Page 10 - 2017 HVAF Annual Report

Defining Moments
The process for opening up the Warman Houses was very significant as it was the largest property of houses for HVAF at the time, with 45 units. According to EVP Operations Ron Shelley, Warman was leased from the city of Indianapolis for $1 per year, and former Mayor Greg Ballard signed a
quitclaim deed and gave HVAF the properties.
According to Louise Loyd, becoming a United Way agency can be very difficult, as most organizations are not accepted in the first round. Thanks to the efforts of EVP Programs and Services Cindy Thomas, HVAF was chosen in the first round. HVAF is still a United Way agency today.
With this partnership, HVAF receives funding from United Way every year for providing basic needs and financial stability for veterans.
2007: HVAF's offices move to Pennsylvania Street
After being headquartered on Michigan Street for many years, HVAF relocated to 964 N. Pennsylvania Street, where it resides today. The move to this location was necessary
as it made room for HVAF's growing staff and was a better, centralized location for veterans. Today, the building not only serves as a workspace for the organization's 40+ employees, but it is also home to HVAF's food, clothing, and hygiene pantry. The pantry is open every Tuesday and Thursday for veterans in need of essential items.
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HVAF's Defining Moments (2002-2007)
2002: The project to open Warman Houses begins
The Warman properties, located off of Warman Avenue in Indianapolis, is made up of six houses, with 45 units total for veterans to live in.
In 2009, HVAF won United Way's Pacesetter Award for the largest increase in unrestricted giving. Pictured, from left to right: United Way's Angela Dabney, HVAF's Cindy Thomas, and former Board Chairman (current Board Member) Steve Benz.
2005: HVAF becomes a United Way agency
HVAF Headquarters is located at 964 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis. Because of the growing staff and the need to be clos- er to veterans, HVAF moved here in 2007.