HVAF BLOG

Check out our latest stories, events, and the best part of the job: our success stories.

 
August 26, 2025

Engaging with Andrea: A (State) Fair to Remember!

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
July 17, 2025

Veteran Homelessness is Decreasing!

2025 PIT Count Shows 26% Reduction in Veteran Homelessness The 2025 Point-In-Time (PIT) count, an annual event mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assess the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness on a single night in January, confirmed […]
July 9, 2025

Navigating Pain with Compassion and Care: A message from the CEO

I was recently privileged to join fellow Hoosier organizations, Overdose Lifeline and Safe Haven Recovery Center, to attend the Voices for Non-Opioid Choices Summit and Hill Day in Washington, D.C. Together, we learned and advocated for Hoosiers, including veterans, to have the opportunity to choose […]
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 […]
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 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 5, 2025

Building stability step-by-step | Dana’s Story

Challenges like financial hardships, housing instability, and mental health struggles affect countless veterans, and for Navy Veteran Dana, these were just some of the few she was facing. After serving her country, Dana faced a series of hardships that left her searching for purpose and […]
May 9, 2025

Roger That Podcast Season 3 Episode 4 – A Conversation with Army Veteran Wesley

New Episode Alert! Welcome back to a new episode of Roger That, a podcast presented by HVAF! In today’s heartfelt episode, we sit down with Army veteran Wesley, who shares his deeply inspiring story of hope, resilience, and recovery. After joining the Army right out […]
April 16, 2025

Message from the CEO: Food Insecurity for Military Families

According to the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, 950,220 Hoosiers experienced food insecurity in 2022. The Institute noted that 13.9% of our neighbors lacked access to nutritious food, which can lead to “hunger, malnutrition, and increased risks for chronic diseases. Socially, food insecurity reduces people’s […]