HVAF of Indiana is
fortunate to receive donations which make a real difference for homeless
veterans. Eva Yackey is a member of the
American Legion Post 145 Auxiliary and first approached HVAF of Indiana in January
2016. Her friend from the Legion asked her if HVAF would like to receive some
towels and sheets. Her friend then reached out to Hendricks Regional Health and
Eva connected with HVAF to see if we could use the items.
The hospital provided
sheets, blankets, medical scrubs and towels. Eva’s efforts did not stop
there. She became aware of the need to fill our food pantry. She is currently
holding a food drive for HVAF.
Eva was born in Communist Hungary and came here as a teenager. She
appreciates the opportunities in the United States in a way that only someone
born in a dictatorship can. This is part of her continued efforts to give
back to the county.
When asked why she
volunteers, Eva responded: “You simply do not understand the value of this
country if you do not pay it forward!”
