HVAF - Helping Veterans And Families

*** UPDATE *** At this time, we can confirm all veterans have been accounted for. HVAF is open and operational. The Donald W. Moreau Sr. Veterans Community Center is open for our regular pantry hours: Tuesday/Thursday 11:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. --- On October 26, at around 9:30 P.M., there was a significant fire at HVAF of Indiana’s Manchester Apartments — located at 960 Pennsylvania Street in downtown Indianapolis. This facility serves as a transitional housing property for 48 homeless veterans. The damage was catastrophic, and we are unsure of the cause at this time. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) are currently investigating the fire, please direct all fire-related questions to them. We are thankful for IFD promptly arriving on the scene to work to put out the fire, and for IndyGo providing busses for providing transportation for displaced veterans. Veterans have been relocated to local hotel rooms and we are coordinating with partners to provide appropriate support. If you would like to support HVAF during this time, please donate here: https://lnkd.in/gWwyg2sX You can also purchase items on our Amazon Wish List that we will provide to the displaced veterans, which can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/gHcxaXAe For veterans struggling to return to self-sufficiency, the loss last night is unimaginable. We appreciate the support of our community as we work to rebuild and recover.

? Operation Alpha Sponsor Shoutout ? Thank you to PNC for being a 2 Star Sponsor for this year's Operation Alpha! ?? PNC Bank is a leading financial institution that provides a comprehensive range of banking, lending, and wealth management services to individuals, families, and businesses, while fostering economic empowerment and financial literacy in communities nationwide. Find out more: https://www.pnc.com/

Join Us for a Benefit Dinner at the Zionsville American Legion Post 79! We're excited to invite our wonderful community to a special benefit dinner on November 22nd, hosted by the Zionsville American Legion Post 79. This event is dedicated to supporting HVAF's veterans who were recently displaced by the fire at Manchester apartments. Let's come together for a great cause and enjoy a true Hoosier delicacy—country fried steak! #SupportOurHoosierHeroes

Meet Crystal, a navy veteran whose world was turned upside down by the devastating fire at Manchester Apartments on October 26. That night, as her apartment became engulfed in flames, Crystal's thoughts were consumed by the safety of her beloved dog, Fiona. In the midst of the chaos of the night, relief washed over her when a brave friend managed to save Fiona, reuniting the two amidst the heartbreaking loss of all her belongings. Thanks to Crystal's undeniable spirit, the support from HVAF, and the generous contributions from donors like you, both she and Fiona are on a path towards recovery! Click the link below for the full story! https://lnkd.in/gYKR3jtb #HoosierHeroes

It's time for another edition of Engaging with Andrea! Andrea, HVAF's community engagement coordinator, takes us behind the scenes of an incredible night hosted by the Indiana Pacers. Join her as she recounts her memorable experience joining veterans for an evening of community and fun, filled with heartwarming stories from our Hoosier Heroes. Don't miss out! Click the link to read more and let us know your thoughts! ?? Read Andrea's Story: https://lnkd.in/gJvrqwXh #EngagingwithAndrea #HoosierHeroes #indianapacers

? Operation Alpha Sponsor Shoutout ? Thank you to Old National Bank for being a 2 Star Sponsor for this year's Operation Alpha! ?? Old National Bank, a top 30 U.S. bank with strong Midwestern roots, combines the stability and community focus of a local bank with the resources of a major institution, dedicated to ethical practices and building lasting relationships with clients and communities. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gYPPygM

?? Special Shoutout to Chef Scott! ??? ?? Today, we celebrate an inspiring milestone for one of our own Hoosier Heroes, Scott, who received his Phase 1 graduation certificate from the VetWorks Program on Friday, and starts his NEW JOB as a Chef, TODAY! Milestones like these would not be possible without YOU and YOUR unwavering support. Our community's dedication to HVAF and initiatives like the VetWorks program, driven by your generous donations, enables us to empower veterans like Scott. With your help, we can continue to guide our Hoosier Heroes towards securing full-time, rewarding employment and achieving self-sufficiency! Please join us in congratulating Chef Scott in the comments as he embarks on this exciting new chapter of his career. Wish him luck as he makes his culinary mark! #VetWorksSuccess #HoosierHeroes

Join the HVAF Team! Want to make a difference? HVAF is hiring across departments! Now is your chance to join our dedicated team serving veterans across the state! Click the link to our careers page for more info! https://lnkd.in/eBAuRcT #wearehiring

?? Congratulations to Our Record-Setting Graduates! ?? We are thrilled to celebrate the successful completion of Phase 1 of the VetWorks Program for our 2024 graduates! Yesterday a record number, 48 veterans, demonstrated outstanding dedication and resilience, and received their Phase 1 graduation certificates! We are so proud! Pass along your congratulations in the comments! HVAF's Vetworks Program is a collaborative workforce development program designed to equip and train veterans experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness to secure and maintain promising jobs in Central Indiana. As our veterans in the program move forward to the additional phases, these Hoosier Heroes are one step closer to achieving full-time employment and building a brighter future. To our graduates, your hard work and commitment are so inspiring to us all—keep reaching for the stars! #VetWorksGraduation #HoosierHeroes

Today we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Thy Kingdom Crumb: Indianapolis food truck for serving delicious, warm meals to our Hoosier Heroes today! As part of Carson Wentz's foundation, AO1, Thy Kingdom Crumb provides free hot meals as a to all those in need! Thank you, Thy Kingdom Crumb, for your incredible support and delicious food!