Thomas Gasta, Author at HVAF

June 30, 2016

Car wash to benefit HVAF

This year, the American Legion Auxiliary hosted its fifth annual car wash to benefit HVAF. On June 11, more than a dozen members from the Auxiliary showed up at American Legion Post 155 to get wet, clean cars and raise funds for veterans. Judy, a […]

June 30, 2016

Veteran’s determination rewarded with employment

Rashaun joined the Air Force in 2008 because he was confident that serving his country was something he could become passionate about. During his service, Rashaun served in Hawaii, Iraq, Turkey, Korea and Afghanistan. Serving his country brought Rashaun purpose, and when he left the […]

June 30, 2016

A job fair helps dozens of HVAF veterans

On Thursday May 26, HVAF hosted its fourth annual Veterans Job Fair. During the event, 19 employers from the Indianapolis area set up booths in the HVAF boardroom for veterans to visit. Recruitment representatives from FedEx, Home Depot, Goodwill Industries, Venture Logistics, Qdoba, Walgreens, AAA […]

July 12, 2016

HVAF receives contribution at Sallie Mae Announcement

On June 30, Sallie Mae contributed $10,000 to the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation to support local veterans. The company, which is the nation’s saving, planning and paying for college company, also announced 278 new quality jobs to the state. The company is passionate about giving […]

July 18, 2016

Veterans graduate from HVAF’s recovery program

Fred Young (left), Gary Trabue, Kyle King On July 18, U.S. Navy veteran Gary Trabue joined six other men for a graduation celebration of HVAF’s Residential, Substance Abuse, and Treatment (REST) program. In 2014, Gary was homeless, sleeping out of his car, but determined to […]

July 25, 2016

Realtor gives back by serving homeless men and women

Marilyn Parrish at HVAF On one of the coldest days in March, Marilyn Parrish left the comforts of her home on the north side of Indianapolis and headed downtown to meet the homeless men and women at HVAF. Her parents were both U.S. Air Force […]

July 25, 2016

HVAF veterans tell their stories through writing

Fred Young, HVAF Recovery Coordinator reading his letter to the group Veterans at HVAF are finding their voice with the help of a local writing organization. A dozen veterans submitted written stories to “Writing Home,” a 2016 Spirit and Place Festival program sponsored by the Indiana […]

July 25, 2016

Once-homeless vet fights back from homelessness

Tyler Brinkley, 61, was a soldier who cooked three meals a day for 8,000 soldiers deployed in Guam. “The first meal of the day is very important,” says Tyler. “Eating in the dining room hall helped our soldiers feel connected.” Tyler at HVAF For many […]

August 26, 2016

Homeless veteran who once lived on $133 a month finds his way again

Donell Marzett, 59, served in the U.S. Army during significant international conflicts. Now, he’s helping other veterans face and win some of the toughest battles of their lives. He doesn’t talk about his time in service, but he is a proud soldier who followed in […]