HVAF BLOG
Check out our latest stories, events, and the best part of the job: our success stories.
January 8, 2024
“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
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 14, 2023
This year’s 12Vets Of Christmas begins on December 20! Each day for 12 days, you will get to meet each one of these veterans and find out how your support has changed their life for the better. We hope you’ll tune in right here on […]
December 13, 2023
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 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
What is the image that comes to mind when you think of a homeless veteran? Is it an older, single gentleman, who likely served in Vietnam? Would it surprise you if I gave you an image of a single mother in her 30s raising four […]
December 11, 2023
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
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
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
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 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 […]
November 13, 2023
If you watch the local news or follow us on social media, you’ve probably seen Emmy’s face more than usual recently. We are so grateful for our local reporters and media as they are always eager to share HVAF’s story & mission with the community! […]
November 6, 2023
Indiana’s Biggest, Bestest Veterans Day party is on November 10! Operation Alpha is our signature annual event raising funds to provide life-changing support and services to Central Indiana homeless and near-homeless veterans. We want to take a moment to thank our amazing sponsors! 4-Star Sponsors: […]
November 6, 2023
This is Episode 11 of Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana. In honor of Veterans Day coming up this weekend, we want to be sure to take time in recognizing those on Team HVAF who have served our country. So on […]
October 23, 2023
This is Episode 10 of Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana. Veterans Day is coming up, which is a pretty big day for HVAF (for obvious reasons😉). In honor of November 11, we want to be sure to take time in […]
