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January 27, 2014

Easier job access for veterans

While the country is climbing out of recession, there are a disproportionate number of military veterans still looking for jobs. HVAF has partnered with GTECH Indiana to give formally homeless veterans new and powerful tools as they seek new jobs and opportunities to return to […]

January 27, 2014

A new smile through new dental partnership

Leah T. is anxious to look into the mirror and see a smile full of healthy teeth for the first time in years. Leah T. This month, Leah will sit in a chair at the IU School of Dentistry, where she will get a dental […]

January 28, 2014

Friend, help us decide what’s next

Your contribution of $1,000 a year through Friends of HVAF can furnish an apartment for a veteran for one year. When you become a Friend of HVAF, you are more than a donor. You are a partner. A partner in our shared work to return […]

February 18, 2014

HVAF makes the cut as one of 64 nonprofits competing in Brackets For Good 2014

Playoff season is around the corner for college basketball teams and nonprofits too! Every March in Indy, Brackets For Good hosts single-elimination, competitive fundraising tournaments for nonprofit organizations to participate in at no cost. Those who advance all the way to final round have a chance to […]

February 25, 2014

87-year-old WWII veteran chosen for Indy Honor Flight, first ever plane ride

87-year-old WWII veteran Woodrow Wilson Hairl has been chosen to be among the veterans in Indy Honor Flight. Indy Honor Flight transports America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honor their sacrifices. There are two ways that you can be part […]

February 25, 2014

Second Technology Lab to help veterans

On March 25, GTECH Indiana, in partnership with the Hoosier Lottery and Microsoft, had a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Donald W. Moreau, Sr., Veterans House that 39 veterans call home. This is the second Technology Lab GTECH Indiana has donated to HVAF since August […]

February 25, 2014

HVAF Board Member provides outreach

HVAF Board Member and Army veteran Danny Portee is helping HVAF veterans by donating desks and computers. To date, Danny has donated more than 15 computers and 10 desks to HVAF.“This is one way I can help these veterans and I am glad we can […]

February 25, 2014

The Play Schools collect items for veterans

This month, The Play Schools in Noblesville and Fishers pledge to focus on HVAF. They hope to instill in our children at an early age the value of donation, sacrifice, service and giving back to the community in which we live. They are highlighting a […]

February 25, 2014

Employee spotlight

Chasiti Herring, 26, joined HVAF in November 2013 as our first Employment Specialist. She meets with veterans to help them improve resumes and job readiness skills before connecting the veteran with employers in the area. She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Chasiti, what […]