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
May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
29 min
In this episode of Housing for Good, Donna Schenck-Hamlin talks with Chris and Karolyn about community land trusts and how they can help make housing affordable in communities. This is Part 1 of a two part episode.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Donna Schenck-Hamlin
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 29:26
May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
27 min
In this episode, Chris and Karolyn discuss the first housing initiative meeting between the various stakeholders in the County following the release of the housing study. The meeting was highly productive, with a great turnout of participants. There are plans for future meetings. Some great points were brought up, and on this podcast, our hosts discuss some of the more interesting and important ones.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 27:08
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
25 min
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
May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025
19 min
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
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025
34 min
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
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
32 min
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
Apr 16, 2025
Apr 16, 2025
34 min
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
Apr 9, 2025
Apr 9, 2025
29 min
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
Apr 2, 2025
Apr 2, 2025
28 min
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
Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
31 min
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