HVAF BLOG
Check out our latest stories, events, and the best part of the job: our success stories.
January 13, 2021
A fresh start… Army veteran Robert came to HVAF because he needed to find a place that helped find employment for veterans. But he didn’t only need a job – he needed clothes, food, and a home. After getting out of jail a few days […]
January 8, 2021
Written by EdChoice At EdChoice, we work each day to make sure all families have access to the K-12 schooling options that work best for their students. That includes tens of thousands of military families who sacrifice so much to defend our nation from […]
January 5, 2021
Despite all of the challenges with 2020 – and thanks to our amazing supporters – HVAF’s Operation Alpha was a HIT! What is Operation Alpha? Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery’s Founder and CEO, disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran Travis Barnes, started Operation Alpha in 2014. […]
December 27, 2020
Air Force veteran Rashaun served in the military from 2008 to 2014. Now in 2020, he has been coming to HVAF’s food, clothing, and hygiene pantry for the last seven months. After doing some research online, he found out about HVAF’s services for veterans. […]
December 27, 2020
HVAF’s Pantry is full of clothes, hygiene items, and food for all veterans and their families. Sierra’s Story This offering can be crucial to some veterans who face hard times. Sierra is one of those veterans who found herself in a tough spot last […]
December 27, 2020
SOAR Initiative has served Indianapolis’ homeless and their animals since 2014. An unmet need Angela Hopson began working as a Street Outreach Professional for Horizon House six years ago. As she visited, she saw there was a need not just for the homeless – […]
December 27, 2020
This last October, Army veteran and HVAF employee Fred moved into his first own home. Thanks to Habitat For Humanity, Fred is now a proud homeowner in Indianapolis! A long journey But it hasn’t always been this easy for Fred. Starting at a […]
December 26, 2020
COVID-19 has proven difficult for everyone – including Carie. Before HVAF Carie served in the United States Navy from 1988 to 1992. She said she is proud to be one of the few women to work in a submarine at that time. After […]
December 25, 2020
As 2020 nears its end, Air Force Veteran Jessica is enjoying this time with at her own apartment with her kids. But her life has not always looked like this. Air Force Life + After Jessica served in the U.S. Air Force at […]
November 30, 2017
The life and legacy of one of the founders of HVAF and its first CEO, Col. (ret.) Donald W. Moreau, Sr., was honored Sept. 27 at a memorial service in the Pershing Auditorium of the Indiana War Memorial. Col. Moreau died Aug. 23 at age […]