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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…
Resume preparation workshop for veterans at HVAF
Veterans or military spouses have worlds of knowledge and experience, but may need practice depicting these skills in a resume. On March 12, HVAF held its second resume preparation workshop at its Moreau property and veterans gathered to learn how…
Veterans at HVAF benefit from company meet and greet
Lowe’s Meet and Greet at HVAF Five Lowe’s Home Improvement Store call center employees visited HVAF on Friday, March 13, for a meet and greet with veterans who are interested in working for the company at its new call center…
Volunteers renovate home for six veterans
On February 25, thirty Team Depot volunteers renovated HVAF’s Lyter House, a transitional home for six veterans. Volunteers installed flooring, cabinets, countertops and appliances as well as painted several rooms. The new floor plan of the kitchen makes the space more usable. …
HVAF program helps Indiana veteran get help paying past debts
There was a time Dorian planned on saving and building his nest egg and a time when he accepted the sacrifice and served our country as a member of the U.S. Army. The pay, benefits and tuition assistance appealed to…
Veterans succeed at HVAF through employment: More than just landing a job
George at HVAF More than fifteen years after his service in the U.S. Army and repeated bouts of homelessness, George, 48, turned to HVAF for help with housing. Case Manager Sarah Reed began the process of assessing his job barriers,…
Grant helps HVAF veterans in recovery
In January, the REALTOR® Foundation presented HVAF with a check for $6,000 to support our Residential, Employment, Substance Abuse Treatment (REST) program. REST is a recovery-dynamics based supportive housing program. The program’s goal is to maintain sobriety while obtaining employment…