Nolan Anderson, Author at HVAF

November 14, 2024

Operation Alpha’s Triumph for Veterans

In the heart of Indianapolis, a remarkable event unfolded as HVAF’s 11th Annual Operation Alpha fundraising event took center stage. With an overwhelming response from our community, tickets sold out more than a month ahead, marking our very first completely sold-out night! The event, presented […]

November 19, 2024

Engaging with Andrea: A Night with the Stars!

For 27 years, the Pacers have organized their “Come to Our House” dinner at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for non-profits dedicated to ending homelessness in Indianapolis, and this marks the third year in a row that star point guard Tyrese Haliburton has hosted this wonderful event. The […]

November 19, 2024

Message from the CEO: The Fire at Manchester Apartments

On Saturday night, October 26 I received a text from a good friend of mine stating that HVAF was on fire. I immediately jumped out of bed, got dressed, and headed to the office. I don’t live far from work, so within minutes of driving […]

November 19, 2024

Alan’s Journey of Resilience and Hope

Meet Alan, a former Marine who transitioned to civilian life in 1996 and has overcome significant challenges in his life. After experiencing five years of homelessness, Alan found hope through the support of HVAF by joining our transitional housing and VetWorks programs. “I just needed […]

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 […]

November 22, 2024

Roger That Podcast Ep 27: The Fire at Manchester Apartments

On October 26, at around 9:30 P.M., a catastrophic fire occurred at HVAF of Indiana’s Manchester Apartments, located at 960 N. Pennsylvania Street in downtown Indianapolis. This facility served as a transitional housing property for 48 homeless veterans. An investigation led by The Bureau of […]

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, […]