HVAF of Indiana, Inc. received the Blueprint Champion Housing Award from the Coalition for Homeless Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) on October 6, 2011, at the Landmarks Center in Indianapolis, Ind.

HVAF was recognized for its work in rehabbing a new apartment complex, Manchester Apartments, which will soon be home to 51 previously homeless veterans in addition to its collaboration with Halstead Architects, United Way of Central Indiana, Home Depot, National Bank of Indianapolis and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Renovations on the Manchester Apartments included new roof and flooring installation, exterior and interior painting, kitchen and bathroom renovations as well as new windows and painting throughout.

The building is located at 958 N. Pennsylvania Street in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. HVAF is still accepting donations of cash or furnishings. Please call 317-951-0688.