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Showing posts with label WTHR. Show all posts

Wednesday

Iowa students lend a helping hand at HVAF


Iowa State University’s Greek Alternative Spring Break students had the opportunity to volunteer at HVAF of Indiana. Members tied their experiences to their fraternal values through a series of visits to not-for-profits across Central Indiana.

Twenty members volunteered on March 16 to paint the American flag in the Vet2Vet room which is used weekly as a support group for veterans to discuss issues or obstacles day-to-day as they work towards self-sufficiency. The students also learned more about homelessness.

“I felt like I needed to explore my service opportunities and it is fun to see the impact we will have made by providing a brighter, more creative space for these veterans,” says Morgan Hulick, 20.

 “It’s good to see the work we have done from beginning to end.”

The students left as friends with renewed purpose. They made memories to last a lifetime.


View this short Indy Star video.

WTHR, RTV6 also covered the story. 

Iowa State University’s Greek Alternative Spring Break students


Saturday

Vets struggle to find work after war

Military veterans returning from war are having a difficult time looking for work in this tough economy. 12% of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are currently unemployed.

WTHR, the NBC affiliate in Indianapolis, Ind., sat down with a veteran who is currently living in one of HVAF's transitional housing properties, to discuss the struggles of finding work after coming home from combat.

View the story at this link:
Vets struggle to find work after war - 13 WTHR

UPDATE: The day after the story aired Jon was offered and accepted a job at a local bakery.