HVAF BLOG

Check out our latest stories, events, and the best part of the job: our success stories.

 
January 11, 2022

Army Veteran & Women in Networking have served HVAF for 15+ years

Recently, Mary Aurtrey came to HVAF to present the organization with a check for $500! The money raised went to HVAF’s food pantry – where veterans can come in once a week to receive necessary food items such as canned meat, pasta, bread, snacks, and […]
December 20, 2021

#12VetsOfChristmas Day Twelve: Army Veteran Michael S

This story is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day we are featuring a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2021. “If it weren’t for this place, I probably […]
December 20, 2021

#12VetsOfChristmas Day Eleven: Navy Veteran Bianca

This story is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day we are featuring a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2021. After the Navy Like many veterans, Bianca struggled with […]
December 20, 2021

#12VetsOfChristmas Day Ten: Air Force Veteran Lucas

This story is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day we are featuring a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2021. Life after war After Lucas received his honorable […]
December 20, 2021

#12VetsOfChristmas Day Nine: Navy Veteran Michael P

This story is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day we are featuring a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2021. Navy veteran Michael used to wake up at […]
December 20, 2021

#12VetsOfChristmas Day Eight: Navy Veteran Darnell

This story is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day we are featuring a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2021. Navy veteran Darnell M. first came to HVAF […]
December 20, 2021

#12VetsOfChristmas Day Seven: Marine Corps Veteran Jennifer

This story is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day we are featuring a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2021. After military life When Jennifer received her honorable […]
December 20, 2021

#12VetsOfChristmas Day Six: Marine Corps Veteran Randall

This story is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day we are featuring a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2021. Providing a new service Thanks to increased donations […]
December 20, 2021

#12VetsOfChristmas Day Five: Army National Guard Veteran JaMarlon

This story is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day we are featuring a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2021. Starting over In the beginning of 2020, Army […]
December 20, 2021

#12VetsOfChristmas Day Four: Marine Corps Veteran Steve

This story is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day we are featuring a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2021.   Thanks to a local attorney and the […]
December 17, 2021

#12VetsOfChristmas Day Three: Navy Veteran Lolita

This story is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day we are featuring a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2021. January 2021 In the beginning of 2021, Lolita […]
December 17, 2021

#12VetsOfChristmas Day Two: Army Veteran Robert S

This story is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day we are featuring a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2021. A fresh start… Army veteran Robert came to […]
December 17, 2021

#12VetsOfChristmas Day One: Army Veteran Robert J

This story is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day we are featuring a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2021.   Serving in the 70’s In 1977, Robert […]
December 13, 2021

Navy veteran Bianca enjoys her WFH life, via HVAF’s Veterans Villa!

After the Navy Like many veterans, Bianca struggled with transitioning out of the military.  “After getting out of the Navy, it was weird as far as trying to get a job and finding a place to live,” Bianca said, who served from 2012-2014.  COVID-19 & HVAF’s blessings […]