Roger That - A Podcast Presented by HVAF of Indiana HVAF - Helping Veterans And Families

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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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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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.

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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.



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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.


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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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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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