On Wednesday, five veterans graduated from HVAF’s Residential, Employment, Substance, Abuse, Treatment program, known as REST. The veterans were greeted by several peers and alumni who praised their accomplishments. Army veteran Zach Day who hiked the Appalachian Trail, one of the toughest hiking trails in […]

On Wednesday, five veterans graduated from HVAF’s Residential, Employment, Substance, Abuse, Treatment program, known as REST. The veterans were greeted by several peers and alumni who praised their accomplishments. Army veteran Zach Day who hiked the Appalachian Trail, one of the toughest hiking trails in […]

When Melissa Weathers woke up, it was cold and rainy. Not a good start to the day, she thought. Then her thoughts turned to the homeless veterans who are often faced with great challenges like finding food or a bed to sleep in. Melissa became […]

U.S. Army veteran Stephanie C. has a lengthy commute. The 50-year-old rides the city bus system, and waiting for buses to make their connections creates a 5 hour trip to and from work each day. On Monday morning, Jan. 28, after her overnight shift as […]

U.S. Army veteran Stephanie C. has a lengthy commute. The 50-year-old rides the city bus system, and waiting for buses to make their connections creates a 5 hour trip to and from work each day. On Monday morning, Jan. 28, after her overnight shift as […]

Will, a former HVAF client, just returned from  Austin, Texas, where he spoke about his experiences in a national running program, Back on My Feet, that helped change his life. HVAF of Indiana, Inc. partnered with Back on My Feet in February 2011 and Will […]

House Speaker Brian C. Bosma and Leader Scott Pelath addressed the high military unemployment rate in Indiana from the Statehouse on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. They were joined by Dr. Charles Haenlein, President and CEO of HVAF and Gen. Brian R. Copes, Chief of the […]

Linda (left) Bob Konieczny (middle) and R.B. (far right) U.S. Marine Corps veteran Ron Collins, known to many as R.B., spent 3 years in the service, and continues to support his fellow veterans today. He served with the 1st Marine Division, and was stationed at […]

Linda (left) Bob Konieczny (middle) and R.B. (far right) U.S. Marine Corps veteran Ron Collins, known to many as R.B., spent 3 years in the service, and continues to support his fellow veterans today. He served with the 1st Marine Division, and was stationed at […]