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August 3, 2014

Stand Down

This year’s annual Veterans Stand Down event will be held on Thursday, September 11 at AMVETS Post 99 in Indianapolis. Services for veterans include food, clothing, health screenings, haircuts, and much more. Veterans also have the opportunity to learn about services provided to them by […]

August 3, 2014

Volunteers with Home Depot lend a helping hand at HVAF

Team Depot at HVAF Clad in orange T-shirts 112 volunteers from Home Depot gave up a day off in July to honor veterans at HVAF of Indiana. The group completed a major renovation project and installed backsplashes in each kitchen at Manchester Apartments. The 51-room apartment building, […]

August 3, 2014

First HVAF job fair for veterans

Representatives from 10 companies across Central Indiana convened at HVAF of Indiana on July 24 for the nonprofit’s first ever job fair for veterans. Seventy-one veterans and nine employers attended the event.Veterans bring valuable skills and experience from their military service to the workforce. Tucker at […]

August 20, 2014

HVAF success story chosen for United Way simulcast

A story featuring Tony W., an HVAF volunteer, has been chosen for the annual United Way simulcast that will air on all five Indianapolis television stations at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2. The simulcast is part of United Way’s annual campaign kick-off that features […]

August 20, 2014

Once homeless veteran uses his past to help others

Not too many homeless veterans have dedicated their career to helping others in need. But then again, 58-year-old Fred Young isn’t your average guy. Young is the kind of guy whose spirit shines brightly like a meteor streaking through the night sky. But, Fred says […]

August 20, 2014

Program helps Central Indiana’s most vulnerable

Jeff Cook, 52, never imagined he would be near homeless. The Greenfield, Ind. Air Force veteran had nowhere to go after being released from jail. He turned to a program offered at HVAF of Indiana for help. The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program […]

August 20, 2014

How local dentists are helping military veterans

Robert O. has spent a lifetime being afraid to smile and he says many of those years were spent in pain. The 47-year-old US Army veteran had been unable to find the money necessary to tend to his teeth and years of being homeless and […]

September 16, 2014

Stand Down helps hundreds of homeless veterans

More than 250 homeless veterans lined up and checked out all the tables at the 10th annual “Veterans Stand Down” at AMVETS Post 99, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. Veterans and others took a moment of silence then listened to “The Star-Spangled Banner” sung at the event […]

September 26, 2014

Volunteer group organizes Cut-A-Thon

Lestra Huls, a U.S. Navy veteran and hair stylist at Class Act Hair Studio in Monrovia, organized her first cut-a-thon fundraiser to benefit HVAF and says it was well worth the effort. She teamed up with friend Wilma Lee, Club Manager and Jr. Vice President […]

September 26, 2014

Why one man is learning to drive again

In Terre Haute, Tyrone C. felt alone and overwhelmed. His part-time job ended and he did not know where his next paycheck would come from. With his daughter in Indianapolis, he traveled by bus to stay with her and they looked for help, a place […]

September 26, 2014

“Stand Down” provides critical resources to veterans

In September, 250 veterans and families enjoyed a day of free medical and dental checkups, food, clothing and other critical resources. It was all part of the 10th annual “Veterans Stand Down” that helped assist those in need. Ralanda Whitaker crocheted hats and also provided […]

September 26, 2014

Recovery Day allows veterans to share successes

Tyrone F. says his life was spiraling out of control but in 2013 the 51-year-old U.S. Army Reserve veteran turned to HVAF for supportive housing. There, Tyrone also received counseling and had access to a computer lab which helped prepare him for his job search. […]