Housing for Good
Housing for Good is brought to you by McPherson Housing Coalition, the HUD-designated Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for McPherson County, Kansas. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to addressing housing needs, the Coalition develops and supports affordable housing opportunities throughout the region. As part of that mission, Housing for Good provides a forum for conversations about housing, affordability, homelessness, and community development.
Hosted by Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore, Housing for Good features conversations with guests from across the housing sector, as well as individuals whose work is connected to creating thriving communities. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding housing and affordability, discuss factors that affect an individual's ability to obtain and maintain stable housing, and examine local, state, and national responses to one of our most fundamental human needs—housing.
Episodes
Oct 28, 2024
Oct 28, 2024
25 min
Amy is a SAFE Project case manager who works with people who are, or have been, in domestic violence situations. SAFE Project is a joint venture between Catholic Charities and the Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF). Please join Chris and Karolyn as they talk with Amy from SAFE Project on this week's episode of Housing for Good.
Producer: Joey Hammers
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Amy
Runtime: 25:18
Oct 21, 2024
Oct 21, 2024
17 min
In this week's episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn sit down with Leslie Guinn, Executive Director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) in McPherson and Harvey Counties. Leslie discusses how CASA helps kids in the foster system.
Producer: Joey Hammers
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Leslie Guinn
Runtime: 17:12
Oct 14, 2024
Oct 14, 2024
22 min
This week's episode of Housing for Good has Chris and Karolyn speaking with Kansas State Senator Michael Fagg. Senator Fagg discusses his life in Topeka and explains some of the inter-workings of the Kansas State Senate and how you can help participate in state government issues. Please join us for this week's episode of Housing for Good.
Producer: Joey Hammers
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Kansas State Senator Michael Fagg
Runtime: 22:32
Oct 7, 2024
Oct 7, 2024
29 min
On this week's episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn interview Connie Grennan, the director of the McPherson, Kansas, Meals on Wheels program. Connie explains the program and and its benefits. She also discusses some of the issues and challenges.
Producer: Joey Hammers
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Connie Grennan
Runtime: 29:33
Sep 30, 2024
Sep 30, 2024
26 min
This week Chris and Karolyn interview Cheyenne Kroeker with the Kansas Department of Children and Families. Cheyenne works with the Social and Rehabilitation section of DCF. He works with those trying to return to the workforce.
Producer: Joey Hammers
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Cheyenne Kroeker
Runtime: 26:24
Sep 23, 2024
Sep 23, 2024
27 min
In this episode of Housing for Good, Megan Thompson and Stephanie Moss talk with Chris and Karolyn about the services and assistance that the Prairie View organization offers people of all ages.
Producer: Joey Hammers
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Stephanie Moss, Megan Thompson
Runtime: 27:48
Sep 16, 2024
Sep 16, 2024
19 min
City of McPherson police chief, Mikel Golden discusses with Chris and Karolyn how the McPherson police work with the city's homeless population on this week's episode of Housing for Good.
Producer: Joey Hammers
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Mikel Golden
Runtime: 19:15
Sep 9, 2024
Sep 9, 2024
18 min
Chris and Karolyn interview Dr. Cody Rierson of the Moundridge school district (USD 423) about how his district helps students and their families who are in need.
Producer: Joey Hammers
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Cody Rierson, Ed.D
Runtime: 18:55
Sep 3, 2024
Sep 3, 2024
19 min
David Case is the founder of the Omega Project in McPherson. In this week's episode, Chris and Karolyn sit down with David to discuss his program and how it helps those in need get back on their feet.
Producer: Joey Hammers
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Runtime: 19:28
Aug 26, 2024
Aug 26, 2024
11 min
Chris and Karolyn interview Sherrie, the case manager for McPherson Housing Coalition. Sherrie explains why she enjoys her work with McPherson Housing. why she enjoys helping those in need.
Producer: Joey Hammers
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Runtime: 12:00