Nolan Anderson, Author at HVAF

June 11, 2025

Roger That Podcast Season 3 Episode 5 – Manchester Reconstruction Update

New Episode Alert! On today’s episode, we are joined by Olan, Project Manager from CRC and HVAF CEO Emmy Hildebrand to discuss exciting updates on the progress of the Manchester apartment reconstruction project. We’ll share details about the upcoming open house event and highlight the […]

July 8, 2025

Shifting Gears – A Drive to Hope

Army veteran Ben worked hard to support his family, “that is my job,” he said proudly. At just 18 years old, Ben made the decision to join the Army, driven by his immigrant family’s powerful legacy of service and a deep desire to give back […]

July 9, 2025

Navigating Pain with Compassion and Care: A message from the CEO

I was recently privileged to join fellow Hoosier organizations, Overdose Lifeline and Safe Haven Recovery Center, to attend the Voices for Non-Opioid Choices Summit and Hill Day in Washington, D.C. Together, we learned and advocated for Hoosiers, including veterans, to have the opportunity to choose […]

July 17, 2025

Veteran Homelessness is Decreasing!

2025 PIT Count Shows 26% Reduction in Veteran Homelessness The 2025 Point-In-Time (PIT) count, an annual event mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assess the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness on a single night in January, confirmed […]

August 11, 2025

More Than Just A Number: A message from the CEO

Each year, communities around our nation complete a Point in Time Count to determine the number of individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. The Point In Time Count, or PIT Count, is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and […]

August 13, 2025

A Family Reunion | Wesley’s Story

For Wesley, life after serving his country took a challenging and unexpected turn. After years of dedicated military service in the Army, he found himself facing battles he never anticipated. The beginning of his hardships as a civilian came when his wife became severely ill […]

August 26, 2025

Engaging with Andrea: A (State) Fair to Remember!

Veteran Engagement Committee- Our Day at the State Fair, Magic and Wonder and some Lemon Shake-ups! Experiencing life as a child is different than as an adult. There is magic and wonder, innocence and pure joy! One such special experience for me was going […]

September 5, 2025

20th annual Stand Down Event, our biggest EVER!

Stand Down 2025: A Day of Impact For Our Hoosier Heroes This year marked the 20th anniversary of our Stand Down event, and it was an incredible success thanks to the tireless efforts of our team, volunteers, and community partners. Over the past two decades, […]

September 9, 2025

Small Things With Great Love: A message from the CEO

Each September, HVAF hosts the equivalent of our Christmas called Stand Down. This one-day event is thoughtfully planned with community partners to offer resources, and more importantly, hope, to struggling veterans in our community. Our team prepares each year, working out every detail to ensure […]