Lauren Carpenter, Author at HVAF

July 17, 2023

Roger That Podcast Ep 4: VetWorks

This is Episode 4 of Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana In this episode of Roger That, Lauren talks with HVAF VetWorks Coordinator – Kristin – about her role at HVAF and how VetWorks has helped veterans receive opportunities for good […]

July 24, 2023

HVAF’s support encourages Army veteran to get clean & help others with their recovery

After the Army After three years in Germany serving in the Army, Jeremiah moved back to the United States to be with his wife and family. But he had a hard time once out of the military. “It was very tough. I was definitely drinking,” […]

July 31, 2023

Roger That Podcast Ep 5: CHIP & 2023 PIT Count Results

This is Episode 5 of Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana In this episode of Roger That, Lauren highlights one of HVAF’s community partners: CHIP. She talks to CHIP’s Director of System Strategy, Danielle Bagg Wireman, about CHIP and the 2023 […]

August 7, 2023

Photos of veterans and flag, behind featured photo of Army veteran John and his new car.

August 7, 2023

Army veteran receives life changing services at HVAF – including a new car!

Serving in the Army In 1983, John enlisted in the United States Army. He served for six years, stationed in Korea as a tank driver. He enjoyed his time in the service, as he felt closer to his crew than his own family. That made […]

August 9, 2023

August 9, 2023

Message from the CEO: HVAF’s first carnival for our veteran families!

A few years ago, HVAF opened our first Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) units for veterans and their families in Indianapolis. This long-term program is designed to serve the most vulnerable in our community – those who need intensive case management to maintain and retain housing. […]

August 14, 2023

Meet Team HVAF: Case Manager Sara

Sara joined #TeamHVAF earlier this year, and we are so glad she did! She serves as a case manager at HVAF’s Permanent Supportive Housing unit – Veterans Villa. Q: What do you do at HVAF? A: I am a permanent supportive housing case manager at […]

August 14, 2023

Roger That Podcast Ep 6: NCHV

This is Episode 6 of Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana In this episode of Roger That, Lauren highlights National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. Lauren talks with NCHV CEO, Kathryn Monet, about the organization and how HVAF & NCHV partner together. […]

August 21, 2023

How HVAF cheered Kyla on to reach her goals

When Kyla graduated from high school, she wanted to become a nurse. After becoming waitlisted for her community college’s nursing program, she decided to enlist in the Army National Guard and wait to join the program later. While in medic school during her military training, […]

September 4, 2023

Roger That Ep 7: A Conversation With Army Veteran Whitney Hamilton

This is Episode 7 of Roger That – A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana. In this episode of Roger That, Lauren talks with former HVAF client and current HVAF board member Whitney Hamilton. After decades of battling addiction, Army veteran Whitney found recovery through […]