Roger That - A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana

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 call with their husbands to serve our country. Meet these three amazing women on today’s episode! 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: @hvafofindiana Information on Military Spouse Appreciation Month: https://www.defense.gov/spotlights/military-spouse-appreciation/ Roger That episode with Emmy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rogerthathvaf/episodes/01-Welcome-to-Roger-That-e26gmqj/a-aa35glp Roger That episode with Andrea: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rogerthathvaf/episodes/03-A-Conversation-with-HVAFs-Community-Engagement-Coordinator-Andrea-e26m6ms/a-aa3lnj6 Roger That episode with Kristin: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rogerthathvaf/episodes/04-HVAFs-VetWorks-Workforce-Development-Program-e271luf/a-aa4qdv6 More information on VetWorks: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-mission/employment/

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: @hvafofindiana Stats on mental health/veterans' mental health: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/message-from-the-ceo-mental-health-awareness-month/ More info on HVAF's therapist, Kascha: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/meet-team-hvaf-mental-health-clinician-therapist-kascha/ Other veterans who have seen Kascha for therapy: Al & Mike: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/al-and-mike-seek-mental-health-assistance-from-hvaf-therapist-kascha/ Roscoe: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/hvafs-wrap-around-services-have-helped-army-veteran-come-a-long-way/ Are you a veteran interested in seeing Kascha for therapy? Call: 317-951-0688 or E-mail: hvaf@hvaf.org

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: https://hvafofindiana.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=84c1e98757e710e154ef48517&id=35b0d23a76  Follow us on social media: @hvafofindiana Find out the fair market rent for Marion County (and any county): https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/hcv/landlord/fmr More info on Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana: https://www.fhcci.org/ More info on HVAF's housing programs: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-mission/housing/ State Rep. Renee Pack's biography: https://indianahousedemocrats.org/members/renee-pack/full HB 1087: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1087/details Find out which representatives and senators represent your district: https://iga.in.gov/information/find-legislators

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 his community. 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: @hvafofindiana HVAF's board members: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-story/board-of-directors/ More info on Jesse's business, Camacho Janitorial: https://www.camachojanitorial.com/

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 Lauren: LVCarpenter@hvaf.org: 12 Vet Original Stories: 1 - Navy Veteran Al:   https://www.hvafofindiana.org/navy-veteran-al-hvaf-gives-me-room-to-grow/ 2 - Army Veteran Berry:       https://www.hvafofindiana.org/army-veteran-berry-hvaf-advocated-for-me/ Berry's story on WRTV: https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/black-veterans-disproportionately-impacted-by-housing-insecurity 3 - Navy Veteran Sherry:      https://www.hvafofindiana.org/navy-veteran-sherry-its-my-season/ 4 - Army Veteran Michael R:      https://www.hvafofindiana.org/hvafs-veterans-villa-has-given-michael-a-family-during-cancer-battle/ 5 - Army Veteran JJ: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/hvafs-support-encourages-army-veteran-to-get-clean-help-others-with-their-recovery/ 6 - Army Veteran Davina:     https://www.hvafofindiana.org/how-hvafs-case-manager-helped-army-veteran-change-her-life/ 7 - Army & Marine Veteran Leroy:   https://www.hvafofindiana.org/army-marine-veteran-clean-for-3-years-thanks-to-hvaf/ 8 - Army National Guard Veteran Kyla: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/how-hvaf-cheered-kyla-on-to-reach-her-goals/ Kyla's story on FOX59: https://fox59.com/veterans-voices/veteran-and-mother-of-two-overcomes-decade-of-addiction-thanks-to-local-group/ 9 - Army Veteran Roscoe: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/hvafs-wrap-around-services-have-helped-army-veteran-come-a-long-way/ 10 - Navy Veteran Anna:          https://www.hvafofindiana.org/meet-proctor-places-first-residents/ 11 - Army Veteran Dee:    https://www.hvafofindiana.org/see-how-hvaf-has-helped-army-veteran-dee-significantly-in-just-1-year/ 12 - Army National Guard Veteran Michael H:       https://www.hvafofindiana.org/veteran-can-hear-for-first-time/ Be sure to follow the 12 Vets of Christmas, starting on Dec 20, on our social media: @hvafofindiana and blog: hvaf.org Sign up to receive our e-mails: https://hvafofindiana.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=84c1e98757e710e154ef48517&id=35b0d23a76

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 information on HVAF: hvaf.org. SHOW NOTES: Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren: lvcarpenter@hvaf.org Operation Alpha event page: https://onecau.se/operationalpha2023 Breeders Crown Charity Challenge winner post: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=723876513120138&set=a.638581398316317 Follow us on social media: @hvafofindiana Make a financial, tax-deductible donation: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/donate/

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 more about HVAF's programs & services: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-mission/ List of HVAF's Board of Directors: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-story/board-of-directors/ Army veteran & Board Chair Arne's experience in Desert Storm: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/desert-storms-30th-anniversary-arne-pedersen/ HVAF’s website: hvaf.org Follow us on social media: @hvafofindiana Make a financial, tax-deductible donation: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/donate/

