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September 3, 2024
HVAF’s food, clothing, and hygiene pantry is open for veterans on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Before COVID, we were seeing around 100 veterans per month. Now, we’re seeing more than double, with a record high in July of 258 veterans. […]
August 20, 2024
68 veterans and their families had the best day filled with face painting, karaoke, yummy food, and fun games at HVAF’s Second Annual Veteran Engagement Committee Carnival. In just one year, the attendance tripled and with that, we introduced new games, ideas, and giveaways! As […]
August 20, 2024
If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you’ve likely experienced a little sticker shock at the cash register. Or maybe you’ve been stressed about affording rent due to cost of living going up, or deciding to hold off on buying a home due to […]
August 14, 2024
Growing up, Brandon knew he wanted to serve his country – just like his parents, grandparents, and brother did. Unfortunately, during basic training in the Army, he suffered an injury that led to discharge. The disappointment of not being able to serve in the Army […]
August 14, 2024
Our partners at the Coalition for Homeless Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) recently released the results of the 2024 Point in Time Count. The Point in Time Count is conducted every January as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This count allows communities […]
August 5, 2024
If you’ve ever visited HVAF, then I’m sure you’ve met Katie. She is the first face and smile you see when you visit, as she is our Community Center Specialist. Katie helps oversee our Community Center – including our food, clothing, and hygiene pantry – […]
July 15, 2024
HVAF is a housing-first organization, that provides so many programs and services to help end veteran homelessness. But what are those programs? You’ll find out about some of those programs today on Roger That, as you’ll meet HVAF Permanent Housing Director Danny. Danny has been […]
July 10, 2024
HVAF expands services to Terre Haute FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Terre Haute – HVAF – Helping Veterans And Families – is now offering employment services for veterans in West Central Indiana. Currently, HVAF serves homeless and at-risk veterans, and their families, throughout Central Indiana. […]
July 10, 2024
Army National Guard veteran Katie has battled substance addiction for the last 12 years. Her last relapse was last fall and lasted four months straight. While she did go to rehab, that led her to losing EVERYTHING: her marriage, kids, house, vehicle, and job. “I […]