Mid-Year Impact: Your Gifts in Action
We are excited to present our mid-year impact and highlight the progress we have made in 2024. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed their time, talent, or resources as we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. Thank…
Supporting the Harris Family through Community Partnership with CARTI and Goodness Village!
For years, Charles Harris was treated by a dermatologist in De Queen for various skin conditions, including skin cancer. Charles was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, and when the cancer progressed to his pituitary gland he was referred to CARTI in Little Rock for further treatment. Initially, Charles…
The Medeiros Family, Finding Heartfelt Comfort and Care
Baby Cam was diagnosed with congenital heart disease when KarissaMedeiroswas just 20 weeks pregnant with him. Shortly after his birth, he underwent a critical heart procedure. However, it became clear that a heart transplant was necessary for Cam to return home to his family. TheMedeirosfamily discovered Goodness Village…
A Mother’s Love; The Inspiring Story of One of Our Guests, A Mom of Six!
As Mother's Day approaches, we are privileged to share the remarkable journey of Linsay Beidler, a mother whose path took an unexpected turn when her 5-year-old son received a devastating medical diagnosis with no cure. "My husband Giovanni and I are blessed with 6 beautiful children, all under…
Belinda and Kent Sibley are Highlighted during Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month
With our busy lives, it's easy for essential tasks to slip through the cracks. For Kent Sibley, a routine annual check-up in May 2023 proved life-altering when his bloodwork revealed that he had cancer.
Michelle and Michael Reynolds Gift Books to Guests
Michelle and Michael Reynolds were recent guests at Goodness Village. During their time, Michelle wrote a book about her experience as a caregiver. She turned these writings into a book that was recently published! Michelle and Michael decided to give a book to all of our Goodness Village…
Ezra’s Story of Resilience and Gratitude
In April 2020, we first introduced you to the Kirschner family during a time of uncertainty and fear. Haley Jane and Brenton Kirschner had just welcomed their first and only child, Ezra, into the world, who was diagnosed with Spina Bifida.
A Journey of Faith, Family, and Goodness
We would like to honor and recognize the dedication and tireless efforts of family caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month. Carol Leach is a compassionate caregiver to her husband, Larry. Their faith in "God's Got This" carried them through a life-altering experience and we are happy to be a part of their story.
A Journey of Courage and Family Bonds
In the face of adversity, the Blackwell’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and family. Goodness Village is honored to provide a comforting oasis during their darkest hours.
Finding Our Home Away from Home
Tom Van Meer and his wife Peggy came to UAMS in Little Rock in 2016 after discovering cancer in Tom’s back. Tom was 63 with severe pain in his back. Their first week in Little Rock was spent in countless hours of testing. Eventually, the results showed that…