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 Lauren: lvcarpenter@hvaf.orgStats & facts about breast cancer: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts/More about Anne: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/meet-team-hvaf-case-manager-anne/More on HVAF's housing programs: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-mission/housing/Nicki's original story in December 2022: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/how-hvafs-case-managers-helped-army-veteran-nicki-fight-breast-cancer-and-win/HVAF’s website: hvaf.orgFollow us on social media: @hvafofindianaMake a financial, tax-deductible donation: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/donate/

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: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/events/ Operation Alpha Info: onecau.se/operationalpha2023 LIKE THIS PHOTO FOR HVAF TO WIN $100K: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=686055756894272&set=a.655216683311513 Whitney's blog post from 2019: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/how-hvaf-community-partners-helped-former-homeless-vet-find-recovery-home-and-joy/ HVAF's website: hvaf.org Follow us on social media: @hvafofindiana Make a financial, tax-deductible donation: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/donate/

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://nchv.org/ About NCHV CEO Kathryn Monet: https://nchv.org/staff/ NCHV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nchv.org/ NCHV Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCHVorg NCHV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nchvorg/?hl=en NCHV LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nchvorg/ PIT Count: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/hdx/pit-hic/ HVAF's website: hvaf.org Follow us on social media: @hvafofindiana Make a financial, tax-deductible donation: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/donate/

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: lvcarpenter@hvaf.org Info on CHIP: https://www.chipindy.org/ What is the PIT Count?: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/hdx/pit-hic/ 2023 PIT Count Results (Marion County): https://www.indycoc.org/point-in-time-count.html#:~:text=Key%20Takeaways%3A,and%20133%25%20for%20Black%20individuals. HVAF CEO Emmy's blog post on 2023 PIT Count results: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/message-from-the-ceo-2023-pit-count-results-show-a-9-increase-in-veteran-homelessness-in-indy/ HVAF's website: hvaf.org Follow us on social media: @hvafofindiana Make a financial, tax-deductible donation: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/donate/

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.hvafofindiana.org/23-veterans-graduate-from-hvafs-vetworks-phase-1/ VetWorks Success Story: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/army-veteran-berry-hvaf-advocated-for-me/ VetWorks veteran receives hearing aid: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/veteran-can-hear-for-first-time/ Interested in enrolling in VetWorks? Contact Intake Coordinator Mallory: 317-526-2458 HVAF's website: hvaf.org Follow us on social media: @hvafofindiana Make a financial, tax-deductible donation: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/donate/

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 Advancement Ashlee Walls-Pierce: AWalls@hvaf.org More information on Andrea's role as Community Engagement Coordinator: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/meet-team-hvaf-andrea-carlile/ More information on Veteran Engagement Committee: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/engaging-with-andrea-a-summer-celebration/ Interested in having Andrea come out and speak to your group? Want to host a fundraiser/drive for HVAF? Would you like to support the Veteran Engagement Committee? E-mail Andrea: ACarlile@hvaf.org HVAF's website: hvaf.org Follow us on social media: @hvafofindiana Make a financial, tax-deductible donation: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/donate/

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/ Pamela's original story in 2019: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/hvaf-helps-vet-move-into-her-own-home/ Stand Down: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/142-veterans-attend-hvafs-17th-annual-stand-down/ HVAF's website: hvaf.org Follow us on social media: @hvafofindiana Make a financial, tax-deductible donation: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/donate/

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.org SHOW NOTES: Have any questions/topics you want covered? Let Lauren know: lvcarpenter@hvaf.org HVAF’s website: hvaf.org HVAF’s programs: Housing: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-mission/housing/ Employment services + VetWorks: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-mission/employment/ Pantry: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-mission/pantry/ Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YRAYRQM7OTYQ?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR0_5tMPOchQr7KZCEyxv6_jNZlpaEPr47TKzruEUdn5xsIv__zpoGR75OE Street Outreach: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-mission/outreach/ Therapy: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/meet-team-hvaf-mental-health-clinician-therapist-kascha/ HVAF's Donor Impact Report w/ 2022 outcomes: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/our-story/donor-impact-reports/ About Emmy: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/meet-team-hvaf-ceo-emmy-hildebrand/ PIT Count Info: https://www.indycoc.org/point-in-time-count.html HVAF’s Strategic Plan: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/message-from-the-ceo-a-look-back-at-30-years-of-hvaf-and-a-look-to-the-future/

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 amazing event since 2019. SHOW NOTES: Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren: lvcarpenter@hvaf.org Hotel Tango's website: https://hoteltangodistillery.com/ Operation Alpha event page: onecau.se/operationalpha2023 Operation Alpha 2022 recap: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/operation-alpha-2022-truly-the-biggest-bestest-veterans-day-party-in-the-state/ OA Program & Grog Bowl Ceremony 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBhd_9sfKAo HVAF's website: hvaf.org Follow us on social media: @hvafofindiana Make a financial, tax-deductible donation: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/donate/

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 some of the veterans we serve! Each year, HVAF is proud to provide over 30,000 services to 1200+ veterans! The mission is working, but there are still many homeless & at-risk veterans who need our help. We hope sharing more of our story with supporters like you can shine a light and give a voice to this vulnerable population. Because no hero should ever be homeless. Find out more about HVAF: hvaf.org and follow us on social media: @hvafofindiana