An Indiana veteran who transitioned from the battlefields of the U.S. Army to the frontlines of fighting veteran homelessness has just been recognized on a national stage. InteCare Veteran Services announced that Bridge Housing Navigator Robert “Bobby” Durbin has been honored with the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) 2026 Unsung Hero Award.
Durbin’s Work
Durbin was recognized for his extraordinary commitment, compassion, and “hero’s heart” in serving veterans experiencing housing instability. Before joining InteCare in 2023, Durbin built a distinguished career protecting others. He retired as a U.S. Army Infantry First Sergeant (1SG) after more than 20 years of active duty and later worked as a Foreign Diplomat Executive Protection Specialist.
Today, he uses that same discipline and dedication to rescue Hoosier veterans from danger, navigating complex challenges alongside them such as mental health issues, substance use disorders, and service-connected injuries. “What makes Bobby exceptional is not only his measurable outcomes, but the heart behind them,” said Eleni Clark, Veteran and Grant Services Director at InteCare Veteran Services.
Durbin’s relentless advocacy was pivotal to InteCare’s massive outreach efforts over the last year. In 2025 alone, the organization assisted 484 veterans through rapid rehousing and homeless prevention programs and prevented evictions for 92 additional veteran families.
Original reporting: 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis) — read the source article.
