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Operation Alpha raises $47,650 for Indy’s veterans
Operation Alpha 2019 was HVAF’s biggest and best annual fundraiser ever. Thanks to our amazing sponsors, attendees, and supporters – we were able to raise $10,000 more than the year before! We are so thankful for everyone who supports our…
Permanent Supportive Housing begins at HVAF
After hearing Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett‘s call for more Permanent Supportive Housing for homeless veterans, HVAF took action. After repurposing eight of HVAF’s housing properties, The Indianapolis Housing Agency awarded the organization with vouchers in order to make the properties…
Drug Recovery: HVAF helped vet lead clean life
When Robert Nietan wanted to find drug recovery, HVAF was there to help. In 1974, 17-year-old Robert Nieten enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. “It was a great experience,” Robert said. “But I had already started abusing drugs and…
Homeless vet finds HVAF “instrumental”
Rhonda Seward did not know what to do when she became a homeless veteran – but thankfully she went to HVAF. Called to Serve Before her time receiving help from HVAF, United States Army veteran Rhonda Seward sacrificed and served…
Indianapolis non profit HVAF is a “miracle”
After overcoming eviction this past summer, Marine veteran Leslie says Indianapolis non profit HVAF is a miracle! From small town to Marine Corps From 2006 to 2010, Leslie Vanover served as an administrative clerk for the United States Marine…
Indiana DOR supports Indy’s homeless veterans
The Indiana Department of Revenue continues to donate their time, talent, and treasure to support HVAF’s homeless veterans. They work with HVAF’s Volunteer Coordinator Audrey Hopkins Long to best serve Indy’s homeless veterans. One way in particular is improving one…
HVAF receives lots of support from Hoagies & Hops
Because we are a non-profit, HVAF has many generous and loving supporters in the community who hold events to give back to the veterans. A delicious deal The most interesting (and delicious) fundraising event? A hoagie eating contest. This…
Homeless vet to homeowner!
Army veteran and former homeless vet Whitney Hamilton found July to be a monumental month. At age 63, he became a first-time homeowner! But this was not an easy journey for Whitney. When the addiction began “About 1985 ……
“It’s a rewarding experience” Why Autumn serves her fellow veterans
In 1980, Autumn Rush enlisted in the United States Army as a medic. “I grew up in a town where there weren’t a lot of jobs available, and I didn’t go to college right out of high school,” Autumn…
HVAF and community partners worked together to house homeless veteran
Here at HVAF, we cannot do what we do alone. Thankfully, we have several community partners such as VOA, Veterans Affairs, and the Gene B. Glick Company…. and together, we all were able to serve and house Marine veteran…