Thomas Gasta, Author at HVAF

January 31, 2017

Volunteer uses life struggles to give back to homeless veterans

After volunteering in HVAF’s clothing pantry, Karen Thomas, an Army veteran, saw the need to raise the clothing racks higher off the ground to allow for more clothes to be stacked. She asked her husband, Bill, for help her with the project and together they purchased the […]

January 31, 2017

Homeless veteran moves into his own home

Eric B. was in the United States Army Reserves from 1983- 1987. He worked as a combat engineer doing construction type projects. Eric lost his apartment and couch surfed at family members’ homes for 8 months. He was addicted to cocaine and completed the detox […]

February 24, 2017

YMCA raises funds for HVAF

On your mark, get set, go! Pike YMCA “Heroes, Health, Hope 5K Race” benefiting veterans was held on November 12, 2016 at the Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis. This family-friendly event was to bring awareness to veterans, and Pike YMCA chose HVAF as one of […]

February 24, 2017

Face-Off For the Forces, a philanthropic student-led group raises money for HVAF

Face-Off For the Forces raised $35,000 for HVAF through a lacrosse tournament held April 15 at Indiana University. The tournament brought together eight fraternities on campus. Founded in 2014 and run by a team of philanthropic leaders within the Indiana University student body, their mission […]

February 24, 2017

Army veteran finds hope at HVAF through housing assistance

“Serving for your country is honorable,” said Mark, 54. He served in the Army from November 1985- May 1987. Mark, who is from Gary, Indiana, knew the economy was stagnant and felt like his best option was to go into the military. The military taught […]

February 24, 2017

Near homeless veteran turns to law school for fresh start

Anthony, 53, served in the Navy from 1982-1983 on the USS Mount Baker. There is a long-standing family history of joining the military. His dad, brother and son have all been enlisted. One of the biggest joys of joining the Navy was visiting 15 countries. […]

February 24, 2017

Homeless veteran lands job with help from HVAF

Jared, a 31-year-old Army veteran, finds employment with help from HVAF. He came to HVAF in November 2016 in need of housing and recovery. Listen to his story here…

March 16, 2017

4-H Fishing Club helps HVAF of Indiana

The 4-H Fishing Club of Spencer, Indiana hosted a cookout for the veterans at our Moreau property on March 16. The club has 50 members ages kindergarten to 12th grade. The 4-H Fishing Club has always been very passionate about serving veterans. They hold a […]

March 24, 2017

HVAF Case Manager connects veteran with services

“I’ve always been the type of person who wanted acceptance to make sure people were taken care of,” Ellen M. said. She served in the Army from 1990- 2013. Ellen wanted to be a part of something bigger than herself—the military. She was looking for […]