit HVAF and says it was well worth the effort. She teamed up with friend Wilma Lee, Club Manager and Jr. Vice President […]

September 26, 2014

Why one man is learning to drive again

In Terre Haute, Tyrone C. felt alone and overwhelmed. His part-time job ended and he did not know where his next paycheck would come from. With his daughter in Indianapolis, he traveled by bus to stay with her and they looked for help, a place […]

September 26, 2014

Support Friends of HVAF fundraising program

Your support of our Friends of HVAF fundraising program enables us to respond quickly and provide relief to homeless veterans. Your contribution of $1,000 a year through Friends of HVAF can furnish an apartment for a veteran for one year. When you become a Friend […]

September 26, 2014

“Stand Down” provides critical resources to veterans

In September, 250 veterans and families enjoyed a day of free medical and dental checkups, food, clothing and other critical resources. It was all part of the 10th annual “Veterans Stand Down” that helped assist those in need. Ralanda Whitaker crocheted hats and also provided […]

September 26, 2014

Your Amazon.com purchase for homeless veterans at HVAF

Your Amazon.com purchase can now benefit HVAF of Indiana. Simply go to http://smile.amazon.com/ and type in HVAF of Indiana. The Amazon Smile Foundation will donate .5% of the purchase price for all eligible purchases. Amazon.com will remember your nonprofit selection, and then every consecutive eligible […]

September 26, 2014

Recovery Day allows veterans to share successes

Tyrone F. says his life was spiraling out of control but in 2013 the 51-year-old U.S. Army Reserve veteran turned to HVAF for supportive housing. There, Tyrone also received counseling and had access to a computer lab which helped prepare him for his job search. […]

October 27, 2014

EnviroForensics 3rd annual Coat Drive for HVAF

EnviroForensics is holding its 3rd annual “Coat Drive for HVAF” in partnership with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. The Drive runs through November 3. Donors can drop off men’s and women’s coats at any of the 16 locations. EnviroForensics is a full-service environmental engineering firm […]

October 30, 2014

Indiana House of Representatives volunteer for HVAF

“Awesome!” said Dolly Starnes’ grandson, First Lt. in the U.S. Army at Ft. Drum, when he learned that she was volunteering for HVAF. Dolly joined 12 volunteers from the Indiana House of Representatives on October 28. The group spent the afternoon raking leaves at HVAF’s […]