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HVAF’s Veterans Villa has given Michael “a family” during cancer battle
Time in the military After losing his job in 1977, Michael decided to enlist in the Army so he could keep his car. He worked as a dispatcher and mechanic until 1980. With February being Black History Month, Michael could…
Army veteran Berry: “HVAF advocated for me!”
After losing his job due to the company making cuts, Army veteran Berry found himself homeless. Thankfully he found HVAF and was safely housed at Manchester Apartments – one of HVAF’s transitional housing units. After working to overcome barriers with…
Navy veteran Al: “HVAF gives me room to grow”
After discharging from the military, life seemed great for Navy veteran Al. A friend helped him get a job at a factory in his hometown Kokomo, and later he went on to run his own tiling business. It wasn’t until…
23 veterans graduate from HVAF’s VetWorks Phase 1
Twenty three 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…
How HVAF’s case managers helped Army veteran Nicki fight breast cancer (and win!)
From homeless to hotel At the end of 2020, Army veteran Nicki was living in her car with nowhere to go. Thankfully, she reconnected with a friend who told her about HVAF. One of HVAF’s case managers was able to…
HVAF has helped Army veteran John off and on for 5 years!
Transition from military to civilian world John served in the Army for seven years. After he got out in 1987, the transition was difficult. “When I was in the Army, I was a sergeant, so I was giving orders,” John…
Check out this veteran’s mural!
For two years, Marine Corps veteran Bruce has called HVAF’s Permanent Supportive Housing his home. He lives at Veterans Villa, where his case manager has helped him get a new ID and veteran benefits. “They’re a big help to me,”…
HVAF & Bob Woodruff Foundation provides the right tools for Isaiah’s career
After the military After serving as a medic in the military for 5.5 years, Army veteran Isaiah turned his focus to aerospace engineering. He is currently in school and working at AAR Aircraft Services at the Indianapolis Airport. As he…
HVAF’s VetWorks gives Navy veteran chance to give back to the community
January 2022 At the beginning of this year, Navy veteran David got out of rehab and came to HVAF. He had used HVAF’s services before, so he knew he could count on us for help once again. While he initially…
HVAF providing fresh start for Army veteran Timothy
We first met Army veteran Timothy when he participated in HVAF’s recovery program. As with every veteran, we are always here for them. Even if they need to come back a few (or many) times for assistance. Timothy reached out…