Roger That - A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Roger That, we bring you two heartfelt conversations from the heart of our HVAF Family. Listen as Emmy, HVAF's CEO, shares insights and her perspective and emotions from the night of the fire. We also hear from Crystal, one of the courageous veterans displaced by the fire. Through their stories, discover the power of community support and the unwavering spirit of our Hoosier Heroes.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, also referred to as Intimate Partner Violence, which serves as a call to action to end domestic violence in our communities. This awareness campaign is designed to educate, destigmatize, and empower survivors. We stand with survivors and are committed to ensuring they are safely housed and provided necessary support to maintain their housing. On today’s episode, we will first be speaking with Kascha, HVAF’s therapist. She will share more about knowing the signs or red flags of domestic violence and how to ask for help. Then, we will talk with Andrea, who is HVAF’s Community Engagement Coordinator. She has lived experience to share, and talks more about destigmatizing this important topic. We are proud of Andrea’s bravery in sharing her story, and passion to use her experience to help others.

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Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren: LVCarpenter@hvaf.org

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Are you a veteran needing help? Contact us today: 317-951-0688
https://www.hvafofindiana.org/i-need-help/

HVAF CEO Emmy’s blog post on Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts/

Learn more about HVAF Therapist Kascha: https://www.hvafofindiana.org/meet-team-hvaf-therapist-kascha/

If you are a victim of domestic violence, there is help. Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text 88788 for help.

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.

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Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren: LVCarpenter@hvaf.org

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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

Roger That Episode on HB 1087: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rogerthathvaf/episodes/14-We-Must-Protect-Veterans-Using-Vouchers-to-End-Homelessness-e2iar30/a-ab5nf31

Find out which representatives and senators represent your district: https://iga.in.gov/information/find-legislators

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!

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Podcast questions? Topic ideas? E-mail Lauren: LVCarpenter@hvaf.org

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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/