Category HVAF
AllArchivedArchived (pre 2018)Donor HighlightsEngaging With AndreaFrom The CEOHVAFHVAF News & UpdatesRoger That PodcastUncategorizedVeteran Stories
New picnic tables installed at housing property
Employees at Rolls Royce of Indianapolis installed picnic tables for homeless veterans at HVAF. With its outdoor bench seating, veterans at HVAF’s Warman property have a comfortable place to convene when outside.“Giving back and assisting was just a Christian thing…
Homeless for three years, veteran qualifies for benefits with help of HVAF
At 71, West Virginia veteran Clarence B. has experienced more than his fair share of ups and downs since he left the Marines Corps. That he survived, and is now thriving, is testament to his tenacity. It’s also a tribute…
New employment opportunity provides hope
Veteran Michael S. had no idea what life would look like after transitioning out of a career in the military. He knew he had a place in the civilian world, but after serving in a variety of roles in the…
For one homeless veteran, life’s ups begin to outweigh the downs
Kevin C. was on the brink of becoming chronically homeless. In April 2016, he came to HVAF for help. Born and raised on the near east side of Indianapolis, he joined the U.S. Army in 1979 at the age of…
Students volunteer at HVAF
Students from IUPUI and Ivy Tech joined forces to paint the women’s clothing pantry at HVAF. The fresh coat of paint brightens up the room which is used to store, sort, and distribute clothing. Ten percent of the veterans HVAF…
HVAF provides bikes to homeless veterans
Reggie Jefferson, 58, a homeless U.S. Army veteran, was once a professional singer. He relocated to South Beach, Florida in 1994 after his wife passed away. Reggie says he ended up homeless, sleeping on the beach, listening to ocean waves…
Veteran learns to combat alcoholism
Timothy had the courage to fight back against veteran alcoholism — a personal fight for him. After hitting rock bottom, he rose up and now wants to give back to other veterans. The U.S. Navy veteran says his propensity for…
Donor spotlight
Michael H. Rodriques of Simon Construction Group hosted his 50th birthday party in June which in lieu of gifts was a fundraiser for HVAF. He raised close to $1,000.“Veterans issues have been a huge concern for me for a long…
Once homeless, veteran now serves others
James at HVAF James Miller has had many titles over the years; husband, U.S. Air Force veteran, volunteer, but there was one title he never thought he would have − homeless.A native of Indianapolis, James moved back home and after…
Homeless veteran at HVAF receives new bed at age 56
In 2014, Terri, 56, walked into HVAF in need of housing. She carried very little; only her DD214 card proving she was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. The card is all she needed. HVAF provided her with a…