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October 1, 2019
After overcoming eviction this past summer, Marine veteran Leslie says Indianapolis non profit HVAF is a miracle!
October 1, 2019

Indianapolis non profit HVAF is a “miracle”

After overcoming eviction this past summer, Marine veteran Leslie says Indianapolis non profit HVAF is a miracle!   From small town to Marine Corps From 2006 to 2010, Leslie Vanover served as an administrative clerk for the United States Marine Corps. “I was living in […]
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November 13, 2019
In 2011, Bob Nietan came to HVAF for drug recovery. He remains clean today!
November 13, 2019

Drug Recovery: HVAF helped vet lead clean life

When Robert Nietan wanted to find drug recovery, HVAF was there to help. In 1974, 17-year-old Robert Nieten enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. “It was a great experience,” Robert said. “But I had already started abusing drugs and alcohol.” After his time in […]
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December 10, 2019
HVAF began Permanent Supportive Housing for Indy's veterans and their families in 2019, thanks to the Indiana Housing Authority.
December 10, 2019

Permanent Supportive Housing begins at HVAF

After hearing Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett‘s call for more Permanent Supportive Housing for homeless veterans, HVAF took action. After repurposing eight of HVAF’s housing properties, The Indianapolis Housing Agency awarded the organization with vouchers in order to make the properties permanent homes for veterans and […]
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December 26, 2019
December 26, 2019

Air Force vet moves into Permanent Supportive Housing unit

  Air Force veteran, Barbara McPherson Robinson along with her family, recently moved into her forever home in one of HVAF’s new Permanent Supportive Housing units. After repurposing eight of HVAF’s housing properties, The Indianapolis Housing Agency awarded the organization with vouchers in order to […]
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December 20, 2020
Thanks to HVAF's Employment Team, Navy veteran Theresa London renewed her nursing license and received a new reliable means of transportation!
December 20, 2020

HVAF Employment Team helps vet renew nursing license, win car

Despite all of COVID-19’s challenges , HVAF’s Employment Team hasn’t slowed down.   HVAF’s Employment Team Isn’t Slowing Down “We didn’t stop, we didn’t slow down,” Employment Coordinator Kiara Walker said. “We were still able to get people placed, and get people employed and give […]
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December 21, 2020
Chris Helton is drug free, smoke free, and has full custody of his 3 children - thanks to HVAF.
December 21, 2020

Army vet gets clean, becomes homeowner – thanks to HVAF

Army veteran Chris enjoys his mornings at the gym and evenings at home with his three kids. But it hasn’t always been this way. Living off the grid Chris served as a shop repair mechanic in the United States Army from 2007-2009. He described his […]
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December 22, 2020
After suffering a stroke in the beginning of 2020, Marine veteran James Bay lost everything because he couldn't work anymore. Thankfully, he found HVAF
December 22, 2020

Marine Corps veteran lost everything – then found HVAF

After suffering a stroke in the beginning of 2020, Marine Corps veteran James found himself homeless because he couldn’t work anymore.   “I lost everything,” James said. “I didn’t have any place to go.”   This led him to turning to HVAF for help. HVAF […]
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