Housing for Good

Episode 44 - Interview with Tina Lyne From Pfizer Inc.

This week on Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn interview Tina Lyne from Pfizer. Tina talks about the Brush Up Mac program and how she and other volunteers from Pfizer love to help others and help make McPherson County a great place to live.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Tina Lyne
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 25:14

Episode 43 - Interview With Housing Developer Derek Lee

Small communities can grow and thrive, but as this week's guest on Housing for Good pointed out, it takes commitment from developers, local and state officials, and community organizations to help make it happen. Join Karolyn and guest host Sherrie as they interview Derek Lee, a developer in Lindsborg, Kansas.
Hosts: Karolyn Moore, Sherrie Sparks
Guest: Derek Lee
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 19:43
 

Episode 42 - Interview with Laura Parks, Executive Director of United Way - McPherson County

This week on Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn interview Laura Parks, who is the Executive Director of United Way in McPherson County (UWMC). She discusses how UWMC assists non-profits in McPherson County, helping those in need.
 
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Laura Parks
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 34:04

Episode 41 - Interview with Rodney Denholm from Kansas State University Extension Office

Rodney Denholm knows a lot about personal finance and credit. He knows the situations that people can sometimes find themselves in. Join host Karolyn and guest host Sherrie as they talk with Rodney about consumer finances and credit counseling on Episode 41 of Housing for Good.
Hosts: Karolyn Moore, Sherrie Rickerson
Guest: Rodney Denholm
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 32:05

Episode 40 - Interview With Andi Amann from the McPherson Office of Central Kansas Foundation

Addiction is often one of the causes of homelessness, and the Central Kansas Foundation (CKF) strives to help those with addiction get back on their feet by offering both inpatient and outpatient services. In this episode, Chris and guest co-host Sherrie interview Andi Amann, a Peer Mentor/Recovery Coach at their office in McPherson. Andi discusses the programs that CKF offers while also discussing homelessness and addiction.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Sherrie Rickerson
Guest: Andi Amann
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 34:31

Episode 39 - Interview with Tucky Allen from Kansas WorkforceONE

Jobs and housing go hand-in-hand, and people who are without a job can sometimes find themselves homeless as well. This week Chris and Karolyn interview Tucky Allen, Business Services Director from Kansas WorkforceONE, as he talks about their programs and how they help people find jobs and return to the workforce.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Tucky Allen
Producer: Joey Hammers
Run Time: 29:12
 

Episode 38 - Interview with Erynne Farney Outreach and Resource Specialist for the Weatherization Program at SCKEDD

This week on Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn interview Erynne Farney, the Outreach and Resource Specialist for the South Central Kansas Economic Development District's weatherization program. Erynne discusses the program's benefits and how it helps many Kansas homeowners and renters within the development district.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Erynne Farney
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 28:35

Episode 37 - Interview with Stephanie Marsh Program Manager for the Grants Department at SCKEDD

The South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD) is an organization that helps to "enhance and improve the economic vitality, community, infrastructure, and housing quality within the region they serve." Join Chris and Karolyn this week as they interview Stephanie Marsh, Program Manager of Grants at SCKEDD, to learn about its programs.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Stephanie Marsh
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 31:11
 

Episode 36 - Housing News Special

Chris and Karolyn discuss housing issues related to affordable housing and policy along with, some of the issues related to development of affordable housing and the housing initiatives in McPherson County on this week's episode of Housing for Good.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 30:08

Episode 35 - Interview with Amy from Catholic Charities Wichita's SAFE Project

In this episode, Chris and Karolyn continue their conversation with Amy from Catholic Charities-Wichita's SAFE Project, a program helping women of domestic violence. This episode is Part II. For Part I, listen to Episode 16.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Amy
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 30:06