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Events & Impact

Where HHHF shows up.

Upcoming events, recent outreach, and a full archive of past HHHF work — plus how to volunteer.

Upcoming

Upcoming Events

3 listed
Community Stand DownUpcoming

Military Veteran Stand Down "With a Heart" — Porter County

Saturday, September 19, 2026 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST Ivy Tech Community College Valparaiso · 3100 Ivy Tech Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383

A Military Veteran Stand Down hosted by Goodwill Northern Indiana, open to veterans and their families. Flyer notes hot meal, hygiene items, food, and VA services on site, with a brief POW/MIA recognition during opening ceremonies. HHHF will have a resource table on site — stop by to ask about Vision Forward accessible technology and community resource navigation. Bring DD214, Military ID, or VA Health Care Card for services offered by event partners.

Note: Event hosted by Goodwill Northern Indiana. HHHF is participating as a resource-table exhibitor, not a co-host or event partner. Questions about the event: Jill Powers · JPowers@Goodwill-NI.org · 574-472-7300 Ext. 8081.

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Community Stand DownUpcoming

Military Veteran Stand Down "With a Heart" — Marshall County

Friday, October 24, 2026 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST Autopark Sports Complex · 2923 Vanvactor Dr, Plymouth, IN 46563

A Military Veteran Stand Down hosted by Goodwill Northern Indiana in Marshall County. Flyer notes hot meal, VA services, hygiene items, and Halloween-themed activities (costume welcome, trick-or-treat, fall art, Goodwill scarecrow photos). Bring DD214, Military ID, or VA Health Care Card for services offered by event partners.

Note: Event hosted by Goodwill Northern Indiana. HHHF attendance is not confirmed at this time — check back closer to the date. Questions about the event: Jill Powers · JPowers@Goodwill-NI.org · 574-472-7300 Ext. 8081.

Community Stand DownUpcoming

Military Veteran Stand Down "With a Heart" — La Porte County

Saturday, November 14, 2026 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST La Porte County Fairgrounds · Small Projects Building · 2581 IN-2, La Porte, IN 46350

A Military Veteran Stand Down hosted by Goodwill Northern Indiana at the La Porte County Fairgrounds. Flyer notes hot meal, camaraderie, hygiene items, and VA services on site. HHHF will have a resource table — stop by to ask about Vision Forward, SCOUT workforce credentials, and local resource navigation. Bring DD214, Military ID, or VA Health Care Card for services offered by event partners.

Note: Event hosted by Goodwill Northern Indiana. HHHF is participating as a resource-table exhibitor, not a co-host or event partner. Questions about the event: Jill Powers · JPowers@Goodwill-NI.org · 574-472-7300 Ext. 8081.

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Accessibility notes provided before each event when known.
Cost, registration, and RSVP details published when confirmed.
Events auto-move to the archive after their end date.
Community Presence

Where You May See HHHF

HHHF participates in veteran stand downs, senior-resource fairs, workforce and education events, community outreach programs, and partner-hosted resource fairs across Northwest Indiana. Confirmed appearances are added to the calendar as organizers release final details.

  • LaPorte-area Veteran Stand Down — participation planned when the next event is announced
  • Meals on Wheels Senior Fair — participation planned when the next event is announced
  • Veteran and First Responder Resource Fairs
  • Senior and Accessibility Outreach Events
  • Workforce and Education Events

Items listed here are not calendar events. No dates or RSVP buttons are shown until organizers confirm final details.

Recent

Recent Outreach

The last 90 days of documented HHHF community activity.

Scheduled PresentationPast Event

Vision Forward Presentation at the Michiana Military Support Network Meeting

September 8, 2026 Time and exact venue details forthcoming South Bend, Indiana

Helping Hoosiers Heroes Foundation will present the Vision Forward Initiative to the Michiana Military Support Network. The presentation will explain HHHF’s accessible-technology distribution, recipient eligibility, hands-on training, safety and privacy safeguards, and referral opportunities for blind and low-vision U.S. veterans.

