McPherson Housing Coalition, Inc.

09/14/2026

Homelessness: The Tip of the Iceberg

When we think about homelessness, we often picture the person we can see living on the street. But what about the people we don't see?

Marcella Maguire, Ph.D., Director of Health Systems Integration at Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) and a leader in the National Center for Housing and Health, explains that visible homelessness is only the “tip of the iceberg.”

People may be staying in shelters, doubling up with friends or family, moving from place to place, or depending on programs that keep them from living on the street. And as housing becomes increasingly expensive, more people are falling into homelessness, including adults over 50.

Hear more from Marcella in this week's Housing for Good.

09/09/2026

What happens after you give someone experiencing homelessness a bed for the night?

For Second Light in Wichita, Kansas, shelter is just the beginning.
This week on Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn talk with Second Light board member Kent Miracle about an approach that combines shelter with case management and access to more than 20 community service providers. The goal is to help each person address the individual barriers standing between them and stable housing.

Kent also shares why this work is personal. After experiencing homelessness himself, he remembers the mixture of relief, gratitude, freedom, and fear that came with finally having a home again.

It's a conversation about hope, independence, compassion, and an important idea: helping someone into housing doesn't mean simply handing them the keys and saying, "Good luck." The journey continues.

Listen to Episode 113 of Housing for Good.

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...

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

The Fear of Starting Over

Relief. Freedom. Gratitude. And fear.

Kent Miracle remembers experiencing all of those emotions when, after being homeless on and off for about five years, he was finally able to turn the corner.

That lived experience now helps him understand the fear and uncertainty others may face as they begin a new chapter. At Second Light, Kent says the goal is to earn people’s trust and walk with them through the journey—not simply as a guide, but as a companion.

09/02/2026

A Second Chance: Clearing Evictions in Kansas

What if an eviction from years ago is still standing between someone and a new home?

This week on Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn welcome Matt Keenan, J.D., Executive Director of Kansas Legal Services, for a conversation about Kansas’s new eviction expungement law and what it could mean for people trying to move beyond a difficult chapter in their lives.

Matt walks us through who may qualify, why outstanding balances and landlord notification matter, and where Kansans can begin the process. We also talk about the free civil legal services available through Kansas Legal Services, the challenges facing rural communities with fewer attorneys, and the impact of expungement clinics across the state.

Most importantly, we talk about second chances and what happens when an old record that has followed someone for years is finally no longer standing in the way of housing, employment, and a fresh start.

It’s an informative conversation with a lot of heart, and one that could help someone you know.

08/31/2026

Can You Expunge an Eviction in Kansas?

For some Kansans, the answer may now be yes.

Kansas' new eviction expungement law could offer people with a past eviction an opportunity to move forward. In this week's Housing for Good snippet, Matt Keenan, J.D., Executive Director of Kansas Legal Services, explains what the new law could mean for Kansans and why many people may be able to begin the process without hiring an attorney.

Watch the snippet now, and join us Wednesday for the full conversation with Matt about eviction expungement, second chances, and the work Kansas Legal Services is doing across the state.

08/29/2026

At McPherson Housing, we believe that a shelter is only the beginning. Families should have a clear path to move forward toward stable and permanent housing. We are committed to providing the support and resources necessary to empower families on their journey to independence and homeownership.

08/26/2026

What if we could build quality homes differently and make homeownership more affordable in the process?

On this week’s Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn talk with Kent Miracle, Chief Market Officer of Prime Craftsman Homes, about modern modular housing and why it could become an important part of addressing the affordable housing shortage.

They talk about how modular homes are built, why building in a controlled environment can lower costs without lowering quality, and what communities can do to make new housing easier to develop. They also discuss zoning, collaboration, skilled trades, workforce opportunities, and the importance of giving more families the opportunity to own a quality home and build equity.

It’s a conversation about housing, but it’s also about something
bigger: communities being willing to work together, try something different, and ask, “What if?”

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 construct...