MHC has collaborated with Community Action in Topeka, KS, to provide Emergency Rent or Utility Assistance-one-time payments to help prevent eviction and homelessness for McPherson County residents.
Applications are available at the MHC office.
MHC offers assistance with security deposits, rent, and utilities for families enrolled in the Homeless Prevention programs. The family must have received an eviction notice.
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance is a program designed to help income-eligible households with rent, security deposits, and utility deposits. MHC may pay the difference between a rent standard for the unit size and 30% of the family's monthly-adjusted income.
MHC collaborates with KS Legal Aide to offer legal assistance with expungements to remove barriers to housing stability. Applications can be picked up at the MHC office.
This unique community is for those who find themselves homeless and need a place to stay while getting back on their feet. Each tiny home allows the family to live independently for 90 days while they work with a case manager to make an individualized plan.
This program helps low-income homeowners with a $10,000 grant (62 years+) or a loan (1% interest) of up to $40,000 (no age requirements) to make home repairs. As long as grant funds are available, homeowners may qualify for both.
All the Services provided by McPherson Housing Coalition, Inc. are available to those who live in McPherson County, are income-eligible, and need housing assistance.
Madison Langdon - Case Manager
Madison is a Case Manager with MHC. She has previous experience as a case manager in the mental health setting. Madison has a bachelor’s degree from Central Christian College and a Masters in Social Work from Western New Mexico University. She has a passion for meeting people’s needs and helping them progress in their well-being.
Madison and her husband Adam have been living in McPherson for about 6 years. They both grew up in Virginia, but stayed in McPherson after attending college. Madison enjoys drinking coffee, running, being outside, and spending time with friends and family.
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Richard Miller - Board President
Richard has been on the MHC board since 2018, first as the Vice President, and now president. As a current member of the financial staff for the City of McPherson, he has served as the liaison between McPherson Housing Coalition and the Kansas Housing Corporation in Topeka. In this vital role he assists with processing that Emergency Solutions Grant application from HUD every year and the monthly requests for reimbursement from the state.
Richard grew up in McPherson and graduated from the local high school in 1988. He earned his BA in Business Administration (Major – Accounting / Minor – Finance) from Washburn University in Topeka in 1993. Previously employed by Oneok-Kansas Gas Service in Overland Park, Kansas, he worked in the Capital Asset division.
Richard and his wife, Leslee, have five children and one granddaughter.
Milton Collins - Board Member
Milton works as the Director of Community Development & Community Services at the City of Lindsborg where he oversees planning and development initiatives, including housing. He sits on the board of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Design Review Board. Milton is part of the McPherson Housing Task Force, The McPherson Youth Football Association In addition, he is also a McPherson County Sheriff Reserve Officer.
Milton joined McPherson Housing Coalition’s Board of Directors because of MHC’s mission of helping people leave a bad situation or grow from their current situation. He says, “Being able to help those in need is something that keeps me motivated.”
Cheyenne Kroeker - Board Member
Stanford [Cheyenne] Kroeker is honored to serve the McPherson community as it’s Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor through the state of Kansas’ Dept. for Children and Families. He is also a professor for Central Christian College of KS in their online undergraduate programs. Cheyenne is a father of 4 beautiful girls and enjoys spending time doing anything outdoors with his family or exploring the nooks and crannies of the Midwest with his wife, Alison.
Barb Tuxhorn - Board Member
Barb has served as the City Clerk for the City of Inman, Kansas since 2012. She represents that community on our board. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in social work from Washburn University, Barbara worked for the Salvation Army, SRS (family service) and as a social worker and court services officer in Hutchinson.
Barb and her husband Rick have lived in Inman since 1994, when they moved there with their two daughters. Rick works at McPherson College in the financial office. Barbara enjoys reading, fishing, and kayaking in her spare time.
Masters in Social Work from Western New Mexico University. She has a passion for meeting people’s needs and helping them progress in their well-being.
Richard has been on the MHC board since 2018, first as the Vice President, and now president. As a current member of the financial staff for the City of McPherson, he has served as the liaison between McPherson Housing Coalition and the Kansas Housing Corporation in Topeka. In this vital role he assists with processing that Emergency Solutions Grant application from HUD every year and the monthly requests for reimbursement from the state.
Stanford [Cheyenne] Kroeker is honored to serve the McPherson community as it’s Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor through the state of Kansas’ Dept. for Children and Families. He is also a professor for Central Christian College of KS in their online undergraduate programs. Cheyenne is a father of 4 beautiful girls and enjoys spending time doing anything outdoors with his family or exploring the nooks and crannies of the Midwest with his wife, Alison.
Barb has served as the City Clerk for the City of Inman, Kansas since 2012. She represents that community on our board. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in social work from Washburn University, Barbara worked for the Salvation Army, SRS (family service) and as a social worker and court services officer in Hutchinson.