April 9, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
May 8, 2024
After serving in the United States Air Force for 8 years, Darian came back to his home state of Indiana and reconnected with his high school friends. He knew about HVAF and its resources for veterans but felt too prideful to ask for help. However, […]
May 21, 2024
May is Military Spouse Appreciation Month. According to The United States Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce, there are 12.2 million military spouses, including the spouse of a veteran or currently serving member of the U.S. Armed Forces. And 3 of the 12 million + spouses […]
