Category Roger That Podcast

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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, you heard from State Representative Renee Pack. Here is more of…

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…

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…