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| Marilyn Parrish at HVAF |
On one of the coldest days in March, Marilyn
Parrish left the comforts of her home on the north side of Indianapolis and headed
downtown to meet the homeless men and women at HVAF. Her
parents were both U.S. Air Force veterans who served in WWII and were married
for 67 years before they passed. Their passion for helping others inspired her,
and an interest in serving others was born.
“I knew I wanted to volunteer and
did a Google search of veterans organizations where I could make a difference which
is how I found HVAF. To know that so many of our homeless veterans come in with
just the shirts on their backs- it is heartbreaking,” says Marilyn.
At HVAF each Tuesday, Marilyn volunteers in the
food and clothing pantry sorting and stocking items and each Tuesday you will
find her at HVAF. She has provided supplies like sharpies to label donated
items. Her generosity doesn’t stop there. She also purchased a new
clothing rack for the clothing pantry.
“You see needs at HVAF and how you can help and
you make it happen,” says Marilyn. “I enjoy volunteering.”
