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July 10, 2024

Army National Guard Veteran Katie is breaking her addiction cycles

Army National Guard veteran Katie has battled substance addiction for the last 12 years. Her last relapse was last fall and lasted four months straight. While she did go to rehab, that led her to losing EVERYTHING: her marriage, kids, house, vehicle, and job. “I […]
July 10, 2024

Press Release: HVAF expands services to Terre Haute

HVAF expands services to Terre Haute FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Terre Haute – HVAF – Helping Veterans And Families – is now offering employment services for veterans in West Central Indiana.   Currently, HVAF serves homeless and at-risk veterans, and their families, throughout Central Indiana. […]
July 15, 2024

Roger That Podcast Ep 20: A Look at HVAF’s Permanent Housing Programs

HVAF is a housing-first organization, that provides so many programs and services to help end veteran homelessness. But what are those programs? You’ll find out about some of those programs today on Roger That, as you’ll meet HVAF Permanent Housing Director Danny. Danny has been […]
August 5, 2024

Roger That Podcast Ep 21: Meet HVAF’s Community Center Specialist Katie

If you’ve ever visited HVAF, then I’m sure you’ve met Katie. She is the first face and smile you see when you visit, as she is our Community Center Specialist. Katie helps oversee our Community Center – including our food, clothing, and hygiene pantry – […]
August 20, 2024

Roger That Podcast Ep 22: Increased food insecurity is affecting Hoosier Heroes

If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you’ve likely experienced a little sticker shock at the cash register. Or maybe you’ve been stressed about affording rent due to cost of living going up, or deciding to hold off on buying a home due to […]
August 20, 2024

Engaging with Andrea: 68 veterans & families had a blast at our summer carnival!

68 veterans and their families had the best day filled with face painting, karaoke, yummy food, and fun games at HVAF’s Second Annual Veteran Engagement Committee Carnival. In just one year, the attendance tripled and with that, we introduced new games, ideas, and giveaways! As […]
September 3, 2024

Roger That Podcast Ep 23: Meet Gleaners CEO Fred Glass

HVAF’s food, clothing, and hygiene pantry is open for veterans on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Before COVID, we were seeing around 100 veterans per month. Now, we’re seeing more than double, with a record high in July of 258 veterans. […]
September 16, 2024

Roger That Podcast Ep 24: 2024 PIT Count Results for Marion County

In today’s episode of Roger That, I’m sharing with you all more about CHIP – which stands for Coalition of Homelessness Intervention and Prevention. CHIP mobilizes, advocates, and empowers community collaboration toward ending homelessness and fosters an effective system of homelessness prevention and intervention in […]