Christmas time is especially important for children, as their innocence provides dreams of Santa leaving their most sought after wishes under the Christmas tree. Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, HVAF provided gifts for a total of 62 families, 375 individuals, hoping to […]

The volunteers who serve at HVAF help us perform such an important part of our mission. We could not operate the pantry, do beautification projects at our properties, or have events through the Veteran Engagement Committee, without them! Volunteering also provides an opportunity to have […]

April, Month of the Military Child- A Reflection About the Children We Serve at HVAF!   Homelessness and food insecurity doesn’t affect just the veteran. Many of the veterans we serve have spouses and children. April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, […]

Veteran Engagement Committee- Helping our families soar!   As children, we begin dreaming about what we would like to be when we grow up. Often, at a young age, our dreams might be more steeped in fantasy, like maybe we want to be a princess […]

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 […]

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, […]