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Reluctant veteran embraces help to end his homelessness – Billy’s story
The ChallengeBilly A., 34, is one of a dozen veterans at HVAF participating in a new 4-part series budgeting class held by Corrine Harvey, a licensed clinical social worker along with MSW Intern MacKenzie Maloney. Topics ranged from money management to avoiding…
Former HVAF board member cycles to raise funds for homeless veterans
At age 68, Jack, a Vietnam veteran, has set a lofty fitness goal. Jack’s goal is to break the cycle of homelessness and in doing so will push the limits of what some would consider a tough feat; an uphill…
HVAF’s 22nd Annual Meeting
On June 18, board members, staff and clients attended HVAF’s 22nd Annual Meeting to recognize the achievements and advancements HVAF has made in improving the lives of the homeless veterans we serve. The meeting was held at the Indiana War…
Garden helps homeless veteran feel a sense of community
Homeless veterans living at three separate HVAF properties have a new garden to help them heal, thanks to volunteers from Eli Lilly and Company and their Veterans Leadership Network (VLN). The gardens will serve as a place where veterans can…
Garden helps homeless veteran feel a sense of community
Homeless veterans living at three separate HVAF properties have a new garden to help them heal, thanks to volunteers from Eli Lilly and Company and their Veterans Leadership Network (VLN). The gardens will serve as a place where veterans can…
Veterans to rejoice on past accomplishments during Recovery Day
On Saturday, September 19, veterans at HVAF will share their accomplishments in recovery. Last year, Tyrone F., a veteran who once relied on HVAF services, talked to veterans about his own journey and says his life once spiraled out of…
Musician, once homeless, has new home
Before Greg, 59, enlisted in the U.S. Army, he had aspirations to travel the world and to make a steady living as a pianist. Today, Greg is still playing the piano. But, his travels took him down a different path back. Greg playing keyboard…
HVAF job fair helps veteran get foot in the door
On May 7, a job fair at HVAF connected veterans, service members, military spouses with employers who are actively hiring. Twenty employers were on hand, including Lowe’s, UPS, and Eskenazi Health. One hundred and three veterans attended the fair in which 6 veterans…
Mouth mobile helps veterans
His dreams of the big time had all but faded after two decades of hard luck, homelessness and substance abuse. Then, the 56-year-old piano player and Sergeant of the Marine Corps found hope in an unlikely place: Indianapolis. His music career…
Save the Date – Veterans Job Fair
An upcoming Veterans Job Fair will help dozens of out-of-work veterans connect to area employers who are actively hiring. The Fair will be held from 1pm-4pm on Thursday, May 7 at HVAF of Indiana Inc. located at 964 N. Pennsylvania Street. Companies in attendance include FedEx, Allied…