HVAF BLOG

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

 
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 […]
December 18, 2023

12 Vets of Christmas Day 4: Army 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 3: Navy Veteran Sherry

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 2: Army Veteran Berry

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 1: Navy Veteran Al

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 13, 2023

Music Therapy builds community at HVAF’s Permanent Supportive Housing

When we first began Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) in 2019, we knew we wanted to create community with the veterans and their families who lived there. One way our case managers achieve that is by hosting different groups and classes – and most recently, music […]
December 13, 2023

HVAF Board Member treats our veterans to lunch at Skyline Club!

HVAF Board Member and Army veteran Danny Portee goes above and beyond to take care of his fellow Heroes in need. He does this in a variety of ways: through financial gifts, bringing in items for the pantry, sponsoring Operation Alpha, and even providing special […]
December 11, 2023

Message from the CEO: It’s our season!

I can’t believe it’s the end of the year already, and what a year it has been! We started celebrating our 30th anniversary in the spring, with the rededication of our Veterans Community Center in honor of our first full-time CEO, Colonel Donald W. Moreau. […]
November 28, 2023

Celebrate HVAF’s 30th Anniversary for Giving Tuesday!

Today is Giving Tuesday – an annual celebration of generosity that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past ten years, the day […]
November 20, 2023

Roger That Podcast Ep 12: Meet the 2023 12 Vets of Christmas!

This is Episode 12 of Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana. For the Roger That season 1 finale, HVAF’s VP for Advancement Ashlee Walls-Pierce joins Lauren to introduce the 2023 12 Vets Of Christmas.  Starting December 20, each day for 12 […]
November 14, 2023

OPERATION ALPHA 2023: The Biggest, Bestest Veterans Day Party yet!

We say this every year, and thankfully we get to say it again – this year was the BIGGEST & BESTEST Operation Alpha yet! Nearly 400 amazing people came out and enjoyed the evening – and helped us raise $150,000! What is Operation Alpha? Hotel […]
November 13, 2023

WTTS Rock to Feed is benefitting HVAF

WTTS Rock to Feed Presents: Alex Williams, November 24th at The Vogue is a 2023 WTTS Rock to Feed Concert, a benefit for HVAF! For 15+ years, WTTS and local venues have teamed up during the holiday season to have a portion of show ticket sales go to worthwhile […]