Housing for Good

Can shared housing help individuals experiencing homelessness find stability and independence? In this episode of Housing for Good, Karolyn welcomes Todd Walker, Executive Director of Judeo-Christian Outreach Center, Inc. (JCOC) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Todd explains how JCOC's shared housing program uses individual room leases, landlord partnerships, and supportive case management to make hou...

What happens when a community comes together to fight food insecurity? Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore welcome Jamie Pruitt, Director of City Compassion in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, who joined them via Zoom on October 23, 2026, to share how a small food distribution effort grew into a grocery-store-style pantry serving approximately 1,200 families each month. Jamie discusses the importance of provid...

What does a thrift store have to do with housing stability? More than you might think! In this episode of Housing for Good, host Chris Goodson welcomes Jill Perry, Manager of Save 'N Share Thrift Store in McPherson, Kansas. Founded in 1973, Save 'N Share has grown into a valuable community resource supported by donations and more than 100 volunteers. Through Churches United in Ministry, store proc...

What if the key to stronger affordable housing communities isn't just building more homes, but investing in the people who live in them? This week on Housing for Good, Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore welcome Althea Arnold, MPP, Senior Vice President for Policy and Chief Operating Officer at Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF). Althea shares research showing that affordable housing...

Medicare can feel like alphabet soup—but it doesn’t have to. This week on Housing for Good, Jana McKinney of L&L Advisors joins us to break down Medicare in plain language. We talk about Parts A, B, C and D, Medicare supplements, why prescription drug plans should be reviewed every year, and what to consider when planning for retirement. Jana also explains programs that may help people struggl...

This week on Housing for Good, Jamie Whitehouse, LCMFT, of Advocate Counseling and Therapeutic Services of Kansas joins Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore to explore the connection between stable housing, trauma, and mental health. Jamie explains how stable housing provides more than shelter. Predictability, privacy, safety, routine, and a place to recover can help the nervous system begin moving out...

What does it take to create housing that truly works for the people and communities it serves? Chris and Karolyn welcome back Otis Odell, AIA, LEED AP, Principal and National Sector Leader for Housing Projects at HED, for a wide-ranging conversation about new approaches to housing. From modular construction and adaptive reuse to employer-supported workforce housing, Otis explores how communities c...

What does housing have to do with healthcare? As it turns out, quite a lot. In this Zoom interview, Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore welcome Marcella Mcguire, Ph. D., of the National Center for Housing and Health, powered by Corporation for Supportive Housing, for a conversation about the connection between stable housing, health, and supportive services. Marcella explains how supportive housing co...

What does it take to help someone move from homelessness toward lasting stability? In this episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn welcome back Kent Miracle, board member of Second Light in Wichita, Kansas. Second Light takes a different approach to homelessness. Shelter is only the beginning. Guests are connected with case management and more than 20 community providers who can help addres...

An eviction can follow someone long after they’ve moved out, creating another barrier when they try to find safe, stable housing. But a new Kansas law is giving some people an opportunity to clear that record and move forward. This week on Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn are joined by Matt Keenan, J.D., Executive Director of Kansas Legal Services, to talk about Kansas’s new eviction expungemen...

What if one answer to the affordable housing shortage isn’t building cheaper homes, but building quality homes more efficiently? In this episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn sit down with Kent Miracle, Chief Market Officer of Prime Craftsman Homes, to explore how modern modular construction is changing the conversation around affordable housing. Kent explains how homes built in a control...

Housing instability, poverty, and child welfare are deeply connected. In this episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn talk with Shanelle Dupree, J.D., founder of Dupree Perspective, about what happens when families need help—and how the systems meant to support them can sometimes create additional barriers. Shanelle discusses the difference between poverty and neglect, the challenges faced...

How do you upgrade the heating, cooling, ventilation, and energy efficiency of an aging apartment building without tearing into walls and severely disrupting the people who live there? In this episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn talk with mechanical engineer David Goldstein, P.E., about the Hydronic Shell, an innovative approach to retrofitting older multifamily buildings from the outsi...

If you or someone you love is aging, living with a disability, or caring for a family member, this episode offers valuable information about services that can make life easier. Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore are joined by Jenny Long from the Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Together they discuss how the ADRC connects Kansans with resources for caregiving, housing supports, Medi...

In this episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn welcome Dr. Cody Rierson, Superintendent of McPherson Public Schools USD 418 for an insightful conversation about the growing connection between housing and student success. Together they discuss the challenges teachers face when affordable housing is out of reach, how housing instability impacts learning, and why strong relationships between...

Student housing is about much more than providing a bed. It creates the foundation for student success, personal growth, mental wellness, and a sense of belonging. In this episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn welcome Cathy Brown, Ed. D. Vice President of Transformation and Achievement at Central Christian College of Kansas. Together they explore how safe, supportive housing helps student...

Communities separated by nearly 2,000 miles... yet arriving at many of the same conclusions about affordable housing and homelessness. In Episode 105 (Part 1), Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore welcome Matthew Vorderstrasse, Executive Director of the North Bend City Coos Curry Housing Authorities in Oregon, to discuss how communities across the country are independently building coordinated housing...

What does it really take to help someone move from homelessness to lasting stability? In this episode of Housing for Good, Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore continue their discussion on the housing continuum by exploring why emergency shelters are only the first step. They explain how wraparound services, permanent supportive housing, affordable housing, and ultimately homeownership create a pathway...

When Amanda and her husband paid off their home, they asked themselves a simple question: How can we give back? Their answer became Soap for Hope, a charitable project that provides hygiene products, cleaning supplies, paper goods, clothing, and other essentials to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. In this episode, Amanda shares how the service effort began, how it has grow...

n this episode of Housing for Good, Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore sit down with Shalei Shea, BSN, RN, Administrator of the McPherson County Health Department, to discuss the many ways public health affects everyday life. From mental health and preventive care to family planning, WIC services, community outreach, and childhood safety programs, the conversation explores how health departments help...

The YMCA is about far more than exercise equipment and fitness classes. In Episode 101 of Housing for Good, Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore sit down with David Foster, Senior Branch Director for the Greater Wichita YMCA, to discuss how the YMCA supports individuals and families through wellness programs, youth development, cancer survivor support, water safety education, financial assistance, and...

In this milestone 100th episode of Housing for Good, Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore explore the lasting effects of childhood trauma and how early experiences can influence relationships, trust, education, employment, and housing stability throughout adulthood. Drawing from their own personal experiences, Chris and Karolyn discuss the impact of abuse, instability, frequent moves, and other adverse...

On this episode of Housing for Good, Karolyn Moore sits down with Nathan Guile of the Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition's Lived Experience Advisory Board. Nathan shares his personal journey through homelessness, recovery, and rebuilding stability, along with the lessons he learned along the way. The conversation explores the importance of outreach, connection, dignity-centered support, and the r...

This week on Housing for Good, Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore continue their conversation with Kym Crupper about navigating school support systems, Section 504 plans, IEPs, and the realities many families face while dealing with housing instability and educational challenges. The discussion explores the emotional and practical difficulties parents encounter when advocating for their children, how...

In the final installment of our four-part Summit Series, Housing for Good continues its live conversations from the 2026 Kansas Summit on Homelessness and Housing in Manhattan, Kansas. Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore speak with Mary Jo from Sunflower Health Plan and Westin Shehi from the Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition about Medicaid services, transportation support, HMIS systems, homelessness...