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…
The Guthries Second Stay for a Second Heart Surgery
In April 2020, Aurelius was born with a heart condition that required immediate emergency surgery in Little Rock. His “Gigi”, Lesley Guthrie, helped her son and daughter-in-law connect with Goodness Village after a long drive from El Dorado. The Guthries stayed at Goodness Village until Aurelius was discharged…
A New Family Finds Everything They Need at Goodness Village
Lesley Guthrie was waiting with excitement for her grandson, Aurelius, to be born in April 2020. When everything began shutting down around them due to COVID, Lesley knew her son, Mason, and his wife, Alley, would not experience the birth they had been planning for. Lesley’s testimony describes…
A Blessing to Experience Goodness Village
The Hatfields learned about Goodness Village after Tom was diagnosed with pre-Leukemia cancers. For them, our apartments were a blessing to experience love and kindness from others. The Hatfields were grateful to have a home where their grandchildren could visit and they could be together as a family…
Abi Finds Support and Friendship During Daughter’s NICU Stay
Abi Hurst stayed at Goodness Village for more than 100 days while her daughter received care in the NICU at UAMS. The day after she was born the country began shutting down due to COVID restrictions. Abi was in the hospital, alone and scared, with her daughter while…
Goodness Village Provides “Everything We Needed” After Treatment
Stephanie Holmberg was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and received CAR T-cell therapy at UAMS in Little Rock. After her treatment, she could barely stand and found her apartment at Goodness Village equipped with everything she needed to rest safely. With her mom as her caregiver, Stephanie recovered from…
The Meltons Discover Peace of Mind at Goodness Village
Nick Melton was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in January 2020. He received treatment, but relapsed at the end of the year. His next step was to receive a bone marrow transplant at UAMS. His wife and primary caregiver, Karen, knew that they would need somewhere close to…