December 26, 2020
COVID-19 has proven difficult for everyone – including Carie. Before HVAF Carie served in the United States Navy from 1988 to 1992. She said she is proud to be one of the few women to work in a submarine at that time. After […]
December 27, 2020
This last October, Army veteran and HVAF employee Fred moved into his first own home. Thanks to Habitat For Humanity, Fred is now a proud homeowner in Indianapolis! A long journey But it hasn’t always been this easy for Fred. Starting at a […]
December 27, 2020
SOAR Initiative has served Indianapolis’ homeless and their animals since 2014. An unmet need Angela Hopson began working as a Street Outreach Professional for Horizon House six years ago. As she visited, she saw there was a need not just for the homeless – […]
December 27, 2020
HVAF’s Pantry is full of clothes, hygiene items, and food for all veterans and their families. Caira’s Story This offering can be crucial to some veterans who face hard times. Caira is one of those veterans who found herself in a tough spot last […]
December 27, 2020
Air Force veteran Rashaun served in the military from 2008 to 2014. Now in 2020, he has been coming to HVAF’s food, clothing, and hygiene pantry for the last seven months. After doing some research online, he found out about HVAF’s services for veterans. […]
January 13, 2021
A fresh start… Army veteran Robert came to HVAF because he needed to find a place that helped find employment for veterans. But he didn’t only need a job – he needed clothes, food, and a home. After getting out of jail a few days […]
January 26, 2021
Anthony served in the United States Army from 1977-1979 as a clerk. He described military life as an interesting experience for him, and how life has been hard since then. “(Life after the military) was a struggle, and it is still a struggle,” Anthony […]
February 10, 2021
Serving in the 70’s In 1977, Robert J. graduated from high school in Indianapolis and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army. When he left for basic training in June, it was his first time leaving the state. “That was the best moment of my […]
February 24, 2021
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, Wiloner became homeless. As they […]
February 28, 2021
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 the Army National Guard. On […]
March 29, 2021
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 more than 40 years ago. […]
April 19, 2021
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 about HVAF as a resource […]