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How HVAF & Bob Woodruff Foundation helped provide necessary tools for Coray’s career
After the Army After serving in the Army for three years, Coray decided to take advantage of the G.I. Bill and attend aviation school. Coray earned his Associate’s Degree at American Trans Air Aviation Training Academy, and has worked as…
Meet Team HVAF: IT Coordinator Dewayne
HVAF’s IT Coordinator, and Army veteran, Dewayne has been on Team HVAF for 2.5 years. He plays a critical role in not just the employees’ lives, but his fellow veterans’ lives as well. Learn more about Dewayne, and how he…
HVAF has helped Navy vet & children avoid homelessness 3 times!
Facing homelessness again During Christmas 2020, Navy veteran Kathryn found herself facing homelessness. She had lost her job due to COVID-19, and she and her daughters relied on her mother’s social security. But her mom passed away, and she didn’t…
How Marine & Navy veteran Timothy isn’t letting felonies define his future
Military aftermath “Life was hard when I first got out of the military, because I had to go to the Persian Gulf. I had to see and do some things that were not really conducive to my well-being. It was…
Meet Team HVAF: Case Manager Jaulane (& Art Therapy)
For the last few years, as a way to address veterans’ mental health, HVAF Case Manager Jaulane has led an art therapy class. The class consists of breathing & brush stoke exercises, painting, creating a vision board, and more. “The…
Navy vet achieves recovery, now helps others achieve the same
A 30-year battle For 30 years, Navy veteran Michael battled with alcoholism. “Back in the military, my alcoholism was really just starting. I actually enjoyed the military and it was a good time for me,” Michael said. “It was my…
How HVAF’s VetWorks provides career opportunities through Downtown Indy, Inc.
Last summer, while on the road to recovery, Army veteran Brent needed assistance with employment. While living at the Domiciliary, his case manager pointed him to HVAF’s Workforce Development. What is VetWorks? HVAF’s Workforce Development team started its VetWorks program…
Meet Team HVAF: VetWorks Coordinator Kristin
Kristin has served HVAF’s veterans since 2019, and we are so thankful for her leadership, expertise, and kindness! Did you see her on our Facebook Live? Here is the recording so you can get to know her:
Message from the COO: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Below is a message from HVAF’s Chief Operating Officer: Bryan Dysert, LCSW How are you feeling today? Okay, let me ask again, and this time be completely honest with yourself… How are you really feeling today? Chances are, for most…
Finally, Lane is treated like a veteran – thanks to HVAF & Veterans Affairs
Before Indiana Although having served in the Navy for 18 months, Lannette (Lane) never felt like a veteran. “I’m from Birmingham, Alabama. I went to the VA Hospital to try to apply for whatever benefits,” Lane explained. “They explained to…