HVAF BLOG

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

 
August 17, 2021

A Message from the President & CEO: The Situation in Afghanistan

The following is a message from HVAF President & CEO Brian Copes (who served in Afghanistan): My thoughts and prayers are with my fellow veterans and service members who served in Afghanistan. I want to affirm for our veterans and service members; and their families, […]
July 23, 2021

HVAF Board Member serves Indy’s veterans through Veterans Court

Every Friday morning, you can find HVAF Board Member David Certo at Marion County Superior Court 12 in Indianapolis. In 2015, Judge Certo established a Veterans Court in Indianapolis. According to the Indianapolis Government website: IVC provides a specialized court docket that focuses on veterans’ […]
July 21, 2021

Meet Team HVAF: VetWorks Team!

A few months ago, HVAF received a $4.7 million grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. for the Veteran Workforce Development Team. The grant is being used to launch a workforce development program dubbed VetWorks: Veterans Workforce Renewing Knowledge and Skills. It serves as a multi-phase, collaborative […]
July 19, 2021

3 Veterans win $100 Kroger gift cards!

Three lucky veterans walked away from HVAF’s food, clothing, and hygiene pantry with more than just their essential items last week. Army veteran Michael, Navy veteran Larry, and Army veteran Andrea won $100 Kroger gift cards – thanks to The Bob Woodruff Foundation and the […]
July 14, 2021

A Message from the President & CEO: July 2021

Below are sentiments from our President & CEO, Brian Copes: There is a saying among old Soldiers, “The Army never changes and… the Army is always changing.” It was a tongue-in-cheek bit of wisdom to remind (and comfort) us that change is inevitable, constant, often […]
July 13, 2021

Proctor Place breaks ground on new apartments for homeless veterans

Co-developers HVAF and Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. hosted a ceremonial Groundbreaking at Proctor Place to celebrate the construction start for the new 61-unit, high-quality affordable housing community supported with housing tax credits allocated by the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA), with 15 units set […]
June 19, 2021

HVAF recognizes and celebrates Juneteenth

On Thursday, June 17, President Joe Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. HVAF’s office will be closed Monday, June 21, to celebrate this momentous day. Here are a few words from our President & CEO, Brian Copes: Happy Juneteenth! I echo […]
June 8, 2021

A Message from the President & CEO: The upcoming patriotic holidays

Below are sentiments from our President & CEO, Brian Copes, as we look ahead to the upcoming patriotic season: Some thoughts on Flag Day.  I was raised to respect the flag and memorized the Pledge of Allegiance, but I don’t think I ever really appreciated […]
June 7, 2021

HVAF’s Rapid Rehousing helps veteran & wife with rent amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Tough reality of life after war After serving in the military for 10 years, Army veteran Andre felt ready for civilian life. Although people tried to help him with his transition out of the military, he thought he didn’t need any help. “You are stubborn […]
June 3, 2021

Meet HVAF’s first-ever therapist!

According to Veterans Affairs, 1.7 million Veterans received treatment in a VA mental health specialty program in 2018. And we know many of the veterans we serve here in Indianapolis battle mental health challenges every single day. At HVAF, we are making strides to address this, such […]