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
Mar 19, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
30 min
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
Mar 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
30 min
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
Mar 5, 2025
Mar 5, 2025
31 min
Chris and Karolyn interview landlord, Kathy Nicholson. She and her husband Robert, "Bob," own 21 homes in McPherson. Join us as she talks about being a landlord on this week's Housing for Good.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Kathy Nicholson
Produced: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 31:52
Feb 26, 2025
Feb 26, 2025
33 min
Real estate is one of the things that help people remain stable, an anchor to the communities in which we live. Joining Chris and Karolyn this week are Kendra Kuchta and Julie Wenthe real estate agents in South Central Kansas. Please join us for this week's episode of Housing for Good.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guests: Kendra Kuchta, Julie Wenthe
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 33:10
Feb 19, 2025
Feb 19, 2025
26 min
This week, Chris and Karolyn interviewed Dr. Lara Vanderhoof on Housing for Good. They discuss the serious topic of human trafficking and the methods people can use to help combat this terrible crime. Please join us for this episode of Housing for Good.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Dr. Lara Vanderhoof
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 26:48
Feb 12, 2025
Feb 12, 2025
26 min
Sally Scott is the director of the McPherson Senior Center in McPherson, Kansas. On this episode, she talks with Chris and Karolyn about the activities and services the Center offers residents of McPherson County. Please join us for this week's episode of Housing for Good.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Sally Scott
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 26:56
Feb 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025
30 min
This week on Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn interview Carissa Paxton, the Housing Coordinator for the City of Hutchinson, Kansas. In this episode, Carissa discusses the various initiatives Hutchinson is undertaking to enhance housing options for its residents.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Carissa Paxton
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 30:37
Jan 29, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
26 min
Brush Up Mac is an annual event run by McPherson Housing Coalition Inc. This program helps people who otherwise might not have the resources to do certain things around their home. The program runs entirely on volunteers and donations. In this episode, Chris and Karolyn sit down with Louie Potts-Peterson, a recipient of the Brush Up Mac program. Louie discusses how the program has benefited her.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Louie Potts-Peterson
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 26:22
Jan 20, 2025
Jan 20, 2025
27 min
This week we have a special episode discussing the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, and how a natural event can cause catastrophic change to peoples lives and well being. Join Chris and Karolyn for this week's special episode of Housing for Good.
Note: The time between when this episode was recorded and it's release date is delayed thus, the fire containment numbers mentioned on the podcast are out of date and no longer valid.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 27:46
Jan 15, 2025
Jan 15, 2025
40 min
This is Part II of the interview with Michael Hilleary and Christopher Moe, attorneys from Kansas Legal Services. They continue their discussion with Chris and Karolyn about the Kansas Landlord and Tenant Act. Learn about what action you, as a Kansas resident, can take as a tenant or landlord should an issue arise. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Housing for Good.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guests: Michael Hilleary, Christopher Moe
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 40:22