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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 […]

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 […]

April 6, 2017

Homeless veteran makes strides in HVAF program

Michael at HVAF Michael served in the Air Force from 1973-1975. His father made the military into his career, so Michael decided to follow in his footsteps. “There wasn’t anything to do. [I was] in the middle of nowhere so I though it was a […]

May 2, 2017

Homeless veteran finds permanent housing with help from HVAF

Tom, 59, served in the Air Force from 1977-81. The California native liked working on airplanes. On October 6, 2006, life as he knew it changed. Tom was hit by a bus on the streets of Indianapolis. He spent 6 months at the VA hospital […]

May 2, 2017

Upcoming event – Volunteer to raise funds for HVAF

Join the Knights of Columbus Post #5290 and VFW Post # 7119 and #261 as they raise money and awareness for HVAF. PatriotFest will be held on June 17 at the VFW Post # 7119 on 6535 N. Lee Road from 2 p.m.- 12 a.m. There will […]

May 2, 2017

Veteran makes strides through HVAF employment services

Lew at HVAF Lew served in the Air Force from 1986-1990. As a young adult, he was looking for direction in his life and thought what better way than to serve his country. He was a part of the MAC Military Airlift Command. After finishing […]

May 23, 2017

Veteran lands job after receiving employment assistance

Jeff with Kiara Walker at HVAF “I thought it would be a good decision to serve. I was living in Michigan and they were closing all the factories, and I couldn’t afford college,” said Jeffery F. The military was a good experience for Jeffery. He […]

May 23, 2017

Army veteran lands job

Ronda in housing Ronda F. made a near 19-year career out of serving her country. Almost eight years of that time was active duty. Ronda married and had 4 children ages 2-8. She says she endured mental and emotional abuse from her then husband. She […]

May 23, 2017

Homeless veteran gets help with housing

Earl at HVAF “The first time I realized I wanted to protect and serve my country was in High School. I was in ROTC, but my grades were suffering. The Army was my ticket out. Also my uncle, Cecil, served in WWII and drove the […]