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3rd HVAF veteran receives Habitat home!
For the third time since 2019, one of HVAF’s veterans has had the opportunity to become a first-time homeowner. Thanks to Habitat for Humanity! A long time coming This time, the opportunity came for Marine Corps veteran Troy. We first…
3 Veterans win $100 Kroger gift cards!
Three lucky veterans walked away from HVAF’s food, clothing, and hygiene pantry with more than just their essential items last week. Army veteran Michael, Navy veteran Larry, and Army veteran Andrea won $100 Kroger gift cards – thanks to The…
HVAF’s Employment Team helps veteran obtain CDL license!
Navy veteran Darnell M. first came to HVAF in 2014, he needed help with housing. Since he had a great experience with our case managers, he knew he could come back if he needed help again. Recently, Darnell lost his…
Navy veteran receives new car to help him get to 6 AM job
Navy veteran Michael used to wake up at 3 AM every day for work! “I’m up at 3 in order to catch the bus at 4:40,” Michael said. “I get to work at about 6:10.” Michael works as a cook…
HVAF’s Rapid Rehousing helps veteran & wife with rent amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Tough reality of life after war After serving in the military for 10 years, Army veteran Andre felt ready for civilian life. Although people tried to help him with his transition out of the military, he thought he didn’t need…
Check out our veterans’ vision boards!
According to Veterans Affairs, 1.7 million Veterans received treatment in a VA mental health specialty program in 2018. And we know many of the veterans we serve here in Indianapolis battle mental health challenges every single day. At HVAF, we…
“Make HVAF one of your stops!” -JaMarlon to his fellow vets
Starting over In the beginning of 2020, Army National Guard veteran JaMarlon found himself starting his life over. After being incarcerated for all of 2019, he needed help finding a home and a job. While in jail, he first heard…
Vietnam Veterans Day: Watch Vietnam Vet receive special jacket
Today is National Vietnam Veteran Day! Vietnam Veterans Day commemorates the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families and is part of a national effort to recognize the men and women who were denied a proper welcome upon returning home…
Desert Storm’s 30th Anniversary: Mark Gladfelter
Joining the Army National Guard At 23 years old, Mark found himself in trouble with the law. When talking to the judge in court, they agreed he would do well in the military. Soon after, Mark started basic training for…
Ntl Guard veteran appreciates HVAF’s pantry & case managers for 14 years
Fourteen years ago, Army National Guard veteran Wiloner and her son moved to Indianapolis. They came so her son, 16-year-old Michael, could play football for Ben Davis High School. After realizing it would not work to live with her brother,…