HVAF BLOG
Check out our latest stories, events, and the best part of the job: our success stories.
March 9, 2022
Meet April April has served Indy’s homeless and at-risk veterans as a case manager at HVAF for 3+ years. For the last 2 years, she works on site at HVAF’s Permanent Supportive Housing apartments Veterans Villa. Although it can be tough, she loves to serve […]
February 28, 2022
Homeschool life School is in session at HVAF’s Carson Apartments! Every day, in one of HVAF’s Permanent Supportive Housing units, Army veteran Tanisha is homeschooling her three children. “They’re on a website called Time4Learning. I can go on there, I can monitor everything they’re doing,” […]
February 23, 2022
Since last year, Air Force veteran Lee Pipes has given back to his fellow veterans by volunteering at HVAF. A few weeks ago, HVAF welcomed him onto the team part-time as a Community Center Specialist. Here is a Q&A with Lee to get to know […]
February 22, 2022
Last week, we introduced you to Army Veteran Nigel. We shared how HVAF’s Employment Team helped Nigel start a new career at Indianapolis Urban League. You can view Part One of his story here. Here is Part Two: Finding a home As he received employment, […]
February 8, 2022
We asked our veterans to fill in the blank: “THIS YEAR, I WANT TO…” “Get my own apartment and improve my health. I hope all vets get what they need.” Nate | Army “Be more productive in my life and help make a difference in […]
February 8, 2022
After the Army Nigel’s transition out of the U.S. Army in 2019 wasn’t easy. “Going into the new year, the pandemic ended up happening,” Nigel said. “So it was a weird time to transition from being a soldier to being a civilian.” When looking online […]
February 8, 2022
HVAF—Helping Veterans and Families was pleased recently to join a coalition of over 25 human services providers in Indiana urging Senators Todd Young and Mike Braun to support the Equality Act that would modernize civil rights law by extending federal non-discrimination protections to LGBTQ people. […]
February 8, 2022
In 2020, lots of discussions regarding racial equality occurred – including at HVAF. The organization knew it was time to make more efforts on diversity inclusion, which lead to the creation of the HVAF Diversity and Inclusion Working Group. Clinical Case Manager Shawnita has worked […]
January 31, 2022
Daniel served as a medic and respiratory therapist from 1996-2010. After getting out of the military, Daniel felt lost without the camaraderie of his fellow soldiers. In 2020, sadly he went through a divorce and found himself homeless. Thankfully since July 2020, he has had […]
January 25, 2022
Every year, my family and I travel to a tree farm to select the perfect Christmas tree! While it isn’t as dramatic as the Griswold’s, and I’m pretty sure nobody’s eyes are frozen shut- the tree holds a special place in our hearts. Our two […]
January 11, 2022
Third time’s a charm They say third time’s a charm and that’s the case for Army Veteran Paul. The first two times Paul came to HVAF, he lived in transitional housing. Now, since 2021, Paul lives at one of HVAF’s Permanent Supportive Housing units: Veterans […]
January 11, 2022
We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us! Now through March 31, vote […]
January 11, 2022
Recently, Mary Aurtrey came to HVAF to present the organization with a check for $500! The money raised went to HVAF’s food pantry – where veterans can come in once a week to receive necessary food items such as canned meat, pasta, bread, snacks, and […]
January 10, 2022
In September 2021, former VP for Strategy Emmy Hildebrand received the promotion as HVAF’s first female CEO! Read more below to get to know our new CEO better: What all have you done at HVAF prior to receiving your new promotion? I joined HVAF in […]
December 20, 2021
This story is part of HVAF’s annual tradition: 12 Vets of Christmas, where each day we are featuring a veteran whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2021. “If it weren’t for this place, I probably […]