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For Jeff, and hundreds like him, a roof over his head is the first step toward a better life.The Bay City, MI native joined the Army in 1983 and served for 5 years. He later drifted through a slew of…

A $15,000 donation from the Disabled American Veterans Indiana Service Foundation will help HVAF continue to operate three properties for homeless veterans that do not receive annual grant support through other sources.“After talking to HVAF President/CEO Dr. Charles Haenlein, we…

This month we spotlight Tom Tuttle. He’s a Case Manager for HVAF’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. He goes above and beyond to support veterans who are near homeless. On his own initiative, he has been canvassing the…

Rex Miller is one of our Transportation Specialists, and he’s been doing his job to the fullest for almost 2 years. Rex began at HVAF while we were in the midst of growth. He enjoys the freedom of the road…

On May 10, volunteers with Dow AgroSciences’ Veterans Action Group created an herb garden at HVAF’s Manchester property. The group, made up of current and former service members, also trimmed hedges at HVAF’s headquarters and placed large planters outside the…

Baptist Academy sent 15 seventh grade students to HVAF on May 12 to sort and stock donations for distribution to veterans in need. Students say they did not know much about HVAF before volunteering but the project gave them a…

HVAF’s recovery program veterans participated in the 34th annual St. Joseph Historical Neighborhood Cleanup on May 3. The group of 10 veterans bagged leaves and picked up debris with their neighbors.“The veterans provide so much more than a helping hand,”…