Lauren Carpenter, Author at HVAF

June 17, 2024

Roger That Ep 18: A Conversation with FHCCI Executive Director Amy Nelson

A few episodes ago, we shared about our legislative efforts to try to make it illegal for landlords to deny veterans using vouchers for their housing. On that episode, we spoke with Amy Nelson, Executive Director of Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana. Amy came […]

June 18, 2024

Engaging with Andrea: A day at the zoo with our veteran families!

The idea came from a grandma, who casually mentioned to me, “you know, my grandbabies have never been to the zoo…” This grandmother, an Air Force veteran, resides in one of our apartment properties with her daughter and her grandchildren. After hearing this and sharing […]

June 28, 2024

HVAF objects to Supreme Court decision on Grants Pass v. Johnson

The following is a message from HVAF’s CEO Emmy Hildebrand: Today, the Supreme Court made it illegal to be homeless in the United States in the ruling on City of Grants Pass v. Johnson. We join our partners around the nation in expressing our disappointment […]

July 1, 2024

Roger That Ep 19: Meet HVAF’s Longest Serving Employee, Fred!

Today on Roger That, you get to meet the one, the only Fred Young. Everyone here on #TeamHVAF knows and adores Fred, and after this episode, I know you will too. He struggled with alcoholism before and after his time in the military, and even […]

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 […]