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
Jan 8, 2025
Jan 8, 2025
38 min
In this episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn sit down with Michael Hilleary and Christopher Moe, attorneys with Kansas Legal Services. Join Chris and Karolyn as they learn all about the Kansas Landlord and Tenant Act and how it applies to both renters and landlords. Please join us for Part I, Episode 26, of this interesting topic here on Housing for Good.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guests: Michael Hilleary, Christopher Moe
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 38:14
Dec 30, 2024
Dec 30, 2024
21 min
Vicky Porter, from Outreach McPherson, joins Chris and Karolyn on this week's episode. She is one of many individuals who are instrumental in helping those less fortunate. Vicky talks about the organization she is president of, and how they help citizens of McPherson County when they are in need.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Vicky Porter
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 21:49
Dec 23, 2024
Dec 23, 2024
24 min
In this episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn recap many of the interviews and topics discussed on the program since it premiered back in July of 2024.
Happy Holidays from all of us at McPherson Housing Coalition and Housing for Good!
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guests: None
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 24:34
Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
22 min
Chris and Karolyn sit down with Jackie Gilby and discuss legal expungements, how they benefit those seeking them and how they can benefit the community. While neither Chris, Karolyn, nor Jackie are attorneys, all three have had experience with the expungement process to some degree, with Jackie's being the most fascinating. Please join us for this week's episode of Housing for Good.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guests: Jackie Gilby
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 22:35
Dec 11, 2024
Dec 11, 2024
23 min
In part 2 of the discussion about the Kansas Special Committee on Available and Affordable Housing bipartisan and joint chamber meeting, Chris and Karolyn continue to talk about the topics discussed during this important session.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guests: None
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 23:57
Dec 4, 2024
Dec 4, 2024
25 min
This week, Chris and Karolyn talk about the video Zoom video conference they attended with the Kansas Special Committee on Available and Affordable Housing. The committee meeting was a joint session with members from both the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives participating along with, various NGOs and nonprofit organizations. This is part 1 of a 2 part, Housing for Good episode.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guests: None
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 25:02
Nov 27, 2024
Nov 27, 2024
38 min
On this week's episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn interview LaVon Ediger and Shulah Neff of McPherson's ReUse It Center. The ReUse It Center helps to keep things out of the landfills by refurbishing items, if needed and then reselling them. Additionally, the Center is also extremely beneficial when it comes to helping those in need. Please join us on this week's Housing for Good.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guests: LaVon Ediger, Shulah Neff
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 38:50
Nov 18, 2024
Nov 18, 2024
17 min
This week on Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn chat with Natalie Cornett, who is the property manager for Northgate Manor Senior Living Community in McPherson. They discuss the community, its amenities, and issues that can befall older citizens.
Producer: Joey Hammers
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Natalie Cornett
Runtime: 17:45
Nov 11, 2024
Nov 11, 2024
17 min
Milton Collins is the Director of Community Development and Neighborhood Services in Lindsborg, Kansas. Chris and Karolyn sit down with Milton and discuss housing issues and how the city of Lindsborg is tackling its housing issues and helping to build a better community for all Lindsborg residents.
Producer: Joey Hammers
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Milton Collins
Runtime: 17:48
Nov 4, 2024
Nov 4, 2024
20 min
On this week's episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn speak with Michelle Schnabel, the director of the Animal Control Shelter in McPherson, Kansas. Michelle discusses the animal shelter and how it helps those in need, and potentially all of the citizens of McPherson.
Producer: Joey Hammers
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Michelle Schnabel
Runtime: 20:59