As a veteran of the U.S. Army, Michael S., 47, understands what it means to work hard. But as so many people do, he found himself out of work. In February 2014, he turned to HVAF for housing. Once he had a roof over his […]
As a veteran of the U.S. Army, Michael S., 47, understands what it means to work hard. But as so many people do, he found himself out of work. In February 2014, he turned to HVAF for housing. Once he had a roof over his […]
On May 13, twenty-five volunteers and eight businesses joined together to renovate the kitchen at HVAF’s headquarters that is used by veterans daily. This was the first major renovation project for the kitchen since HVAF acquired the building in 2008. The group painted walls and […]
The Million Dollar Round Table Foundation (MDRT) has awarded a $5,000 grant to HVAF to provide food for homeless veterans in the Residential, Employment, Substance Abuse Treatment (REST) program as well as funding for transportation for veterans to attend critical appointments.Through its global grants, the […]
On May 7, a job fair at HVAF connected veterans, service members, and 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 six veterans were […]
Eight veterans and three staff members atook to the stage as part in a musical performance for the Bethel United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 17. The annual program dedicated to veterans was introduced by HVAF Founding Board Member Louise Loyd. AJ who performed as […]
At age 68, Jack, a Vietnam veteran, has set a lofty fitness goal. Jack’s goal is to break the cycle of homelessness and in doing so will push the limits of what some would consider a tough feat; an uphill battle. It is the pioneer, the […]
Support the Mooresville Eagles Aries 3988, VFW Post 1111, American Legion Post 103 who will be raising money and non-perishable items for our homeless veterans. Call 317-831-5023 to register. Riders $15 Passengers $5 Ride details: Breakfast will be served at the Eagles for $4 from 10 to […]
If you’ve walked through People’s Park in Bloomington in the past ten years, you might have noticed Stan Staples. Or not. The weary veteran may have seemed invisible in the rush of commuters grabbing coffee from the coffee shop across the street each morning, or passers-by picking out clothing from a nearby boutique. Stan had no home. Using […]