HVAF BLOG

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

 
February 7, 2024

Message from the CEO: We must protect veterans using vouchers to end homelessness

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, on average, 17,000 new people enter homelessness every week in the United States. Sadly, this includes far too many veterans. In fact, veterans are more likely than non-veterans to face homelessness. In Indianapolis, veterans represent only 4% […]
February 7, 2024

HVAF celebrates Black History Month

The History of Black History Month Thank you to HVAF’s Diversity Committee for the following information: Black History Month was established to honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans to the country’s history, culture, and society. The precursor to Black History Month was “Negro […]
January 10, 2024

Message from the CEO: Looking back on 2023, looking ahead to 2024

Happy New Year! Beginning a new year is an opportunity to reset and refocus on key priorities for the next 12 months. Along with all the weight loss resolutions, promises to reduce screentime, and be more present, at HVAF we are focused on ending veteran […]
January 10, 2024

27 veterans graduate from HVAF’s VetWorks program

27 Hoosier Heroes are even closer to achieving their dream career! HVAF’s VetWorks is a multi-phase, collaborative workforce development program for veterans. The program equips and trains veterans in order to obtain and maintain good and promising jobs. These veterans completed an internship during Phase […]
January 8, 2024

Navy veteran Rosario has achieved 14 months of sobriety thanks to HVAF!

“Without HVAF, I don’t know where I’d be at right now. I don’t know if I’d be alive right now.” Finding HVAF Navy veteran Rosario spent years trying to break out of the vicious cycle of drug use and homelessness. In 2022, when doing an […]
January 5, 2024

Engaging with Andrea: Christmas at HVAF – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

The holidays are a joyous time of the year for most. Children cannot wait for Santa to bring those sought-after gifts they have wished for or written down on a list. A delicious meal usually accompanies the festivities. There is excitement and anticipation that is […]
December 18, 2023

12 Vets of Christmas Day 12: Army National Guard Veteran Michael

This blog post is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day for 12 days, we feature a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs your support made possible in 2023. Thank you for […]
December 18, 2023

12 Vets of Christmas Day 11: Army Veteran Dee

This blog post is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day for 12 days, we feature a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs your support made possible in 2023. Thank you for […]
December 18, 2023

12 Vets of Christmas Day 10: Navy Veteran Anna

This blog post is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day for 12 days, we feature a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs your support made possible in 2023. Thank you for […]
December 18, 2023

12 Days of Christmas Day 9: Army Veteran Roscoe

This blog post is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day for 12 days, we feature a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs your support made possible in 2023. Thank you for […]
December 18, 2023

12 Vets of Christmas Day 8: Army National Guard Veteran Kyla

This blog post is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day for 12 days, we feature a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs your support made possible in 2023. Thank you for […]
December 18, 2023

12 Vets of Christmas Day 7: Army & Marine Veteran Leroy

This blog post is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day for 12 days, we feature a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs your support made possible in 2023. Thank you for […]
December 18, 2023

12 Vets of Christmas Day 6: Army Veteran Davina

This blog post is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day for 12 days, we feature a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs your support made possible in 2023. Thank you for […]
December 18, 2023

12 Vets of Christmas Day 5: Army Veteran JJ

This blog post is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day for 12 days, we feature a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs your support made possible in 2023. Thank you for […]