Roger That - A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana

A few episodes ago, I shared about our legislative efforts to try to make it illegal for landlords to deny veterans using vouchers for their housing. On that episode, I spoke with State Representative Renee Pack. But when I spoke with her on HB 1087, she shared a lot of her life story with me and when I heard from her, I knew I needed to share more of her story with you guys. SHOW NOTES: Podcast q...

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 work here at HVAF! Not only do these women serve our veterans on a daily basis in their roles at HVAF, but they have taken the...

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. 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 on social media:  @hva...

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? Did it pass? You’ll find out in this episode of Roger That. SHOW NOTES: Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren:  LVCarpenter@hvaf.org Sign up to receive our e-mails:  http...

It’s season 2 of Roger That! Tune in as we talk with Army Veteran, Local Business Owner, and HVAF Board Member & Supporter Jesse Camacho. Jesse joined HVAF’s board last fall, and when I heard his story, I knew I had to get him on the podcast! He has worked so hard to become a successful business owner, and what’s even more inspiring is how he uses what he’s been blessed with to give back to hi...

For the Roger That season finale, HVAF’s VP for Advancement Ashlee Walls-Pierce joins Lauren to introduce the 2023 12 Vets Of Christmas. Starting December 20, each day for 12 days, we will feature a veteran on our blog and social media whose life has been positively changed because of the essential services and programs HVAF provided in 2023. SHOW NOTES: Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Laur...

Veterans Day is this weekend, which is a pretty big day for HVAF (for obvious reasons😉). In honor of November 11, we want to be sure to take time in recognizing those on Team HVAF who have served our country. So on this episode of Roger That, Lauren talks with a few staff members who are also Hoosier Heroes! The show notes for this episode can be found on HVAF’s blog. Check out the blog and more...

Veterans Day is coming up, which is a pretty big day for HVAF (for obvious reasons😉). In honor of November 11, we want to be sure to take time in recognizing those on Team HVAF who have served our country. So on this episode of Roger That, Lauren talks with a few board members who are also Hoosier Heroes! SHOW NOTES: Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren: lvcarpenter@hvaf.org Find out mor...

It’s October, which means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode of Roger That, we talk with HVAF housing case manager, Anne, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017; and Army veteran Nicki, who was diagnosed in 2021. Both are now breast cancer survivors and I wanted to share their stories for awareness and for inspiration. SHOW NOTES: Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Laure...

In this episode of Roger That, it is all about HVAF’s signature event – Operation Alpha! This year’s fundraising event is on November 10 at the Biltwell Event Center. Lauren talks with Hotel Tango’s cofounder and CEO Travis Barnes, who started Operation Alpha in 2014 as a way to raise funds for HVAF. Then, Lauren talks with HVAF’s VP for Advancement Ashlee Walls. She has been organizing the amazin...

In this episode of Roger That, Lauren talks with former HVAF client and current HVAF board member Whitney Hamilton. After decades of battling addiction, Army veteran Whitney found recovery through HVAF’s programs. He is now celebrating 9 years clean and sober! And he serves on HVAF’s Board of Directors. SHOW NOTES: Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren: lvcarpenter@hvaf.org Stand Down Info...

In this episode of Roger That, Lauren highlights National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. Lauren talks with NCHV CEO Kathryn Monet, about the organization and how HVAF & NCHV partner together. Then, Lauren sits down with former NCHV Board Chair and HVAF Board Chair Emeritus Steve Benz. SHOW NOTES: Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren: lvcarpenter@hvaf.org NCHV's website: https://...

In this episode of Roger That, Lauren highlights one of HVAF’s community partners: CHIP. She talks to CHIP’s Director of System Strategy, Danielle Bagg Wireman, about CHIP and the 2023 PIT Count Results. Then, Lauren sits down with HVAF CEO Emmy Hildebrand to discuss how the results affect specifically HVAF and the veterans we serve. SHOW NOTES: Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren: lvcar...

In this episode of Roger That, Lauren talks with HVAF VetWorks Coordinator – Kristin – about her role at HVAF and how VetWorks has helped veterans receive opportunities for good and promising jobs in Central Indiana. SHOW NOTES: Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren: lvcarpenter@hvaf.org VetWorks: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-mission/employment/ VetWorks graduation 2022: https://www.h...

In this episode of Roger That, Lauren sits down with Army veteran Pamela - to discuss why she needed to reach out for HVAF, how HVAF helped her, and how she wants to give back to her fellow veterans in need. Find out more about HVAF's mission and how you can serve your fellow Hoosier Heroes: HVAF.org. SHOW NOTES: HVAF's housing programs: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-mission/housing/ P...

In this episode of Roger That, Lauren talks with HVAF Community Engagement Coordinator – Andrea – about her role at HVAF and how her fellow Hoosiers can join her in ending veteran homelessness. Check out the blog and more information on HVAF: hvaf.org. SHOW NOTES: Stand Down & Operation Alpha: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/events/ Interested in sponsoring Operation Alpha? E-mail VP for Advance...

Welcome to the first episode of Roger That! In this episode, Lauren will share more about HVAF's mission, vision, programs, and services for homeless & at-risk veterans in Central Indiana. Then, Lauren talks to HVAF CEO Emmy Hildebrand about veteran homelessness, on a local and federal level, and how HVAF plans to solve this issue. Join the fight in ending veteran homelessness today: hvaf....

Since 1993, HVAF has provided wrap-around services to help veterans and their families become self-sufficient. 30 years later, we are now excited to announce our latest project: Roger That – a podcast presented by HVAF. Join us as we discuss how HVAF is ending veteran homelessness and how you can join us in our mission. We’ll be having conversations with community partners, staff members, and even...