HVAF BLOG
Check out our latest stories, events, and the best part of the job: our success stories.
October 21, 2026
From Marine To Mentor Jovid joined the Marine Corps right out of Pike High School in December 1999, carrying on a family legacy of service. His mother served in the Navy, his father in the Army National Guard, and his grandfather was a retired major […]
October 21, 2026
HVAF’s First Day of School. For non-profits receiving federal grants, October 1 is the first day of school. Brand new start, brand new year, same focus. We are showing up ready this year, pencils sharpened, supplies in hand. We have our task and it is […]
October 16, 2026
HVAF’s NEW Donation Drop Off Location 45 E 10th Street: While drop-offs were previously made at the main entrance of HVAF HQ. FOOD, CLOTHING, and HOUSEHOLD ITEMS/HYGIENE PRODUCT DONATIONS should now be brought behind the building to make the process even smoother. Location: (Same […]
September 14, 2026
On the 25th Anniversary of September 11 Last week, our nation paused for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. It is fitting that this milestone anniversary takes place during our country’s celebration of our 250th birthday. […]
September 14, 2026
Small Decisions – By Navy Veteran Ryan Have you ever stopped to think about how the smallest decisions can completely change the course of your life? In the moment, they rarely feel significant. One compromise. One excuse. One shortcut. You tell yourself it isn’t a […]
September 14, 2026
Witnessing the Wonder of First Milestones Through the Veteran Engagement Committee, I have been able to witness some amazing experiences for our veteran families. When an event is a first for one of the kids, their first trip to the zoo, first taste of an […]
September 11, 2026
Stand Down 2026: A Day of Impact For Our Hoosier Heroes This year’s Stand Down event, one of the largest veteran resource fairs in the state yielded remarkable results, further demonstrating the strength of collective community action in supporting veterans of Central Indiana. Held on […]
August 12, 2026
A New Era for HVAF After 22 months of construction, last week we celebrated the complete restoration of Manchester Apartments. We’ve been focused on restoring this important part of our housing inventory since the fire. And I’m so proud to finally say we made it! […]
August 12, 2026
From a Rest Stop to a Fresh Start: Mark’s Story Mark enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at just 18 years old. More than three decades later, he found himself sitting in a small apartment in Terre Haute, Indiana, pawning what little he had […]
July 27, 2026
Transforming Warman into a World of Wonder! I approached HVAF’s property at Warman with Terri, a veteran who has benefited from housing and employment services through HVAF, along with her two little girls in tow. We discussed the carnival on the way, building excitement […]
July 15, 2026
How Robert Found Hope For years, Robert lived a life defined by success. He signed up for the military at 16 in a delayed entry program. He graduated high school on a Friday and was on a train to Fort Dix the following Wednesday. He […]
July 1, 2026
America’s 250th As we celebrate the 250th birthday of our country, it gives us an opportunity to stop and reflect on the sacrifices that make this birthday, and our freedom, possible. Generations of Americans, starting with the very first generation in 1775, have worn the […]
June 18, 2026
Second Annual Brothers In Arms Event Raised a Grand Total of $151,062! We are thrilled to share some incredible news! Together, we raised an astounding $151,062 at this year’s Brothers in Arms event! That’s a 50% increase over last year’s inaugural event, and every single […]
June 17, 2026
Daniel’s Journey – Heart of a Lion Historic Hinkle Fieldhouse brimmed with excitement as families and friends filed in for this special day. The air smelled of popcorn, the band began the ceremonial march, and graduates filled their seats as the crowd erupted in […]
June 10, 2026
Heaven Sent for Dion In 2017, Dion arrived in Indianapolis with four kids, no stable housing, and a situation that felt impossible to escape. A former Marine who had proudly served six years, Dion was sleeping in a shelter, going without medication, and watching his […]