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January 5, 2021

HVAF's Operation Alpha went virtual this year over Zoom

January 5, 2021

HVAF’s Operation Alpha 2020 raises $80,000!

Despite all of the challenges with 2020 – and thanks to our amazing supporters – HVAF’s Operation Alpha was a HIT! What is Operation Alpha? Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery’s Founder and CEO, disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran Travis Barnes, started Operation Alpha in 2014. […]

January 26, 2021

HVAF has shown up for Army vet 9+ years

Anthony served in the United States Army from 1977-1979 as a clerk. He described military life as an interesting experience for him, and how life has been hard since then. “(Life after the military) was a struggle, and it is still a struggle,” Anthony […]

February 17, 2021

Meet Team HVAF: Elayne Lewis

Meet Elayne Lewis: One of HVAF’s Peer Mentors. Elayne & HVAF We have been thankful to have Elayne on our team since 2008! She has spent 13 years serving Indianapolis’ homeless and at-risk veterans. As Peer Mentor, Elayne said she is honored to help […]

March 29, 2021

Vietnam Veterans Day: Watch Vietnam Vet receive special jacket

Today is National Vietnam Veteran Day! Vietnam Veterans Day commemorates the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families and is part of a national effort to recognize the men and women who were denied a proper welcome upon returning home more than 40 years ago. […]

April 5, 2021

Sisters volunteer at a veterans organization in honor of father

When deciding where to volunteer, sisters Jen and Carolyn knew they wanted to volunteer at a veterans organization. Carolyn looked through an e-mail that listed volunteer opportunities, and one organization caught her eye: Helping Veterans And Families. The reason to volunteer for a veterans organization […]

November 20, 2024

When the Flames Rise, Heroes Shine

In the Manchester Apartments community, life changed in an instant on the night of Oct. 26. A devastating fire swept through the building, leaving 48 veteran residents to grapple with the aftermath. Among them was Crystal, a Navy veteran whose resilience and bravery have inspired […]

December 10, 2024

An impactful semester at HVAF with Mackenzie

My name is Mackenzie Triscik, and I am currently serving as the Marketing & Communications Intern at HVAF. I began my internship in August and am set to wrap up this week. I’ve always wanted to work for an organization that positively impacts the community, […]

December 20, 2024

12 Vets Of Christmas – Day 1 – Marine Veteran Tommy

This year’s 12 Vets 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 […]

December 21, 2024

12 Vets Of Christmas – Day 2 – Navy Veteran Bianca

This year’s 12 Vets 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 […]