30th Anniversary Feature: Meet Founding Volunteer, Anita Blanton
30 Years of Goodness: A Look Back at Our Beginnings Long before Goodness Village became a haven of rest and recovery for families seeking medical treatment in Little Rock, two women—Anita Blanton and Carolyn Johnson—found themselves in the same place: hospital waiting rooms, sitting long hours with their…
Fatherhood often begins with joy. For Brett, it began with a helicopter ride.
His son, Caperton “Cape,” was born very premature at just 27 weeks. Along with the challenges of beingborn so early, doctors discovered Cape had a gap in his esophagus and a blockage in his intestines. Heneeded immediate, specialized care at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Brett flew with his newborn…
A Mother’s Love That Crossed Continents
“Your child has a genetic disease that has no cure.” No mother ever expects to hear those words. For Regina Minassian, the moment her 3-year-old son Zeca was diagnosed with a rare and progressive genetic disease was the beginning of an unimaginable journey—one fueled by fierce love and…
30 Years of Designing Comfort, Care, and Community!
Behind the Doors with Our Apartment Care & Design Team At Goodness Village, providing a safe, welcoming home-away-from-home is at the heart of everything we do. That mission comes to life every day through the incredible work of our Apartment Care & Design team — Janet, Lori, and…
Finding Strength and Support: Chris and Elizabeth Seab’s Journey with Multiple Myeloma
March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, a time to recognize and support those battling this rare and challenging blood cancer. Multiple myeloma affects approximately 35,000 individuals in the United States each year. In honor of those affected, we share the journey of Chris and Elizabeth Seab from Montana,…
Wheeling for Healing: Cycling Across America for Multiple Myeloma Awareness
March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, and at Goodness Village, this holds special significance. Our organization began 30 years ago exclusively for those battling multiple myeloma, providing a home away from home during treatment. While we expanded in 2020 to serve patients with other serious medical conditions, our…
Honoring a Legacy of Compassion: The Story of Lindsey McDonald’s Volunteer Journey
Lindsey McDonald began her volunteer work with Goodness Village in August 2023, driven by a deeply personal experience that shaped her mission to give back. Inspired by the challenges she faced while caring for her mother who battled myeloid leukemia, Lindsey sought a way to honor her mother’s…
Building Community Through Service: Mitchell Williams’ Partnership with Goodness Village
Anna Zink, Marketing Coordinator at Mitchell Williams Law Firm, has been with the firm for nearly 14 years. Her responsibilities span across marketing, advertising, special events, and assisting with attorney onboarding. Throughout her career, she has always been involved in marketing, event planning, and business development. But one…
30th Anniversary Feature: Regina Graham
https://vimeo.com/1051934357?share=copy For30 years, Goodness Village has been providing a home away from home for families traveling to Little Rock for medical treatment. As we celebrate this incrediblemilestone, we’re sharing the stories of the people who made it all possible. In this first installment of our30th Anniversary Highlights, we’re…
Finding Help and Hope: The Gabbard Family’s Experience at Goodness Village
The Gabbard family, consisting of Andrew, Meagan, their daughter Clara, and baby Callan, recently shared their moving experience during their stay at Goodness Village. This special place became their temporary home as they anticipated the birth of Callan, who was diagnosed with spina bifida. Callan's arrival was marked…