If You Give Them a Home, You Give Them So Much More
Think about the last time you had a really long day. Maybe you were exhausted. Maybe nothing went as planned. Maybe all you wanted was to get home, change into something comfortable, make dinner and forget about the world for a little while. There's a certain comfort in…
The Gift of Time: A Family’s Journey Through Pancreatic Cancer
This Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we're sharing the story of one family whose journey reminds us that when someone is facing cancer, time together is one of the greatest gifts of all. Shortly after his 80th birthday, Fred Kirchhoff received news that would change life for him and…
One Day of Goodness. 2,000 Nights for Families Who Need Them.
September 17 lasted just one day. Its impact will stretch across thousands of nights. This year, our community came together for Day of Goodness and Evening of Goodness, presented by Dempsey Bakery, a day of service, connection and generosity centered around families who travel to Little Rock for…
When Specialized Medical Care Takes a Family Far From Home
Some of the most important advances in medicine are happening in highly specialized programs—places where physicians, researchers, therapists and other healthcare professionals come together to care for patients with complex medical needs. For families, access to that level of care can be life-changing. It can also mean leaving…
From Chile to Little Rock: A Family’s Journey of Hope
There are moments in life when everything quietly shifts—when what begins as a small concern turns into a path you never expected to walk. For Daniel and María, that moment came when their son, Pascual, was still just a baby. What they first believed might be something minor…
Home Is Part of the Healing: Why Healthcare Hospitality Matters More Than Ever
Most people think of hospitality as making someone feel welcome. A warm meal. A comfortable bed. A friendly smile. But when a family is miles from home because of a medical crisis, hospitality becomes something much bigger. It becomes stability. It becomes peace of mind. It becomes the…
The Place They Knew to Call
David, Jared and Toni Santifer There are some places you never expect to return to. Not because they weren't meaningful. But because the season that brought you there was one you prayed had ended for good. For Toni Santifer and her family, Goodness Village was one of those…
Corporate Volunteering In Arkansas: Creative Ways Companies Can Give Back This Summer
Summer is the perfect time for businesses to step outside the office and invest in their communities. Corporate volunteering in Arkansas gives companies an opportunity to strengthen team culture, support local nonprofits, and make a lasting difference for families and individuals facing difficult circumstances. Whether you're planning a…
The Quiet Things a Father Carries
Fred and Kathy Eckhert, previous Goodness Village Guests This Father's Day, we're thinking about the quiet strength of fathers. Not the kind that makes headlines or demands attention. The kind that shows up every day in a thousand small ways. The kind that drives through the night, sits…
Mental Health Matters During Medical Journeys
Supporting Families Through More Than Just the Physical Challenges May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the importance of emotional well-being and the challenges many families face during difficult medical journeys. At Goodness Village, we provide support for families traveling for medical care in…