Lauren Carpenter, Author at HVAF

October 7, 2024

Roger That Podcast Ep 25: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

It’s October, which means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. So chances are, you know at least one person who has been […]

October 16, 2024

How YOU helped Army veteran Monica move from her car to a home, and into a life of self-sufficiency!

After serving in the Army, Monica faced significant challenges transitioning to civilian life. She explained that in the military, everything is organized—there’s a set time for everything, and priorities are clear. In civilian life, however, she felt that nothing was prioritized, which was disorienting for […]

October 16, 2024

Message from the CEO: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Since 1981, October has been designated Domestic Violence Awareness Month and serves as a call to action to end domestic violence in our communities. This awareness campaign is designed to educate, destigmatize, and empower victims. We stand with survivors, and we will wear purple on […]

October 21, 2024

Roger That Podcast Ep 26: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, also referred to as Intimate Partner Violence, which serves as a call to action to end domestic violence in our communities. This awareness campaign is designed to educate, destigmatize, and empower survivors. We stand with survivors and are committed […]

October 29, 2024

HVAF’s Updates on October 26 Fire

Update January 17, 2025 On October 26, at around 9:30 P.M., a catastrophic fire occurred at HVAF of Indiana’s Manchester Apartments, located at 960 N. Pennsylvania Street in downtown Indianapolis. This facility served as a transitional housing property for 48 homeless veterans. An investigation led […]