HVAF BLOG
Check out our latest stories, events, and the best part of the job: our success stories.
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 […]
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. After the Navy Like many veterans, Bianca struggled with […]
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. Life after war After Lucas received his honorable […]
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. Navy veteran Michael used to wake up at […]
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. Navy veteran Darnell M. first came to HVAF […]
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. After military life When Jennifer received her honorable […]
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. Providing a new service Thanks to increased donations […]
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. Starting over In the beginning of 2020, Army […]
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. Thanks to a local attorney and the […]