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American Legion gives back to HVAF
HVAF is appreciative for the commitment of the American Legion Auxiliary to our homeless veterans. Rita Ellis, American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) 7th District President, visited HVAF in early November. She shared what she learned about HVAF with the ALA Presidents…
Rolls Royce serves up for those who served
Back in December, Chris Cholerton and eight members of the Defense Leadership Team for Rolls Royce took time out of their meeting schedule in Indy to undertake a community service project. The Team chose to help HVAF and prepared a…
From day shelter to stable housing
Gregory DeBorde sits unblinkingly, perched on his favorite black recliner chair in his two-bedroom home. It is a home that he now shares with his wife and son, Lucas, and it is lit by the warm orange glow of a…
After sleeping in a rooming house, homeless veteran finds housing
Don at the Paul House Don R., 54, is a homeless veteran living at HVAF’s Paul House. He served in the Indiana National Guard. While Don served for 6 years he did not have 180 active days on record and…
Homeless veteran moves into first home in three years
Tyler at HVAF Tyler Brinkley, 62, is set to move out of the Loyd House, a transitional property operated by HVAF, and into his own apartment after almost 3 years of homelessness. HVAF provided Tyler with housing, programs and services…
Two friends reunite after 51 years
Will at HVAF A chance find in his dresser drawer has awakened a whirlwind of emotions for one veteran. Will, 69, a retired private in the Marines, was brought to tears recently when he re-read a long-lost letter he sent…
Homeless veteran moves out of transitional housing and into her own apartment with support from HVAF
Lannette H., 45, a Birmingham, Ala., native is used to keeping her head above water. She joined the Navy in 1989, unable to swim. Photographed left to right: Alison Hughes, HVAF Case Manager with Lannette H., homeless veteran “I was…
A homeless veteran turns her life around with help from HVAF
A Case Manager at HVAF helped connect an Army veteran with the resources she needed after being unemployed for eight months. Anita M. joined the Army when she turned 21 for free room and board and a chance to travel. Two and…
A fulfilled promise
When Cheri Weisheit’s father, Byron Kent Maxfield “Kent” passed away of pancreatic cancer he had lived in the same house for over 14 years. It was the house where so many memories lived with Thanksgiving and Christmas’ around the dinner…
Faith-based organization serves veterans at HVAF
Pam Thacker began volunteering at the young age of 16. To Pam, volunteering was a cornerstone of life – a way to help those going through difficult situations, lift them up, and give them hope. Alongside fellow members of New…