HVAF BLOG

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

 
January 28, 2013

Veteran continues drive towards independence

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 […]
January 28, 2013

Veteran continues drive towards independence

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 […]
January 2, 2013

Volunteer Spotlight: A Lesson In Giving

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 […]
December 11, 2012

Five veterans graduate from HVAF’s recovery program

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 […]
December 11, 2012

Five veterans graduate from HVAF’s recovery program

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 […]
December 11, 2012

Five veterans graduate from HVAF’s recovery program

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 […]
November 15, 2012

Veterans helping veterans on the day to honor them all

With temperatures dropping, a team of volunteers gathered at Warman Woods, one of HVAF’s housing properties, for a winterization project to make sure previously homeless veterans living at HVAF’s supportive housing stay warm this winter. The one-day project took place on Veterans Day. Heather Meiser, […]
November 9, 2012

HVAF is seeking an auditor

HVAF of Indiana, Inc. is seeking proposals to accomplish an annual audit of the statement of financial position for the year ending December 2012. The audit will include statements of activities, functional expenses and cash flows. The audit must be accomplished in accordance with auditing […]
October 23, 2012

HVAF of Indiana, Inc. winterization project

On November 11, 2012 (Veteran’s Day) from 9:00 to 1:00 p.m., more than 50 volunteers will roll up their sleeves to help winterize one of HVAF’s housing properties. The Warman Woods property is home to 47 previously homeless veterans, and work will include calking windows […]
October 22, 2012

Upcoming Events

Whether you enjoy running or watching a good film, there are several ways to support HVAF. The Heartland films will benefit HVAF. Tickets are available for online purchase now through October 27th. $10 per person, $2 goes to HVAF if you use on-line promo code […]
September 12, 2012

Calling all lawyers

HVAF of Indiana, Inc. is issuing a “Request For Good Ideas” (RFGI) in an effort to provide effective legal assistance to the homeless veterans we serve: literally every homeless veteran who has ever walked through our doors has had at least one legal issue that […]
September 6, 2012

Community members ban together to hold food drive for homeless veterans

On September 30,2012, the Eclipse Band and Pat’s Tavern in Mooresville, Ind., will not only collect canned goods for HVAF’s food pantry but the group is also holding a motorcycle ride to benefit the organization’s veterans. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. (kickstands up at 12:00 p.m.) […]