Note: HHHF’s participation was scheduled through Jill Powers of Goodwill Industries of Michiana. This is not a public Goodwill event or a Goodwill-sponsored Vision Forward demonstration. No public RSVP is available at this time.

Community OutreachPast Event

Union Mills Mill Pond Festival — HHHF Outreach / Resource Table

Saturday, August 22, 2026 Festival outreach table Union Mills, IN

HHHF operated an outreach and resource table at the Union Mills Mill Pond Festival, connecting with families across the region.

Volunteer OutreachPast Event

Amazon / New Carlisle Community Volunteer Event

August 20, 2026 Community volunteer day New Carlisle, IN

HHHF connected with Amazon volunteers and community members. Amazon/AWS is a developing conversation, not a formal partner.

Community OutreachPast Event

Assembly Church of God — Emergency Response Food Drive

August 18, 2026 Volunteer appearance Assembly Church of God

HHHF volunteered at the Assembly Church of God food drive supporting emergency-response food delivery for community members in need.

Community NetworkingPast Event

Business Before Hours at Blue Chip Casino

August 14, 2026 Networking appearance Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City, IN

HHHF attended Business Before Hours at Blue Chip Casino, building community and business relationships to expand referrals and support for Indiana veterans and first responders.

Community OutreachPast Event

HealthLinc Southeast Community Outreach

August 6, 2026 Community outreach appearance South Bend, IN

HHHF participated in the HealthLinc Southeast Community Outreach in South Bend, sharing referral pathways with local families and community organizations.

Community OutreachPast Event

National Night Out with Michigan City Police

August 4, 2026 Community evening Michigan City, IN

HHHF joined the Michigan City Police Department and neighborhood partners for National Night Out, meeting community members and sharing resource information for veterans, first responders, and families.

Community OutreachPast Event

Woodland East Apartments Community Outreach

July 31, 2026 Community outreach appearance Michigan City, IN

HHHF conducted a community outreach visit at Woodland East Apartments in Michigan City, connecting with residents and sharing referral information.

Community Give-BackPast Event

Buffalo Wild Wings HHHF Outreach / Give-Back Night

July 29, 2026 Dinner service (5:00 – 9:00 PM) La Porte Buffalo Wild Wings — 23 Pine Lake Ave, LaPorte, IN

A portion of dining proceeds supported HHHF programming. Thank you to Buffalo Wild Wings and the community turnout.

Community OutreachPast Event

HealthLinc Valparaiso Resource Fair

July 23, 2026 Resource fair appearance Valparaiso, IN

HHHF participated in the HealthLinc Valparaiso Resource Fair, providing information on Vision Forward, SCOUT, and community resource navigation.

FundraiserPast Event

HHHF Beach Bash 4 Hoosiers Heroes

July 18, 2026 Community fundraiser Stone Lake Park Beach, LaPorte, IN

HHHF’s inaugural summer fundraiser bringing together local sponsors, families, and supporters. Thank you to everyone who stood with us.

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Community OutreachPast Event

HealthLinc Community Resource Fair

July 16, 2026 Resource fair appearance Northwest Indiana

HHHF hosted an outreach table at the HealthLinc Community Resource Fair, providing veteran, first-responder, and family resource-navigation information.

Community OutreachPast Event

La Porte Community Outreach — St. John’s Lutheran Church

July 14, 2026 Community outreach appearance La Porte, IN

HHHF joined the St. John’s Lutheran Church community outreach in La Porte, sharing resource information and connecting with local families and veterans.

Archive

Past Events Archive

A full record of HHHF community events. Photos and recaps are added as permissions are confirmed.

Scheduled PresentationPast Event

Vision Forward Presentation at the Michiana Military Support Network Meeting

September 8, 2026 Time and exact venue details forthcoming South Bend, Indiana

Helping Hoosiers Heroes Foundation will present the Vision Forward Initiative to the Michiana Military Support Network. The presentation will explain HHHF’s accessible-technology distribution, recipient eligibility, hands-on training, safety and privacy safeguards, and referral opportunities for blind and low-vision U.S. veterans.

