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Meet Team HVAF: VP for Support Bernie
Bernie has been on Team HVAF for more than 4 years now! He is our VP for Support, where he oversees and leads the maintenance and IT departments. Find out more about him and why he is passionate about serving…
Army & Marine veteran clean for 3 years thanks to HVAF!
Addictions & Homelessness “I’ve been homeless about 7 times in 23 states.” After serving in the Army and the Marines in the 1980s, Leroy found himself homeless. He also battled an addiction to drugs and alcohol. “I used to smoke…
How HVAF cheered Kyla on to reach her goals
When Kyla graduated from high school, she wanted to become a nurse. After becoming waitlisted for her community college’s nursing program, she decided to enlist in the Army National Guard and wait to join the program later. While in medic…
Meet Team HVAF: Case Manager Sara
Sara joined #TeamHVAF earlier this year, and we are so glad she did! She serves as a case manager at HVAF’s Permanent Supportive Housing unit – Veterans Villa. Q: What do you do at HVAF? A: I am a permanent…
Army veteran receives life changing services at HVAF – including a new car!
Serving in the Army In 1983, John enlisted in the United States Army. He served for six years, stationed in Korea as a tank driver. He enjoyed his time in the service, as he felt closer to his crew than…
HVAF’s support encourages Army veteran to get clean & help others with their recovery
After the Army After three years in Germany serving in the Army, Jeremiah moved back to the United States to be with his wife and family. But he had a hard time once out of the military. “It was very…
Meet Team HVAF: Transition in Place (TIP) Case Manager Sarah
We’ve been grateful to have Sarah on #TeamHVAF for 1 year now! She serves as a case manager for veterans on the Transition in Place (TIP) team. With the TIP program, veterans move into their own apartment and HVAF holds…
How HVAF’s case manager helped Army veteran change her life!
Thankful for TIP Army veteran Davina came to HVAF earlier this year when she lost her job and found herself homeless. After contacting HVAF, she got connected to a case manager, Sarah, in HVAF’s Transition in Place (TIP) housing program.…
Meet Team HVAF: Community Center Specialist Katie joins Indy Hunger Network Board
Katie has been with Team HVAF for 13 years! She started out as a volunteer for three years before officially becoming part of the team. She is now a Community Center Specialist at the front desk. “I love being able…
Army veteran appreciates fresh start at HVAF
In January, Army veteran Larry moved into Veterans Villa for a fresh start. Before moving to HVAF’s Permanent Supportive Housing apartments, Larry had lived at a safe haven ministry, where he had the opportunity to become clean and sober. After…