Thomas Gasta, Author at HVAF

February 24, 2017

YMCA raises funds for HVAF

On your mark, get set, go! Pike YMCA “Heroes, Health, Hope 5K Race” benefiting veterans was held on November 12, 2016 at the Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis. This family-friendly event was to bring awareness to veterans, and Pike YMCA chose HVAF as one of […]

February 24, 2017

Face-Off For the Forces, a philanthropic student-led group raises money for HVAF

Face-Off For the Forces raised $35,000 for HVAF through a lacrosse tournament held April 15 at Indiana University. The tournament brought together eight fraternities on campus. Founded in 2014 and run by a team of philanthropic leaders within the Indiana University student body, their mission […]

February 24, 2017

Army veteran finds hope at HVAF through housing assistance

“Serving for your country is honorable,” said Mark, 54. He served in the Army from November 1985- May 1987. Mark, who is from Gary, Indiana, knew the economy was stagnant and felt like his best option was to go into the military. The military taught […]

February 24, 2017

Near homeless veteran turns to law school for fresh start

Anthony, 53, served in the Navy from 1982-1983 on the USS Mount Baker. There is a long-standing family history of joining the military. His dad, brother and son have all been enlisted. One of the biggest joys of joining the Navy was visiting 15 countries. […]

February 24, 2017

Homeless veteran lands job with help from HVAF

Jared, a 31-year-old Army veteran, finds employment with help from HVAF. He came to HVAF in November 2016 in need of housing and recovery. Listen to his story here…

March 16, 2017

4-H Fishing Club helps HVAF of Indiana

The 4-H Fishing Club of Spencer, Indiana hosted a cookout for the veterans at our Moreau property on March 16. The club has 50 members ages kindergarten to 12th grade. The 4-H Fishing Club has always been very passionate about serving veterans. They hold a […]

March 24, 2017

HVAF Case Manager connects veteran with services

“I’ve always been the type of person who wanted acceptance to make sure people were taken care of,” Ellen M. said. She served in the Army from 1990- 2013. Ellen wanted to be a part of something bigger than herself—the military. She was looking for […]

March 24, 2017

Bike donation helps homeless veteran at HVAF

When C.W. was asked about receiving his bike, his eyes lit up. The Army veteran rides his bike to and from Denison Parking where he works. The bike has given C.W. more than he could have ever imagined: freedom and health. C.W. finally feels a […]

March 24, 2017

Veteran turns vulnerabilities into strengths

Rashaun served in the Air Force in Korea (2008-2009), Iraq (2009-2010), Turkey (2011) and Afghanistan (2013). While serving, “getting used to wearing your weaknesses out in the open was hard to deal with,” he said. He focused on his vulnerabilities and turned them into strengths. […]