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August 13, 2025

A Family Reunion | Wesley’s Story

For Wesley, life after serving his country took a challenging and unexpected turn. After years of dedicated military service in the Army, he found himself facing battles he never anticipated. The beginning of his hardships as a civilian came when his wife became severely ill […]

August 26, 2025

Engaging with Andrea: A (State) Fair to Remember!

Veteran Engagement Committee- Our Day at the State Fair, Magic and Wonder and some Lemon Shake-ups! Experiencing life as a child is different than as an adult. There is magic and wonder, innocence and pure joy! One such special experience for me was going […]

September 5, 2025

20th annual Stand Down Event, our biggest EVER!

Stand Down 2025: A Day of Impact For Our Hoosier Heroes This year marked the 20th anniversary of our Stand Down event, and it was an incredible success thanks to the tireless efforts of our team, volunteers, and community partners. Over the past two decades, […]

September 9, 2025

Small Things With Great Love: A message from the CEO

Each September, HVAF hosts the equivalent of our Christmas called Stand Down. This one-day event is thoughtfully planned with community partners to offer resources, and more importantly, hope, to struggling veterans in our community. Our team prepares each year, working out every detail to ensure […]

September 16, 2025

THE “IT” GIRL | GOLDIE”S STORY

Latasha, aka “Goldie,” served five years as an aviation technician in the Navy, but when her enlistment ended, she found herself at a crossroads. What followed was a period of searching that took her from Boston to Virginia, North Carolina, New Orleans, and Georgia, looking […]