HVAF program extends to outlying counties
HVAF can help veteran families with rental and utility assistance for those who qualify for its Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. HVAF has expanded this program to include several counties.
In October 2011, United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) was awarded a grant for Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The award benefits HVAF and has since helped more than 300 households.
“Because of the SSVF grants, HVAF will be able to provide a range of services that promote self-sufficiency among veterans and their families,” says HVAF President & CEO Charles Haenlein. “SSVF helps with transportation and bill paying.”
SSVF aims to prevent at-risk veterans from becoming homeless and to rapidly re-house those who recently became homeless through services promoting housing stability and connecting veterans and their families to mental health care and other benefits to which they are entitled.
New funding will benefit approximately 400 veterans and their families in Central Indiana each year. It can be used to offer temporary financial assistance to veterans for rent and utility payments, security deposits and moving costs. HVAF and HealthNet Homeless Initiative Program administer the services locally.
“Because of the SSVF grants, HVAF will be able to provide a range of services that promote self-sufficiency among veterans and their families,” says HVAF President & CEO Charles Haenlein. “SSVF helps with transportation and bill paying.”
SSVF aims to prevent at-risk veterans from becoming homeless and to rapidly re-house those who recently became homeless through services promoting housing stability and connecting veterans and their families to mental health care and other benefits to which they are entitled.
New funding will benefit approximately 400 veterans and their families in Central Indiana each year. It can be used to offer temporary financial assistance to veterans for rent and utility payments, security deposits and moving costs. HVAF and HealthNet Homeless Initiative Program administer the services locally.
HVAF’s SSVF Contacts & Schedule
1) Rachel Brown
SSVF Coordinator
GPD and HUDVASH
Office: (317)951-0688 Ext. 2113
Cell: (317)225-6121
Fax: (317) 951-0812
Office: HVAF main building located at 964 N. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, Ind. 46204
2) Kayla Hinkle
SSVF Case Manager
Hendricks and Morgan Counties
Office: (317) 951-0688 Ext. 2253
Cell: (317) 339-0220
Fax: (317) 951-0811
Schedule:
Martinsville in Morgan County, City Hall on Monday afternoons from approximately 1-4:30 PM.
59 S. Jefferson St. Martinsville, IN 46151
Danville, United Way office in Hendricks County Thursdays: 9 AM – 12 PM
56 Main Street, Danville, IN 46122
3) Gretchen Hiller
SSVF Case Manager
Johnson and Shelby Counties
Office: (317) 951-0688 Ext. 2224
Cell: (317) 370-1949
Fax: (317) 951-0811
Work One Shelbyville (Shelby County), Mondays: 9:00am-12:00pm, located at 130 W. Rampart Rd Shelbyville, In 46176
Johnson County Public Library-Franklin Branch (Johnson County), Thursdays: 9:00am-1:00pm, located at 401 State Street Franklin IN 46131
Other Possible Office Spaces:
Veteran Service Office in Courthouse Annex in Franklin (Johnson)- possible office space by January 2014
4) Tisha Jenkins
SSVF Case Manager
Hamilton, Hancock, and Boone Counties
Office: (317) 951-0688 Ext. 2238
Cell: (317) 453-9175
Fax: (317) 951-0811
Hamilton County:
Shepherd’s Center: Tuesdays 1:30pm-5:30pm, located at 347 S. 8th St. Noblesville, IN 46060
Boone County:
Lebanon Public Library (Boone County), Wednesdays: 1:30pm-5:30pm, located at 104 East Washington Street Lebanon, In 46052 (by appointment only, otherwise I’m doing outreach in the county)
Hancock County:
Hancock Hope House, Thursdays: 1:30pm-5:30pm, located at 35 East Pierson Street Greenfield, In 46140
Other Possible Office Spaces (by appointment only):
Noblesville Library (Hamilton County)- small office space
Sheridan Public Library (Hamilton County)- small office space
Shepherd’s Center: Tuesdays 1:30pm-5:30pm, located at 347 S. 8th St. Noblesville, IN 46060
Boone County:
Lebanon Public Library (Boone County), Wednesdays: 1:30pm-5:30pm, located at 104 East Washington Street Lebanon, In 46052 (by appointment only, otherwise I’m doing outreach in the county)
Hancock County:
Hancock Hope House, Thursdays: 1:30pm-5:30pm, located at 35 East Pierson Street Greenfield, In 46140
Other Possible Office Spaces (by appointment only):
Noblesville Library (Hamilton County)- small office space
Sheridan Public Library (Hamilton County)- small office space
5) Shawnita Rupert
SSVF Case Manager
Marion County
Office: (317) 951-0688 Ext. 2118
Cell: (317) 281-8829
Fax: (317) 951-0812
Office: HVAF main building located at 964 N. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, Ind. 46204
6) Tom Tuttle
SSVF Case Manager
Marion County
Office: (317) 951-0688 Ext. 2102
Cell: (317) 370-9560
Fax: (317) 951-0812
Office: HVAF main building located at 964 N. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, Ind. 46204