Lauren Carpenter, Author at HVAF

March 13, 2024

Single mother of 5 has a safe place to call home at HVAF’s Proctor Place

Last year, Navy Veteran Porshia and her 5 children were homeless for four months. Thankfully, she found out about HVAF’s life-changing, life-saving programs and services for veterans AND their families! “I didn’t even know support like this existed for veterans,” Porshia said. “These people have […]

April 1, 2024

Roger That Ep 13: Meet HVAF Board Member & Supporter Jesse Camacho

It’s season 2 of Roger That! Tune in as we talk with Army Veteran, Local Business Owner, and HVAF Board Member & Supporter Jesse Camacho. Jesse joined HVAF’s board last fall, and when I heard his story, I knew I had to get him on […]

April 9, 2024

Meet Team HVAF: Employment Specialist Brett

Brett joined Team HVAF at the beginning of this year, and we’re so happy to have him! Get to know Brett and why he is excited to serve Hoosier Heroes: Q: Tell us about your time in the military – What branch did you serve […]

April 15, 2024

Roger That Ep 14: We Must Protect Veterans Using Vouchers to End Homelessness

Join us for episode 2 of Roger That Season 2 as we talk HB 1087 – a bill we pushed that makes it illegal for landlords in Indiana to deny veterans housing if they’re using a voucher. Why did we push this? What’s the need? […]

April 17, 2024

Army veteran, daughter, and grandkids found hope & housing because of your support!

Your support not only helps a veteran, but it helps veterans’ families as well! For three months last year, Amber and her two boys faced homelessness for the first time. Their house needed lots of repairs and started to grow mold – and their landlord […]

April 17, 2024

Message from the CEO: Advocating against the criminalization of homeless individuals

On April 22nd the Supreme Court of the United States will hear the case of Johnson v. Grants Pass, and determine whether Grants Pass, a City in Oregon, should be allowed to punish homeless individuals for sleeping in public spaces, including parks, sidewalks, and in […]

May 6, 2024

Roger That Ep 15: HVAF Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

It’s May, which means it’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us as we talk with HVAF’s therapist, Kascha, and one of the veterans who sees her, Darian. LISTEN: WATCH: SHOW NOTES: Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren: LVCarpenter@hvaf.org Sign up to receive our e-mails: https://hvafofindiana.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=84c1e98757e710e154ef48517&id=35b0d23a76 Follow us […]

May 7, 2024

Meet Team HVAF: Therapist Kascha

Mental health assistance for veterans is VITAL. At HVAF, 73% of veterans served in 2023 reported a mental health diagnosis or substance use issues. So far this year, nearly 80% of veterans report the same. The most frequent mental health issues reported are trauma, dealing […]

May 7, 2024

Message from the CEO: HVAF Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

You may have heard that May in Indianapolis is a big deal. Between the Greatest Spectacle in Racing and our Pacers advancing in the playoffs, there’s a lot to be excited about this month. But we would also like to take time to pause in […]