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Volunteers spruce up HVAF for homeless vets
Altria Group Distribution Company (AGDC) showed their support of military veterans in August by volunteering at HVAF. Seventeen volunteers cleaned and painted the interior walls at HVAF headquarters to improve veterans housing. The group also held a canned food drive…
How local dentists are helping military veterans
Robert O. has spent a lifetime being afraid to smile and he says many of those years were spent in pain. The 47-year-old US Army veteran had been unable to find the money necessary to tend to his teeth and…
Program helps Central Indiana’s most vulnerable
Jeff Cook, 52, never imagined he would be near homeless. The Greenfield, Ind. Air Force veteran had nowhere to go after being released from jail. He turned to a program offered at HVAF of Indiana for help. The Supportive Services…
Once homeless veteran uses his past to help others
Not too many homeless veterans have dedicated their career to helping others in need. But then again, 58-year-old Fred Young isn’t your average guy. Young is the kind of guy whose spirit shines brightly like a meteor streaking through the…
HVAF of Indiana names new board officers and directors
HVAF of Indiana, Inc. has named the following new board officers and directors: (Chairman) Andrew F. Noga, AXA Advisors, LLC; (Vice Chairman) Trent Sandifur, Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP; (Immediate Past Board Chairman) Steven C. Benz, Eli Lilly & Company;…
HVAF success story chosen for United Way simulcast
A story featuring Tony W., an HVAF volunteer, has been chosen for the annual United Way simulcast that will air on all five Indianapolis television stations at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2. The simulcast is part of United Way’s…
Car wash fundraiser update to benefit veterans at HVAF
In our June e-newsletter, we told you about a Summer Car Wash fundraiser held by the Carmel American Auxiliary and Post to benefit HVAF’s recovery (REST) program.Roughly $800 was raised. Funds will be used to provide veterans in the REST…
First HVAF job fair for veterans
Representatives from 10 companies across Central Indiana convened at HVAF of Indiana on July 24 for the nonprofit’s first ever job fair for veterans. Seventy-one veterans and nine employers attended the event.Veterans bring valuable skills and experience from their military service…
Volunteers with Home Depot lend a helping hand at HVAF
Team Depot at HVAF Clad in orange T-shirts 112 volunteers from Home Depot gave up a day off in July to honor veterans at HVAF of Indiana. The group completed a major renovation project and installed backsplashes in each kitchen at Manchester…
Stand Down
This year’s annual Veterans Stand Down event will be held on Thursday, September 11 at AMVETS Post 99 in Indianapolis. Services for veterans include food, clothing, health screenings, haircuts, and much more. Veterans also have the opportunity to learn about…