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July 12, 2016

HVAF receives contribution at Sallie Mae Announcement

On June 30, Sallie Mae contributed $10,000 to the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation to support local veterans. The company, which is the nation’s saving, planning and paying for college company, also announced 278 new quality jobs to the state. The company is passionate about giving […]

July 25, 2016

Realtor gives back by serving homeless men and women

Marilyn Parrish at HVAF On one of the coldest days in March, Marilyn Parrish left the comforts of her home on the north side of Indianapolis and headed downtown to meet the homeless men and women at HVAF. Her parents were both U.S. Air Force […]

July 25, 2016

HVAF veterans tell their stories through writing

Fred Young, HVAF Recovery Coordinator reading his letter to the group Veterans at HVAF are finding their voice with the help of a local writing organization. A dozen veterans submitted written stories to “Writing Home,” a 2016 Spirit and Place Festival program sponsored by the Indiana […]

July 25, 2016

Once-homeless vet fights back from homelessness

Tyler Brinkley, 61, was a soldier who cooked three meals a day for 8,000 soldiers deployed in Guam. “The first meal of the day is very important,” says Tyler. “Eating in the dining room hall helped our soldiers feel connected.” Tyler at HVAF For many […]

August 26, 2016

Homeless veteran who once lived on $133 a month finds his way again

Donell Marzett, 59, served in the U.S. Army during significant international conflicts. Now, he’s helping other veterans face and win some of the toughest battles of their lives. He doesn’t talk about his time in service, but he is a proud soldier who followed in […]

August 26, 2016

Homeless veteran at HVAF receives new bed at age 56

In 2014, Terri, 56, walked into HVAF in need of housing. She carried very little; only her DD214 card proving she was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. The card is all she needed. HVAF provided her with a furnished apartment, food, hygiene items […]

September 22, 2016

Donor spotlight

Michael H. Rodriques of Simon Construction Group hosted his 50th birthday party in June which in lieu of gifts was a fundraiser for HVAF. He raised close to $1,000. “Veterans issues have been a huge concern for me for a long time,” says Michael. “I […]

September 22, 2016

Veteran learns to combat alcoholism

Timothy had the courage to fight back against veteran alcoholism — a personal fight for him. After hitting rock bottom, he rose up and now wants to give back to other veterans. The U.S. Navy veteran says his propensity for alcohol was heightened in the […]

September 22, 2016

HVAF provides bikes to homeless veterans

Reggie Jefferson, 58, a homeless U.S. Army veteran, was once a professional singer. He relocated to South Beach, Florida in 1994 after his wife passed away. Reggie says he ended up homeless, sleeping on the beach, listening to ocean waves crash before him. His life […]