Thomas Gasta, Author at HVAF

December 19, 2016

Homeless veteran moves into first home in three years

Tyler at HVAF Tyler Brinkley, 62, is set to move out of the Loyd House, a transitional property operated by HVAF, and into his own apartment after almost 3 years of homelessness. HVAF provided Tyler with housing, programs and services that once served as barriers. […]

December 19, 2016

A homeless veteran living in the cold

John, a homeless veteran John Wheeler, a former Sgt. Platoon Leader in the Marines who served two terms in Vietnam, is living on the streets for the fifth winter in a row. He’s from Tell City, Indiana and now calls “Tent City” home. HVAF Outreach […]

December 19, 2016

After sleeping in a rooming house, homeless veteran finds housing

Don at the Paul House Don R., 54, is a homeless veteran living at HVAF’s Paul House. He served in the Indiana National Guard. While Don served for 6 years he did not have 180 active days on record and therefore did not qualify for […]

December 19, 2016

From day shelter to stable housing

Gregory DeBorde sits unblinkingly, perched on his favorite black recliner chair in his two-bedroom home. It is a home that he now shares with his wife and son, Lucas, and it is lit by the warm orange glow of a single floor lamp. A Christmas […]

January 9, 2017

Indy Star coverage on HVAF

HVAF veteran looks out for his brother’s on Indy’s streets… Check out Sunday’s Indy Star story here:http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2017/01/07/veteran-looks-out-his-brothers-indys-streets/94988514/

January 31, 2017

Rolls Royce serves up for those who served

Back in December, Chris Cholerton and eight members of the Defense Leadership Team for Rolls Royce took time out of their meeting schedule in Indy to undertake a community service project. The Team chose to help HVAF and prepared a meal for the residents of […]

January 31, 2017

American Legion gives back to HVAF

HVAF is appreciative for the commitment of the American Legion Auxiliary to our homeless veterans. Rita Ellis, American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) 7th District President, visited HVAF in early November. She shared what she learned about HVAF with the ALA Presidents in the 7th District including […]

January 31, 2017

Ex-offender finds new purpose through HVAF employment assistance

“I knew I was gonna join up and serve my country,” said Jeremy J. His grandfathers were both in the military, so he knew he was meant to serve. Jeremy joined the Army in 1993 and enjoyed the training and discipline the Army had to […]

January 31, 2017

Homeless veteran serves others

Cindy was based at Coronado Island from 1978-1982 while serving in the US Army. She has been volunteering at HVAF for five months. She enjoys passing out food and hygiene items to the veterans we serve. Cindy would feel depressed and sad if it wasn’t […]