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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 […]
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 […]
September 16, 2025

THE “IT” GIRL | GOLDIE”S STORY

Latasha, aka “Goldie,” served five years as an aviation technician in the Navy, but when her enlistment ended, she found herself at a crossroads. What followed was a period of searching that took her from Boston to Virginia, North Carolina, New Orleans, and Georgia, looking […]
September 17, 2025

An Op-ed On Homelessness: A message from the CEO

Emmy Hildebrand, CEO, recently shared powerful insights about veteran homelessness in Indianapolis through an op-ed published in the Indiana Business Journal. Her piece sheds light on both the challenges our community faces and the remarkable progress being made to support our nation’s heroes. In her […]
September 22, 2025

Navigating Troubled Waters – Al’s Journey to Mental Stability

For Navy veteran James, who goes by Al, life has been a series of immense highs and challenging lows. From a promising swimming career to facing addictions and homelessness, his path has been anything but straightforward. Yet, through it all, his resilience and the timely […]
October 8, 2025

A Foot in the Door: How an internship changed a Veteran’s life…

We are excited to introduce Victor, a United States Marine. When Victor’s time in the service came to an end, he began searching for that sense of purpose that the military once provided. Like many veterans before him, Victor had trouble adjusting to civilian life. […]