Category HVAF News & Updates

Christmas came early for two special veterans! Our partners at Geico gave veterans, Romello and Kyle, new cars today on this global day of charitable giving. Hear from Army Veteran Kyle: Kyle first came to HVAF in July because he…

Providing a new service Thanks to increased donations at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, HVAF staff could continue to meet the growing demand for services and assistance in such an uncertain time. Our case managers utilized funds to pay…

We are pleased to showcase HVAF’s newest informational video! This video includes the latest stats, information on our programs, and testimonials from veterans and staff. Share this with your family, friends, and co-workers so they can support their #HoosierHeroes. Also,…

In honor of Veterans Day coming up, we want to honor those on #TeamHVAF who served our country ❤️   TRANSITIONAL PRESIDENT BRIAN ? Army (Indiana Army National Guard)   ? I enlisted as a 17-year-old high school dropout with…

What is RRH? HVAF – Helping Veterans And Families – provides many programs & services for homeless & at-risk veterans and their families. One program is Rapid Rehousing. This program is short-term rental and utility assistance for those who are…

Living at White River Five years ago, Army veteran Gene B. found himself homeless. “I got kicked out of my house,” Gene recalled. “So I went down and lived at the river.” After his tent caved in due to snow…

SOME THOUGHTS on RETIREMENT. No one should be surprised I chose this topic. “Retirement” is something we’ve all heard of, but it doesn’t occupy much of our thoughts and generally seems abstract and far away. The military usually (always?) retires…

MEET BEN Q: What do you do at HVAF? A: My job here at HVAF is the Volunteer and Donor Relations Coordinator. What that means is I work with individuals and organizations in our community to come to help our…

MEET BEN Q: What do you do at HVAF? A: My job here at HVAF is the Volunteer and Donor Relations Coordinator. What that means is I work with individuals and organizations in our community to come to help our…

MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION: Lauren Carpenter | Marketing & Communications Coordinator HVAF – Helping Veterans And Families 317-951-0688 lvcarpenter@hvaf.org   HVAF President & CEO Brian Copes to retire, Emmy Hildebrand named first female HVAF CEO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Indianapolis, IN —…