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Navy veteran Bianca enjoys her WFH life, via HVAF’s Veterans Villa!
After the Navy Like many veterans, Bianca struggled with transitioning out of the military. “After getting out of the Navy, it was weird as far as trying to get a job and finding a place to live,” Bianca said, who served from 2012-2014. …
HVAF helps Air Force vet graduate coding school & move on to Fortune 500 company
Life after war After Lucas received his honorable discharge from the United States Air Force, he didn’t find life easy. “Over the years, it’s been hard finding my place in what I wanted to do,” Lucas said. “I’ve done everything from…
Air Force Veteran Sam isn’t alone anymore, thanks to HVAF
A few years ago, Air Force veteran Sam felt very alone. “I didn’t have the ability to ask for help,” Sam said. “I had to fend for myself, and I have trouble doing that.” Thankfully, he isn’t alone anymore. Earlier…
12 veterans graduate from first VetWorks graduation
Twelve veterans are even closer to achieving their dream career! HVAF’s VetWorks is a multi-phase, collaborative workforce development program for veterans. The program equips and trains veterans in order to obtain and maintain good and promising jobs. These veterans participated…
2 veterans receive new cars on Giving Tuesday!
Christmas came early for two special veterans! Our partners at Geico gave veterans, Romello and Kyle, new cars today on this global day of charitable giving. Hear from Army Veteran Kyle: Kyle first came to HVAF in July because he…
Marine Veteran receives “new to him” electric scooter from late Marine Veteran
Providing a new service Thanks to increased donations at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, HVAF staff could continue to meet the growing demand for services and assistance in such an uncertain time. Our case managers utilized funds to pay…
From HVAF resident to volunteer: Army veteran Gene’s story
Living at White River Five years ago, Army veteran Gene B. found himself homeless. “I got kicked out of my house,” Gene recalled. “So I went down and lived at the river.” After his tent caved in due to snow…
“Without HVAF, I wouldn’t be where I’m at now.”
“If it weren’t for this place, I probably wouldn’t be where I am at now.” After years of drugs and alcohol, Army veteran Michael S. knew he needed to make a change. A few years ago, while working at the…
Marine Vet needed a job… 2 days later – he was hired!
In November 2020, Marine Corps veteran Bill reached his lowest point. He didn’t have electricity, water, or gas in his house. And he didn’t want to continue living. After spending a few days at the VA Hospital, they encouraged to…
“Working with Kiara is like working with a friend.”
Where it all began Two years ago, HVAF Veteran Workforce Development Director Kiara met Army National Guard veteran Geraldine (Gerrie). After hearing her story, Kiara knew HVAF’s Workforce Development department could help her. One week later, they met in her…