October Fire Archives

October 29, 2024

HVAF’s Updates on October 26 Fire

Update January 17, 2025 On October 26, at around 9:30 P.M., a catastrophic fire occurred at HVAF of Indiana’s Manchester Apartments, located at 960 N. Pennsylvania Street in downtown Indianapolis. This facility served as a transitional housing property for 48 homeless veterans. An investigation led […]

November 19, 2024

Message from the CEO: The Fire at Manchester Apartments

On Saturday night, October 26 I received a text from a good friend of mine stating that HVAF was on fire. I immediately jumped out of bed, got dressed, and headed to the office. I don’t live far from work, so within minutes of driving […]

November 20, 2024

When the Flames Rise, Heroes Shine

In the Manchester Apartments community, life changed in an instant on the night of Oct. 26. A devastating fire swept through the building, leaving 48 veteran residents to grapple with the aftermath. Among them was Crystal, a Navy veteran whose resilience and bravery have inspired […]

November 22, 2024

Roger That Podcast Ep 27: The Fire at Manchester Apartments

On October 26, at around 9:30 P.M., a catastrophic fire occurred at HVAF of Indiana’s Manchester Apartments, located at 960 N. Pennsylvania Street in downtown Indianapolis. This facility served as a transitional housing property for 48 homeless veterans. An investigation led by The Bureau of […]

June 10, 2025

From the Battlefield to Brushstrokes

Jerry is a man defined by resilience, determination, and an indomitable spirit. A former Army and National Guard Veteran, and drill sergeant during Desert Storm, Jerry’s life has been a testament to overcoming adversity. He spent his early years in the military, where lessons of […]

June 10, 2025

Reflections on Renovation: A message from the CEO

For months, I’ve been writing using words like devastating fire, catastrophic loss, heart-breaking situation. But, not today. Today I am writing about a new beginning and hope for the future of veterans in our community. We will soon be welcoming veterans back to Manchester Apartments, […]

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 […]