HVAF BLOG
Check out our latest stories, events, and the best part of the job: our success stories.
July 1, 2024
Today on Roger That, you get to meet the one, the only Fred Young. Everyone here on #TeamHVAF knows and adores Fred, and after this episode, I know you will too. He struggled with alcoholism before and after his time in the military, and even […]
June 28, 2024
The following is a message from HVAF’s CEO Emmy Hildebrand: Today, the Supreme Court made it illegal to be homeless in the United States in the ruling on City of Grants Pass v. Johnson. We join our partners around the nation in expressing our disappointment […]
June 18, 2024
The idea came from a grandma, who casually mentioned to me, “you know, my grandbabies have never been to the zoo…” This grandmother, an Air Force veteran, resides in one of our apartment properties with her daughter and her grandchildren. After hearing this and sharing […]
June 17, 2024
A few episodes ago, we shared about our legislative efforts to try to make it illegal for landlords to deny veterans using vouchers for their housing. On that episode, we spoke with Amy Nelson, Executive Director of Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana. Amy came […]
June 11, 2024
We first introduced you to Navy veteran Bianca at the end of 2021 – you can find that story here. At the time, she was living in one of HVAF’s permanent supportive housing apartments at Veterans Villa after becoming homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic. She […]
June 10, 2024
For the last few years, I’ve had the pleasure of kicking off my holiday season at American Legion Post 34 in Broad Ripple. This post, home of one of HVAF’s founders, Louise Loyd, hosts an annual holiday meal on the first Saturday of November for […]
June 10, 2024
We have been so thankful to have Danny’s leadership, expertise, and compassion as part of #TeamHVAF since 2018! He started out as a case manager, and now leads our permanent housing department. Get to know Danny better: Q: How long have you been on #TeamHVAF? […]
June 3, 2024
A few episodes ago, we shared about our legislative efforts to try to make it illegal for landlords to deny veterans using vouchers for their housing. On that episode, you heard from State Representative Renee Pack. Here is more of her story on serving in […]
May 21, 2024
May is Military Spouse Appreciation Month. According to The United States Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce, there are 12.2 million military spouses, including the spouse of a veteran or currently serving member of the U.S. Armed Forces. And 3 of the 12 million + spouses […]
May 8, 2024
After serving in the United States Air Force for 8 years, Darian came back to his home state of Indiana and reconnected with his high school friends. He knew about HVAF and its resources for veterans but felt too prideful to ask for help. However, […]
May 7, 2024
You may have heard that May in Indianapolis is a big deal. Between the Greatest Spectacle in Racing and our Pacers advancing in the playoffs, there’s a lot to be excited about this month. But we would also like to take time to pause in […]
May 7, 2024
Mental health assistance for veterans is VITAL. At HVAF, 73% of veterans served in 2023 reported a mental health diagnosis or substance use issues. So far this year, nearly 80% of veterans report the same. The most frequent mental health issues reported are trauma, dealing […]
May 6, 2024
It’s May, which means it’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us as we talk with HVAF’s therapist, Kascha, and one of the veterans who sees her, Darian. LISTEN: WATCH: SHOW NOTES: Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren: LVCarpenter@hvaf.org Sign up to receive our e-mails: https://hvafofindiana.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=84c1e98757e710e154ef48517&id=35b0d23a76 Follow us […]
April 17, 2024
On April 22nd the Supreme Court of the United States will hear the case of Johnson v. Grants Pass, and determine whether Grants Pass, a City in Oregon, should be allowed to punish homeless individuals for sleeping in public spaces, including parks, sidewalks, and in […]
April 17, 2024
Your support not only helps a veteran, but it helps veterans’ families as well! For three months last year, Amber and her two boys faced homelessness for the first time. Their house needed lots of repairs and started to grow mold – and their landlord […]