HVAF BLOG
Check out our latest stories, events, and the best part of the job: our success stories.
June 30, 2016
Rashaun joined the Air Force in 2008 because he was confident that serving his country was something he could become passionate about. During his service, Rashaun served in Hawaii, Iraq, Turkey, Korea and Afghanistan. Serving his country brought Rashaun purpose, and when he left the […]
June 30, 2016
This year, the American Legion Auxiliary hosted its fifth annual car wash to benefit HVAF. On June 11, more than a dozen members from the Auxiliary showed up at American Legion Post 155 to get wet, clean cars and raise funds for veterans. Judy, a […]
June 30, 2016
On Saturday, June 11, the Knights of Columbus #5290 held the fourth annual Patriotfest at Knights of Columbus. For weeks before the event, the group had collected nonperishable food items for the HVAF pantry at VFW Post #261, and they continued to collect items at […]
June 30, 2016
This year, HVAF of Indiana hosted its 23rd Annual Meeting. Highlights of last year’s accomplishments included the work of our employment specialists who worked with 247 veterans, and assisted 225 veterans obtain gainful employmentBrigadier General Ronald A. Westfall who serves as the Director of Joint […]
May 27, 2016
On May 18, 25 Home Depot employees from the Castleton store donated time and manpower on their day off to freshen up the Keltner property. Supporting Home Depot’s Do More for Veterans initiative, the employees used their expertise to improve the livelihood of the three […]
May 27, 2016
Last February, Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) case worker Mark Lykins saw a need among his clients. After observing veterans in different HVAF programs for several months, he realized how transportation was a limiting factor for many veterans trying to get back on their […]
May 27, 2016
It was through a simple Google search that Triton Central Middle School language arts teacher Tiffany Almond discovered HVAF. Her motivation for consulting the search engine was a discussion with her seventh grade students that came up regarding the homeless veteran crisis. After talking about […]
May 27, 2016
Womens clothing retailer Altar’d State has chosen to support HVAF through its Mission Monday initiative, declaring that 10 percent of all sales made on Mondays in May and June at its Indianapolis location will be donated to HVAF. The organization began Mission Monday as a […]
May 27, 2016
Tim, 57, joined the Army in 1978 because he wanted to try something new. He had previously been working at the YMCA in Peru, Indiana, and he hoped to find some adventure and value in serving his country. His father and his two stepfathers had […]
April 28, 2016
A grassy spot along Shadeland Avenue and 38th Street was once home to Scott S. until a concerned passerby decided to give the veteran a needed hand up. Before the help, he bounced around, staying at hotels and on the streets after his service in the […]
April 28, 2016
Frank Islas is a member of the UAW Local 933 veterans’ community. In the past this group has held various food and hygiene drives for HVAF. In February, the UAW Greater Marion County Cap Council approached Frank along with UAW Racing to propose holding […]
April 28, 2016
From the front door to the mailbox, it’s easy to take keys for granted. Until you don’t have them. “Homeless people don’t need keys very much. There’s not too much that you have to unlock.” And that was the case for Robert M., when the […]
April 28, 2016
HVAF of Indiana is fortunate to receive donations which make a real difference for homeless veterans. Eva Yackey is a member of the American Legion Post 145 Auxiliary and first approached HVAF of Indiana in January 2016. Her friend from the Legion asked her if […]
March 25, 2016
Lamont at HVAF Lamont is a four-year Navy veteran who served on six deployments. As a shipping and receiving clerk he was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. When his service ended, Lamont struggled to find work. In 1987, he was hired at G&G Metal Spinners where he […]
March 25, 2016
A wide range of groups are currently collecting or helping to bring water to needy residents in Flint, Michigan where 100,000 residents have no clean drinking water due to lead-contamination. Veterans in HVAF’s Vet2Vet group have teamed up with Dollar General #6874 to collect bottled […]
