HVAF BLOG
Check out our latest stories, events, and the best part of the job: our success stories.
June 18, 2026
Second Annual Brothers In Arms Event Raised a Grand Total of $151,062! We are thrilled to share some incredible news! Together, we raised an astounding $151,062 at this year’s Brothers in Arms event! That’s a 50% increase over last year’s inaugural event, and every single […]
June 17, 2026
Daniel’s Journey – Heart of a Lion Historic Hinkle Fieldhouse brimmed with excitement as families and friends filed in for this special day. The air smelled of popcorn, the band began the ceremonial march, and graduates filled their seats as the crowd erupted in […]
June 10, 2026
Heaven Sent for Dion In 2017, Dion arrived in Indianapolis with four kids, no stable housing, and a situation that felt impossible to escape. A former Marine who had proudly served six years, Dion was sleeping in a shelter, going without medication, and watching his […]
May 13, 2026
HVAF’s New Women’s Warrior Fund New support from the Daughters of the American Revolution will help women veterans move toward housing stability, healing, and long-term independence. HVAF of Indiana has been awarded $50,000 from the Daughters of the American Revolution through its Vivian’s Outreach to […]
May 13, 2026
Journey to Housing & Healing Keith proudly served 21 incredible years across the Army, Air Force, and National Guard Reserve, but transitioning to civilian life proved to be one of the most difficult battles he’d ever faced. Following his medical separation from the military, Keith […]
May 13, 2026
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and across HVAF platforms, you have learned about our Mental Health Team and the work being done to provide high-quality mental healthcare to the veterans we serve. I am excited to share an in-depth conversation on the next episode […]
April 23, 2026
Grace Gives Back! At the age of 16, you would think a teenager’s main focus would be on activities such as sports or video games, but not Grace. Grace has been fighting alongside HVAF to END veteran homelessness, while at the same time, serving as […]
April 16, 2026
Going Above & Beyond! </p> Terri’s story continued Last week, you heard all about Terri’s Triumph. Terri a Navy veteran faced overwhelming challenges after an emergency medical situation left her without a job and a home. For over a year, she and her young children […]
April 8, 2026
Terri’s Triumph! For Navy veteran Terri, family has always been her top priority. When tough times hit and housing became uncertain, Terri did everything in her power to keep her children safe and shield them from the realities of the situation. She spent her last […]
April 8, 2026
On March 29, HVAF launched the third season of our podcast. Roger That is an opportunity to share more about our mission, our partners, and the veterans we serve. And, for the first time, I am the host! I am excited to share impactful stories […]
March 30, 2026
The HVAF Veteran Engagement Committee Eggstravaganza: A Burger and Dog Grilling, Squirrel Stealing, Family Feeling, Event! Four years ago, we held our very first Easter Egg Hunt, a small affair at a local park. This event started the Veteran Engagement Committee, a group of staff […]
March 23, 2026
A New Chapter The third season of the Roger That! podcast has officially launched! This season, you will hear directly from veterans and community partners, with the show hosted for the first time by HVAF CEO Emmy Hildebrand. Tune in twice a month and dive […]
March 12, 2026
Catching up with Army Veteran Pamela! You might remember Pamela’s story from a few years ago. Thanks to you, she transitioned from homelessness to a secure place at Manchester Apartments. Since then, Pamela has found true stability, living independently and only needing support from […]
March 10, 2026
Recently, the Department of Veterans Affairs released the 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which sadly reported that during calendar year 2023, 6,398 veterans died by suicide. While this number represents a decrease in the total number of deaths, the Veteran Suicide Rate per […]
March 3, 2026
My time as an HVAF Intern: My name is Casey Walls, and I recently served as the Marketing Intern at HVAF, beginning last August. It has always been a goal of mine to be part of an organization that has a positive impact on the […]