Roger That - A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana
By HVAF - Helping Veterans And Families
Roger That - A Podcast Presented by HVAF of IndianaSep 18, 2023
08 Operation Alpha 2023
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/
07 A Conversation with Army Veteran Whitney Hamilton
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/
06 NCHV
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/
05 CHIP & 2023 PIT Count Results
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/
04 HVAF's VetWorks Workforce Development Program
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/
03 A Conversation with HVAF's Community Engagement Coordinator Andrea
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/
02 A Conversation With Army Veteran Pamela
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/
01 Welcome to Roger That
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:
- 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/
TRAILER: Introducing Roger That
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