Note: HHHF’s participation was scheduled through Jill Powers of Goodwill Industries of Michiana. This is not a public Goodwill event or a Goodwill-sponsored Vision Forward demonstration. No public RSVP is available at this time.

Community OutreachPast Event

Union Mills Mill Pond Festival — HHHF Outreach / Resource Table

Saturday, August 22, 2026 Festival outreach table Union Mills, IN

HHHF operated an outreach and resource table at the Union Mills Mill Pond Festival, connecting with families across the region.

Volunteer OutreachPast Event

Amazon / New Carlisle Community Volunteer Event

August 20, 2026 Community volunteer day New Carlisle, IN

HHHF connected with Amazon volunteers and community members. Amazon/AWS is a developing conversation, not a formal partner.

Community OutreachPast Event

Assembly Church of God — Emergency Response Food Drive

August 18, 2026 Volunteer appearance Assembly Church of God

HHHF volunteered at the Assembly Church of God food drive supporting emergency-response food delivery for community members in need.

Community NetworkingPast Event

Business Before Hours at Blue Chip Casino

August 14, 2026 Networking appearance Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City, IN

HHHF attended Business Before Hours at Blue Chip Casino, building community and business relationships to expand referrals and support for Indiana veterans and first responders.

Community OutreachPast Event

HealthLinc Southeast Community Outreach

August 6, 2026 Community outreach appearance South Bend, IN

HHHF participated in the HealthLinc Southeast Community Outreach in South Bend, sharing referral pathways with local families and community organizations.

Community OutreachPast Event

National Night Out with Michigan City Police

August 4, 2026 Community evening Michigan City, IN

HHHF joined the Michigan City Police Department and neighborhood partners for National Night Out, meeting community members and sharing resource information for veterans, first responders, and families.

Community OutreachPast Event

Woodland East Apartments Community Outreach

July 31, 2026 Community outreach appearance Michigan City, IN

HHHF conducted a community outreach visit at Woodland East Apartments in Michigan City, connecting with residents and sharing referral information.

Community Give-BackPast Event

Buffalo Wild Wings HHHF Outreach / Give-Back Night

July 29, 2026 Dinner service (5:00 – 9:00 PM) La Porte Buffalo Wild Wings — 23 Pine Lake Ave, LaPorte, IN

A portion of dining proceeds supported HHHF programming. Thank you to Buffalo Wild Wings and the community turnout.

Community OutreachPast Event

HealthLinc Valparaiso Resource Fair

July 23, 2026 Resource fair appearance Valparaiso, IN

HHHF participated in the HealthLinc Valparaiso Resource Fair, providing information on Vision Forward, SCOUT, and community resource navigation.

FundraiserPast Event

HHHF Beach Bash 4 Hoosiers Heroes

July 18, 2026 Community fundraiser Stone Lake Park Beach, LaPorte, IN

HHHF’s inaugural summer fundraiser bringing together local sponsors, families, and supporters. Thank you to everyone who stood with us.

View recap
Community OutreachPast Event

HealthLinc Community Resource Fair

July 16, 2026 Resource fair appearance Northwest Indiana

HHHF hosted an outreach table at the HealthLinc Community Resource Fair, providing veteran, first-responder, and family resource-navigation information.

Community OutreachPast Event

La Porte Community Outreach — St. John’s Lutheran Church

July 14, 2026 Community outreach appearance La Porte, IN

HHHF joined the St. John’s Lutheran Church community outreach in La Porte, sharing resource information and connecting with local families and veterans.

Volunteer With Us

Give an hour. Move a mission.

HHHF volunteers help with outreach events, Vision Forward device setup and training, referral follow-up, and Future Heroes activities. Every role is briefed and supported.

Outreach Events

Table events, stand-downs, National Night Out, Beach Bash.

Program Assist

Vision Forward setup + training, SCOUT applicant support.

Follow-Up

Help HHHF close the loop with referred veterans and families.

Volunteer With HHHF 219-900-3470