This is Episode 12 of Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana. For the Roger That season 1 finale, HVAF’s VP for Advancement Ashlee Walls-Pierce joins Lauren to introduce the 2023 12 Vets Of Christmas.  Starting December 20, each day for 12 […]

Today is Giving Tuesday – an annual celebration of generosity that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past ten years, the day […]

I can’t believe it’s the end of the year already, and what a year it has been! We started celebrating our 30th anniversary in the spring, with the rededication of our Veterans Community Center in honor of our first full-time CEO, Colonel Donald W. Moreau. […]

What is the image that comes to mind when you think of a homeless veteran? Is it an older, single gentleman, who likely served in Vietnam? Would it surprise you if I gave you an image of a single mother in her 30s raising four […]

HVAF Board Member and Army veteran Danny Portee goes above and beyond to take care of his fellow Heroes in need. He does this in a variety of ways: through financial gifts, bringing in items for the pantry, sponsoring Operation Alpha, and even providing special […]

The holidays are a joyous time of the year for most. Children cannot wait for Santa to bring those sought-after gifts they have wished for or written down on a list. A delicious meal usually accompanies the festivities. There is excitement and anticipation that is […]

Happy New Year! Beginning a new year is an opportunity to reset and refocus on key priorities for the next 12 months. Along with all the weight loss resolutions, promises to reduce screentime, and be more present, at HVAF we are focused on ending veteran […]

The History of Black History Month Thank you to HVAF’s Diversity Committee for the following information: Black History Month was established to honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans to the country’s history, culture, and society. The precursor to Black History Month was “Negro […]

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, on average, 17,000 new people enter homelessness every week in the United States. Sadly, this includes far too many veterans. In fact, veterans are more likely than non-veterans to face homelessness. In Indianapolis, veterans represent only 4% […]