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July 25, 2016

Realtor gives back by serving homeless men and women

Marilyn Parrish at HVAF On one of the coldest days in March, Marilyn Parrish left the comforts of her home on the north side of Indianapolis and headed downtown to meet the homeless men and women at HVAF. Her parents were both U.S. Air Force […]

July 25, 2016

HVAF veterans tell their stories through writing

Fred Young, HVAF Recovery Coordinator reading his letter to the group Veterans at HVAF are finding their voice with the help of a local writing organization. A dozen veterans submitted written stories to “Writing Home,” a 2016 Spirit and Place Festival program sponsored by the Indiana […]

July 25, 2016

Once-homeless vet fights back from homelessness

Tyler Brinkley, 61, was a soldier who cooked three meals a day for 8,000 soldiers deployed in Guam. “The first meal of the day is very important,” says Tyler. “Eating in the dining room hall helped our soldiers feel connected.” Tyler at HVAF For many […]

September 22, 2016

HVAF provides bikes to homeless veterans

Reggie Jefferson, 58, a homeless U.S. Army veteran, was once a professional singer. He relocated to South Beach, Florida in 1994 after his wife passed away. Reggie says he ended up homeless, sleeping on the beach, listening to ocean waves crash before him. His life […]

November 22, 2016

Homeless veteran moves out of transitional housing and into her own apartment with support from HVAF

Lannette H., 45, a Birmingham, Ala., native is used to keeping her head above water. She joined the Navy in 1989, unable to swim. Photographed left to right: Alison Hughes, HVAF Case Manager with Lannette H., homeless veteran “I was chatting with recruiters and next […]

December 19, 2016

After sleeping in a rooming house, homeless veteran finds housing

Don at the Paul House Don R., 54, is a homeless veteran living at HVAF’s Paul House. He served in the Indiana National Guard. While Don served for 6 years he did not have 180 active days on record and therefore did not qualify for […]

February 24, 2017

Face-Off For the Forces, a philanthropic student-led group raises money for HVAF

Face-Off For the Forces raised $35,000 for HVAF through a lacrosse tournament held April 15 at Indiana University. The tournament brought together eight fraternities on campus. Founded in 2014 and run by a team of philanthropic leaders within the Indiana University student body, their mission […]

February 24, 2017

Homeless veteran lands job with help from HVAF

Jared, a 31-year-old Army veteran, finds employment with help from HVAF. He came to HVAF in November 2016 in need of housing and recovery. Listen to his story here…

March 24, 2017

Bike donation helps homeless veteran at HVAF

When C.W. was asked about receiving his bike, his eyes lit up. The Army veteran rides his bike to and from Denison Parking where he works. The bike has given C.W. more than he could have ever imagined: freedom and health. C.W. finally feels a […]

March 24, 2017

Supporter raises funds for HVAF

Charity Chug is a non-profit organization that raises money for local organizations by creating social events. Cory Glowe, a founding member, said three coworkers at MOBI Wireless were trying to win a contest to see who could raise the most money within MOBI. They had […]

August 2, 2017

HVAF Outreach Coordinator reaches veterans in need

This month, we’re highlighting the work of outreach coordinator, Rodney Jackson. Rodney first heard of HVAF through a volunteer coordinator, and has worked with HVAF for two years. He spends his days delivering essentials like hygiene products, as well as food and water to homeless […]

November 30, 2017

Operation Alpha 2017: A night full of ‘extraordinary generosity’

Predicted to be the “most ambitious fundraiser yet,” Operation Alpha lived up to the hype and provided a night full of memorable cocktails, delicious food, live music, auction bidding and much more. For the past three years, HVAF of Indiana and Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery […]