Housing Alliance of Harvey & Marion Counties

10/17/2026

Weatherization reduces energy burden for families, improves indoor air quality, and employs thousands of Americans with good paying jobs!

We're so pleased to be celebrating 50 years of with our Community Action Partners, who provide FREE home weatherization upgrades for income-qualified renters and homeowners to improve energy efficiency and help familes save money.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://kshousingcorp.org/weatherization-assistance/

Services are customized for each individual residence but may include:
☔️Weather stripping
💨Caulking around doors and windows and other air
leaks
🛠Repair or replacement of inefficient/dangerous
furnaces
❄️Insulating walls, ceilings, floors
💡Lighting and ventilation upgrades

Thanks to our Kansas Community Action Partners out in the field: NEK-CAP, Inc. (Northeast Kansas Community Action Program) | ECKAN | North Central Regional Planning Commission | South Central Kansas Economic Development District - SCKEDD

09/25/2026

Happy National Tune-Up Day! 🔧

Your home works hard all year. Before the cold settles in, give it some attention. A furnace check, a clean dryer vent, and a working smoke detector keep your family safe, keep your bills down, and head off costly emergencies in the middle of winter.

Pick one item from the list and start this weekend. Small fixes today mean fewer emergencies tomorrow.

Renters, if something on this list needs attention, give your landlord a heads-up now. Early repairs are easier for everyone.

Save this post and share it with a neighbor. 🏡

09/23/2026

Fall is here, and a few hours this weekend can save you money and headaches all winter. 🍂

Small maintenance jobs now keep bigger repairs away later. Clogged gutters lead to water damage, drafty windows raise heating bills, and a dead smoke detector is a risk no one should take.

Use this checklist to get your home ready before the cold hits. Save it, share it, and check off what you can.

Renting? Keeping a home in good shape is a team effort. Tell your landlord early about leaks, drafts, or smoke detectors that aren't working so small fixes don't turn into big ones.

A safe, stable home starts with the small stuff. 🏡

09/12/2026

🏠 Have you checked out our Housing Assessment Report yet?

Housing affects nearly every part of a thriving community, from whether families can put down roots to whether employers can attract and retain workers.

The Housing Assessment Report takes a closer look at the realities facing Harvey County, including housing availability, affordability, current needs, and opportunities for the future.

The report gives us more than data. It gives our community a shared starting point for conversations about what comes next.

If you haven’t had a chance to dig into it yet, we encourage you to take a look. Whether you’re a resident, landlord, employer, community leader, developer, or simply someone who cares about the future of our communities, there’s information here worth knowing.

📖 Read the full Housing Assessment Report:
https://www.harveycounty.gov/media/Food%20and%20Farm%20Council/Page%20Documents/Housing%20Report/Housing%20Assessment%20Report_02_02_26%20FINAL_PDF.pdf

Understanding the challenge is an important step toward building solutions.

Harvey County Food & Farm Council

07/01/2026

As a member organization of the Kansas Housing Advocacy Network (KHAN), the Housing Alliance is committed to supporting policies and solutions that strengthen housing stability across
Kansas.

As of July 1, eligible Kansans may be able to have certain eviction records expunged, helping remove barriers to housing and creating opportunities for a brighter future.

We're honored to stand alongside partners across the state working to ensure every Kansan has access to safe, stable housing. Learn more: https://ucsjoco.org/public-policy-advocacy/ -EXPUNGEMENT-TOOLKIT

06/08/2026

A big step forward for housing stability in Kansas.

Alliance member and United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties Executive Director, Dalton Black, recently attended the bill signing for HB 2357 with Governor Laura Kelly.

This new law creates a path for eligible Kansans to seek expungement of past eviction records once the judgment has been satisfied, three years have passed, no new eviction judgment has been entered, and the prior landlord has been notified. It also encourages mediation, helping landlords and tenants work toward resolution before an eviction judgment is entered.

Why does this matter? Because eviction records can follow families for years, even after a situation has been resolved. That can make it harder to secure housing, maintain employment, and build stability.

HB 2357 is a practical, bipartisan solution that promotes accountability while giving Kansans a fair chance to move forward. Stable housing strengthens families, neighborhoods, schools, employers, and entire communities.

We’re grateful to Governor Kelly, the Kansas Legislature, Kansas Housing Advocacy Network, United Community Services of Johnson County, Kansas Legal Services, Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition, and all the advocates and community partners who helped move this important work forward.

Housing stability is community stability, and this is meaningful progress for Kansas.

05/13/2026

Finding a place to call home in Harvey and Marion Counties is getting harder. We’re taking a closer look at why.

Our latest blog breaks it down: what’s driving the housing gap in our community, and how we’re working together to close it.

Read it here: http://bit.ly/4tvUyWk

04/29/2026

Kansas renters and landlords—we want to hear from you.

The Kansas Housing Advocacy Network (KHAN) is launching a statewide survey to better understand what’s happening in our housing system—and how we can improve it together.

🏠 Takes about 10 minutes
📊 Helps shape real policy solutions
🤝 Designed for current and former Kansas renters and landlords
Add your voice and help build a stronger, more stable housing future for Kansas.

👉 KHAN RENTAL HOUSING SURVEY: https://redcap.jocogov.org/surveys/?s=W7J78D7D3W9WLEHW

Please share with your networks, clients, and community! The survey closes on May 15th.

04/13/2026

As housing and utility costs continue to put pressure on families, more people are having to make hard choices just to stay financially stable. This story from the Marion County Record offers a real-life example of what that can look like, and why conversations about housing affordability matter so much in our communities.

At the Housing Alliance of Harvey and Marion Counties, we know stable housing is the foundation for everything else: health, work, school, and overall well-being.

Read the article below.

Moving from house to RV brings financial relief, from Marion County Record for April 9, 2026

03/13/2026

Today Alliance member, Dalton Black at United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties, testified before the Kansas Senate Commerce Committee in support of HB 2357, a bill that would allow for expungement of certain eviction records and encourage mediation between tenants and landlords.

Through the Resource Navigation program, UWHMC works directly with families navigating housing, employment, childcare, and more. He shared two stories with the committee today: a working man who was evicted after a life-altering medical event left him partially paralyzed, and a mother who fled domestic violence with her two children. Both have done the work to get back on their feet. Both are ready to move forward. But lingering eviction records continue to hold them back, and right now, there is nothing our supportive services can do to work around it.

In Kansas, 38% of households fall below the ALICE Threshold. These are families doing everything they're supposed to do, yet one setback can put stable housing out of reach.

HB 2357 does not erase accountability. It says that when someone has made things right, they deserve a path forward. Nonprofits can't do this work alone. When direct service is paired with thoughtful policy, we strengthen families, support the workforce, and build more stable communities.