HVAF BLOG
Check out our latest stories, events, and the best part of the job: our success stories.
January 20, 2014
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” Students representing the IUPUI Black Student Union with other volunteers from the university’s Black Faculty and Staff Council will answer that question on the 13th Annual […]
January 14, 2014
Oftentimes, veterans come to HVAF with nothing but the clothes on their back and entering a new year is no different. To help, Midwest Food Bank is partnering with HVAF for the first time to supply over 4000 pounds of food and hygiene items once […]
December 30, 2013
For a third year, the Ernie Pyle VFW Post 1120 in Indianapolis served a big Thanksgiving meal for veterans at HVAF. “We are honored to continue this tradition during the holidays,” says Cloyce Cornett, Post Commander. “It makes me feel glad to see the VFW […]
December 30, 2013
Reggie O., 57, entered the Marines with a passion for cooking and a long resume working at restaurants. When he finished his military service in 1975, Reggie came home, married in Nashville, Tennessee, had one child, bought a house and, and as he says, started […]
December 30, 2013
When David W., 67, an Army veteran, returned from military service he felt relieved. But, as he tried to move forward after serving in the Army, difficulties confronted him. “My life was chaotic before coming to HVAF,” David says. “I was renting an apartment downtown […]
November 19, 2013
After leaving the Air Force in 1981, James M., 53, was doing pretty well. “I was living a pretty successful life. If there was unemployment, I was able to navigate that. Unfortunately, I became addicted to drugs. It started out as recreational and seemed fun, […]
November 19, 2013
A downstairs half bathroom and new flooring were welcome additions to Jackson House, which provides supportive housing for U.S. Armed Forces veterans. A pool table in the living room of the downtown Indianapolis residence was an unexpected gift. So were tickets to the Indiana Pacers […]
November 19, 2013
HVAF can help veteran families with rental and utility assistance for those who qualify for its Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. HVAF has expanded this program to include several counties. In October 2011, United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) was awarded a grant […]
November 19, 2013
HVAF held its first ever legislative breakfast on November 8th to share information with our state elected officials. Several members of the Marion County delegation met with HVAF board members and staff for breakfast and a tour of the facility. We were pleased to share […]
November 19, 2013
Check presentation 11/19 Unique Home Solutions, one of the largest home remodeling companies in Indiana, raised more than $21,700.00 for HVAF during a year-long fundraiser that culminated with a Hog Roast Dinner Veterans Day weekend at Sully’s Bar & Grill. “I admired my cousins who […]
November 18, 2013
Bring canned and packaged food to the annual Circle of Lights Celebration downtown on Monument Circle on 11/29 for collection by 40,000 Pounds of Giving for veterans at HVAF. HVAF staffers will be along the Circle to collect your canned food donation. You can also […]
November 1, 2013
Woodrow Hairl It’s the duffle bag Sgt. First Class Woodrow Hairl used when he enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II. He still uses it today. Ask the 87-year-old Greenville, Mississippi man about his war-time experiences and he’ll be happy to fill you […]
November 1, 2013
HVAF was fortunate to have contractors from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) volunteer to remodel the garage at HVAF’s Loyd House. Randen Miller, HVAF’s maintenance director, commented on how valuable this will be. “This will be a much needed improvement for storing donations and […]
November 1, 2013
We received some exciting news at HVAF! Simons Bitzer & Associates, a locally owned and operated accounting firm in Indianapolis, named HVAF as their winner in their local charity contest. Simons Bitzer was looking for new charities to support and did research on local charities […]
October 31, 2013
The IndyCar community will honor HVAF veterans this month with a service project that includes hosting several area donation drives (canned good and hygiene items) now through November 9. On November 9, IndyCar crew members and staff will take part in a renovation project at the Jackson […]