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January 15, 2025

Serving Up Hope: How HVAF Helped James Rediscover His Passion for Cooking

When James first approached HVAF, he was looking for more than just assistance—he was searching for a second chance. A Navy veteran hailing from Chicago, James had faced his share of challenges after leaving the military. But thanks to his determination, a heartwarming passion for […]

January 15, 2025

Message from the CEO: 2025 Look Ahead

We’ve wrapped up the holiday season, rung in a new year (2025!), been buried in our first snow of the year, and now it’s time to focus on the work that lies ahead. 2025 has already been busy, and I know that we will continue […]

February 10, 2025

A Reason to Smile: Transforming Lives, One Veteran at a Time

It’s often hard to quantify the visible and invisible struggles veterans face after their time in service. For Army veteran Gilbert —better known as Gibby—life after the military presented a series of challenges. Transitioning from a role as a tank commander in the U.S. Army […]

February 12, 2025

Message from the CEO: Recapping the Busy Kick Off to the Legislative Session

The Indiana General Assembly legislative session began in January and is off to a busy start with bills that impact HVAF and the veterans we serve. I want to provide a recap of our advocacy efforts for this session. House Bill 1662: Criminalization of Homelessness […]

March 3, 2025

Engaging with Andrea: The Inspiring Volunteers of HVAF!

The volunteers who serve at HVAF help us perform such an important part of our mission. We could not operate the pantry, do beautification projects at our properties, or have events through the Veteran Engagement Committee, without them! Volunteering also provides an opportunity to have […]

March 11, 2025

Message from the CEO: Celebrating Fred’s 20 years at HVAF!

One of the best parts about working at HVAF is working with teammates who care so deeply about the veterans we serve. Today, I want to highlight one of those teammates: HVAF’s longest serving employee, Fred Young. We are celebrating Fred this month as he […]