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Engaging with Andrea: A day at the zoo with our veteran families!
The idea came from a grandma, who casually mentioned to me, “you know, my grandbabies have never been to the zoo…” This grandmother, an Air Force veteran, resides in one of our apartment properties with her daughter and her grandchildren.…
Engaging with Andrea: Christmas at HVAF – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
The holidays are a joyous time of the year for most. Children cannot wait for Santa to bring those sought-after gifts they have wished for or written down on a list. A delicious meal usually accompanies the festivities. There is…
Engaging with Andrea: Making Spirits Bright(er)!
What is the image that comes to mind when you think of a homeless veteran? Is it an older, single gentleman, who likely served in Vietnam? Would it surprise you if I gave you an image of a single mother…
Engaging with Andrea: June is PTSD Awareness Month
Originally published in June 2023. June is PTSD Awareness Month. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is well known today, and most are familiar with it. However, it wasn’t long ago this was not a well-known diagnosis. Veterans returning from other…
Engaging with Andrea: HVAF’s Ladies Spa Day – A Day of Emerging Inner & Outer Beauty
Andrea Carlile is HVAF’s Community Engagement Coordinator – who also leads HVAF’s Veterans Engagement Committee. She always comes back with some touching stories, and she would like to share this one with you: “I just can’t stop smiling,” Army veteran…
Engaging with Andrea: Providing the Magic of Christmas
Christmas always seems to be experienced best through the priceless reaction of children. Their eyes twinkle, their faces light up, and their excitement and joy contain a pureness many adults have long forgotten. Through children, we can see the magic…
Engaging with Andrea: Partnering with the Colts – My Favorite Day of the Year!
One of the most exciting days of the year for me is the day the Colts come to the pantry to volunteer! It’s wonderful to witness these professional athletes giving their time to make a difference in the lives of…
Engaging with Andrea: Pies, Parades, & Presentations!
This year, the VFW Auxiliaries of Indiana were so kind to select HVAF as their charity of choice for their state project! This means all funds raised this year will go to us in one amazing check presentation next June!…
Engaging with Andrea: A Summer Celebration
It began with April’s vision, our Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager. She envisioned our veteran families further interacting, bonding, and building comradery. The first event was at Easter, with a bunny hiding eggs among the trees at Brookside Park. The…
Engaging with Andrea: Veterans Villa Victories
Andrea Carlile is HVAF’s Community Engagement Coordinator – where she spends most of her time out of the office and all over Indiana, meeting and spending time with HVAF’s supporters. She always comes back with some touching stories, and she…