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September is Suicide Prevention Month and presents an opportunity for each of us to recognize that suicide is a public health emergency that requires community prevention and clinical intervention to address. Suicide is a leading cause of death among all…

Our partners at the Coalition for Homeless Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) recently released the results of the 2024 Point in Time Count. The Point in Time Count is conducted every January as required by the Department of Housing and Urban…

For the last few years, I’ve had the pleasure of kicking off my holiday season at American Legion Post 34 in Broad Ripple. This post, home of one of HVAF’s founders, Louise Loyd, hosts an annual holiday meal on the…

You may have heard that May in Indianapolis is a big deal. Between the Greatest Spectacle in Racing and our Pacers advancing in the playoffs, there’s a lot to be excited about this month. But we would also like to…

On April 22nd the Supreme Court of the United States will hear the case of Johnson v. Grants Pass, and determine whether Grants Pass, a City in Oregon, should be allowed to punish homeless individuals for sleeping in public spaces,…

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I wanted to pause to thank the women serving in the Armed Forces and all women veterans for their sacrifices made in defense of our freedom. Though more than 3 million women have played…

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, on average, 17,000 new people enter homelessness every week in the United States. Sadly, this includes far too many veterans. In fact, veterans are more likely than non-veterans to face homelessness. In…

Happy New Year! Beginning a new year is an opportunity to reset and refocus on key priorities for the next 12 months. Along with all the weight loss resolutions, promises to reduce screentime, and be more present, at HVAF we…

We are less than a month away from HVAF’s signature fundraising event, Operation Alpha. On November 10, we will gather for our 10th Annual Operation Alpha, thanks to an incredible partnership with Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery. Hotel Tango is a…