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A clean record means a second chance
Anthony S., HVAF veteran For more than a decade, Anthony S., a U.S. Army veteran, has been haunted by it. Each time the homeless veteran seeks an opportunity to turn his life around; there it is in black and white print…
HVAF opens new computer lab
A new computer lab will provide area veterans easier access to job searches. GTECH Indiana, in partnership with the Hoosier Lottery, plan to open the first GTECH Indiana Technology Lab at HVAF and will host a special dedication ceremony to…
Hundreds of veteran families to benefit through new funding
United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) was recently awarded a $1,347,519 grant for Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The award continues a program that got underway in Central Indiana in 2011 and…
Volunteer spotlight: Volunteer Builds Bible Study
Volunteer Tom Harris, 71, a retired Vietnam veteran wanted to make a difference by helping make the transition from military life to civilian life easier by creating a Bible Study group at HVAF.“We feel that veterans are spiritually disconnected which…
Groups partner to offer legal services to HVAF veterans
Many veterans who served in combat zones are confronting legal problems such as child custody, employment and homelessness. Now through a new partnership with Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, HVAF will provide legal services to its veterans. This has the potential…
HVAF Case Manager featured in Indy Star story
HVAF Case Manager Abby Hardin escorted soldiers through the deserts of the Middle East. She guarded ammunition and bombs. She handled lethal weapons. But finding a job was a new battle. On Sunday, July 7, Indianapolis Star reporter Laura Newberry…
HVAF Celebrating 20 Years & Beyond was a success!
HVAF thanks all of its supporters who came out to join its Board of Directors, staff and volunteers for HVAF Celebrating 20 Years & Beyond fundraiser dinner event. The event celebrated two decades of serving homeless veterans and their families…
Veteran makes stride pride in HVAF program
Larry Mink, 60, learned he qualified for HVAF’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program in October of 2012. After facing homelessness for nearly five years, HVAF services provided comfort and hope for the future. Larry is a retired veteran…
Volunteer experience spotlight: Nan Huynh
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. What better time to spotlight our HVAF volunteers as well as employees and volunteers as they share, in their own words, their unique volunteer experiences in the community. All month long, we’ll be sharing their…
Volunteer experience spotlight: Sgt. Tanner J. Archibald (Ret.)
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. What better time to spotlight our HVAF volunteers as well as employees and volunteers as they share, in their own words, their unique volunteer experiences in the community. All month long, we’ll be sharing their…