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October 30, 2014

Haircuts for the homeless

When Bill Bledsoe isn’t running his own business named “A Mobile Barber”, he can be found roaming the city streets, offering sophisticated trims to those who need it most. “There is so much negativity in this world today,” Bledsoe says, “and I just simply wanted […]

October 30, 2014

Warm coats: A Welcome Gift for Homeless Veterans

Last year, Indianapolis witnessed record cold temperatures. Many homeless veterans were shivering outside, not wearing warm clothing. EnviroForensics, full-service environmental engineering firm, had to do something.Employees organized the 3rd annual “Coat Drive for HVAF” and was supported by Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. Donors dropped […]

October 30, 2014

HVAF helps veteran through legal barriers

Woodrow never imagined he would one day be homeless but, Woodrow, 52, an Army veteran was struggling to afford housing because he says he was “saddled with child care payments”. While serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, Woodrow suffered an eye-injury which resulted in his […]

October 30, 2014

HVAF takes action on Indy Do Day

On Oct. 2, HVAF staffers fanned out into the historical St. Joseph neighborhood for a street cleanup as part of Indy Do Day. HVAF also hosted a United Way Day of Caring project on the same day. This was the first time HVAF served as […]

November 10, 2014

Former HVAF leader inducted into Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame

Colonel Donald W. Moreau Sr. (USA-ret.), HVAF former President/CEO and board member, was among sixteen veterans to be honored in the inaugural class of the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame (IMVHOF) on November 7, 2014. His distinguished military career and civil services spans almost seven […]

November 11, 2014

Veteran recounts four years of recovery

Ralph at HVAF Ralph with recovery coins Ralph had $1.35 in his bank account. Then, things took a turn for the worse. On October 15, he shared his experiences in front of a room of homeless veterans at HVAF. Two years ago Ralph was a […]

November 11, 2014

Veteran recounts four years of recovery

Ralph at HVAF Ralph with recovery coins Ralph had $1.35 in his bank account. Then, things took a turn for the worse. On October 15, he shared his experiences in front of a room of homeless veterans at HVAF. Two years ago Ralph was a […]

November 12, 2014

HVAF participates in annual Veterans Day Parade

HVAF board members, staff and clients participated in the annual Veterans Day Parade in Indianapolis to honor Hoosier veterans. Active and retired members of the armed forces were thanked for their service as they walked through the streets of Indianapolis. View our Veterans Day slideshow.

November 25, 2014

Jesse’s Story

Jesse at HVAF Jesse’s approach to life is simple; keep moving. The 52-year-old Air Force veteran says he started drinking heavily after his marriage ended and without a job or income he became homeless but his spirits remained high. “Where there seems to be no […]