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HVAF provides Army veteran with a new furry friend!
His Guardian Angel A few years ago, Army veteran Cecil didn’t have any food to eat. Thankfully, he found out about HVAF and we have been able to provide for his needs ever since. “They’ve been my guardian angel. They…
Meet Team HVAF: Donor & Volunteer Relations Coordinator Mary
MEET MARY Q: What do you do at HVAF? A: I work with individuals and organizations within our community who are interested in helping our veterans. I set them up to volunteer in our pantry, at our housing locations, and…
Meet Team HVAF: Donor & Volunteer Relations Coordinator Mary
MEET MARY Q: What do you do at HVAF? A: I work with individuals and organizations within our community who are interested in helping our veterans. I set them up to volunteer in our pantry, at our housing locations, and…
142 veterans attend HVAF’s 17th annual Stand Down
We are excited to say that our 17th annual Stand Down event was a success! There were 58 vendors providing clothing, hygiene items, haircuts, and other important resources to 142 veterans in Indianapolis. WFYI & WRTV also came out to…
HVAF providing a fresh start for Marine Corps veteran Brianca
Starting over After living in Texas for a few years, Marine Corps veteran Brianca moved back to her home state of Indiana. She had to start over but needed help with how to move forward. That’s where HVAF came in.…
HVAF’s Permanent Supportive Housing is helping Darren achieve recovery & reunite with his family
HVAF helping “tremendously” In 2017, when Marine Corps veteran Darren went through a divorce, he had nowhere to go. “When I found out that veterans can receive help through word of mouth from other veterans, I decided to go check…
Veteran homelessness in Indianapolis down 35 percent!
The Point In Time (PIT) Count results are out, and it shows veteran homelessness in Marion County decreased by 35 percent. The number of veterans experiencing homelessness declined from 257 in 2021 to 167 in 2022. The PIT Count…
HVAF’s Workforce Development hosts its first hiring event since COVID
HVAF’s Employment Team loved the opportunity to partner with Indiana Department of Workforce Development & Indiana Veterans Affairs to host a job fair for veterans. Watch below to find out more about the event and why it’s so important veterans…
Meet Team HVAF: Maintenance Foreman James
Meet HVAF Maintenance Foreman James. Every day, James and the team he leads fix any issues happening at one of our 17 properties. James has worked for HVAF for many years, and loves the chance to serve Indy’s veterans on…
HVAF’s case manager helping ‘immensely’ with Marine Corps veteran
Earlier this year, Marine Corps veteran Jason found himself homeless. “I was homeless on the street,” Jason said. “I needed some help.” When he heard about HVAF through word of mouth, he decided to reach out. Thankfully, HVAF’s Property Manager,…