Lauren Carpenter, Author at HVAF

June 14, 2023

June 14, 2023

Message from the CEO: Our Statement for the House Veterans Affairs Committee

HVAF is currently adjusting to a decrease in VA funding resulting in $60,000 less a month for transitional housing for homeless veterans. Budget cuts and adjustments have been made while hopes remain high that Congress will reverse the decrease in the coming weeks. HVAF CEO […]

June 15, 2023

Engaging with Andrea: June is PTSD Awareness Month

Originally published in June 2023. June is PTSD Awareness Month. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is well known today, and most are familiar with it. However, it wasn’t long ago this was not a well-known diagnosis. Veterans returning from other wars were often left to […]

June 23, 2023

Army veteran appreciates fresh start at HVAF

In January, Army veteran Larry moved into Veterans Villa for a fresh start. Before moving to HVAF’s Permanent Supportive Housing apartments, Larry had lived at a safe haven ministry, where he had the opportunity to become clean and sober. After leaving the ministry and needing […]

June 28, 2023

Meet Team HVAF: Community Center Specialist Katie joins Indy Hunger Network Board

Katie has been with Team HVAF for 13 years! She started out as a volunteer for three years before officially becoming part of the team. She is now a Community Center Specialist at the front desk. “I love being able to see the guys that […]

July 10, 2023

Introducing: Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana

Since 1993, HVAF has provided wrap-around services to help veterans and their families become self-sufficient. 30 years later, we are now excited to announce our latest project: Roger That – a podcast presented by HVAF. Join us as we discuss how HVAF is ending veteran […]

July 10, 2023

Roger That Podcast Ep 1: Welcome

Welcome to the first episode of Roger That! In this episode, HVAF’s Marketing & Communications Manager (and Roger That host) Lauren Carpenter shares more about HVAF’s mission, vision, programs, and services for homeless & at-risk veterans in Central Indiana. Then, Lauren talks to HVAF CEO […]

July 10, 2023

Roger That Podcast Ep 2: A Conversation With Army Veteran Pamela

Welcome to Episode 2 of Roger That! In this episode of Roger That, Lauren sits down with Army veteran Pamela – to discuss why she needed to reach out for HVAF, how HVAF helped her, and how she wants to give back to her fellow […]

July 10, 2023

Roger That Podcast Ep 3: A Conversation with Engagement Coordinator Andrea

This is Episode 3 of Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana In this episode of Roger That, Lauren talks with HVAF Community Engagement Coordinator – Andrea – about her role at HVAF and how her fellow Hoosiers can join her in […]

July 11, 2023

How HVAF’s case manager helped Army veteran change her life!

Thankful for TIP Army veteran Davina came to HVAF earlier this year when she lost her job and found herself homeless. After contacting HVAF, she got connected to a case manager, Sarah, in HVAF’s Transition in Place (TIP) housing program. The TIP program is more […]