Lauren Carpenter, Author at HVAF

October 3, 2023

HVAF’s wrap-around services have helped Army veteran come a long way

After the Army After serving in the Army for almost a year and a half, Roscoe received his honorable discharge. Looking back, he regrets getting out so soon. “I got out in December 1978. That first day, I went over to my sister’s and her […]

October 4, 2023

Meet Team HVAF: Case Manager Anne

Anne has been on Team HVAF for 1 year now and we are so thankful she joined the mission! And not just because she brings homemade brownies every Wednesday 😉 Find out more about Anne’s passion for serving veterans and their families:

October 9, 2023

Roger That Podcast Ep 9: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This is Episode 9 of Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana. It’s October, which means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode of Roger That, we talk with HVAF housing case manager, Anne, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in […]

October 17, 2023

October 17, 2023

Message from the CEO: Operation Alpha is coming up!

We are less than a month away from HVAF’s signature fundraising event, Operation Alpha. On November 10, we will gather for our 10th Annual Operation Alpha, thanks to an incredible partnership with Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery. Hotel Tango is a local distillery in Indianapolis, founded […]

October 23, 2023

Roger That Podcast Ep 10: Veterans Day Special – Honoring the Hoosier Heroes on HVAF’s Board of Directors

This is Episode 10 of Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana. Veterans Day is coming up, which is a pretty big day for HVAF (for obvious reasons😉). In honor of November 11, we want to be sure to take time in […]

November 6, 2023

Roger That Podcast Ep 11: Veterans Day Special – Honoring the Hoosier Heroes on HVAF Staff

This is Episode 11 of Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana. In honor of Veterans Day coming up this weekend, we want to be sure to take time in recognizing those on Team HVAF who have served our country. So on […]

November 6, 2023

HVAF thanks our Operation Alpha 2023 Sponsors!

Indiana’s Biggest, Bestest Veterans Day party is on November 10! Operation Alpha is our signature annual event raising funds to provide life-changing support and services to Central Indiana homeless and near-homeless veterans. We want to take a moment to thank our amazing sponsors! 4-Star Sponsors: […]

November 13, 2023

Emmy’s Media Tour!

If you watch the local news or follow us on social media, you’ve probably seen Emmy’s face more than usual recently. We are so grateful for our local reporters and media as they are always eager to share HVAF’s story & mission with the community! […]

November 13, 2023

WTTS Rock to Feed is benefitting HVAF

WTTS Rock to Feed Presents: Alex Williams, November 24th at The Vogue is a 2023 WTTS Rock to Feed Concert, a benefit for HVAF! For 15+ years, WTTS and local venues have teamed up during the holiday season to have a portion of show ticket sales go to worthwhile […]

November 14, 2023

OPERATION ALPHA 2023: The Biggest, Bestest Veterans Day Party yet!

We say this every year, and thankfully we get to say it again – this year was the BIGGEST & BESTEST Operation Alpha yet! Nearly 400 amazing people came out and enjoyed the evening – and helped us raise $150,000! What is Operation Alpha? Hotel […]

November 20, 2023

Roger That Podcast Ep 12: Meet the 2023 12 Vets of Christmas!

This is Episode 12 of Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana. For the Roger That season 1 finale, HVAF’s VP for Advancement Ashlee Walls-Pierce joins Lauren to introduce the 2023 12 Vets Of Christmas. Starting December 20, each day for 12 […]

November 28, 2023

Celebrate HVAF’s 30th Anniversary for Giving Tuesday!

Today is Giving Tuesday – an annual celebration of generosity that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past ten years, the day […]