News & Events
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month
For more than 40 years, GoodLife has been a proud provider of services and programs for individuals with disabilities. Throughout the month we are celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and honoring the men and women in our services. It is a privilege to teach, encourage and care for our residents. Thank you for supporting our mission.
ANCOR shares “The Quest for the Good Life” Episode 2
In the first episode of the vlog, we took a close look at how COVID-19 exposed the scariest aspects of institutionalized, congregate care. The most recent edition of Connections, the newsletter published by ANCOR, featured an article from our blog. Episode 2 of “The Quest for the Good Life” now looks forward and imagines a care system where real relationships… watch now
RISE continues learning, growing and giving back
Although some of our programs look different right now, that doesn’t mean our residents are not staying busy and the men and women who participate in RISE are no exception. RISE is GoodLife’s day-services program for semi-independent adults to practice becoming a more independent, active member and leader within the community. We continue to hone our money management skills by… read more
ANCOR Connections shares The Quest for the Good Life
As providers, we are continuously on The Quest for the Good Life, and Dr. Mike Strouse has created a video blog series reflecting on where we have come from and how we can get to where we need to go. The most recent edition of Connections, the newsletter published by ANCOR, featured an article from our blog highlights better way… watch now
Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic
It’s an extremely hopeful time at GoodLife as we kick off the new year with exciting news! We are grateful to host Covid-19 vaccine clinics for our resident and staff throughout January and February across all of our sites. Thank you to everyone at GoodLife for being true #Lifesavers. You are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our… read more
GoodLife founder and board member makes a meaningful difference
GoodLife is grateful to have amazing people involved with all parts of the organization as parents, founders, partners and members of our Board of Directors, each working to move our mission forward. Jan Bowen Sheldon is both a founder and Board member who recently retired from her teaching position at the University of Kansas. Find out about her history with… read more
Happy Holidays from GoodLife!
Wishing you Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year from our GoodLife family to yours.
Update on Tax Credit Campaign
Just a few more days to give…and receive! It’s not too late to take advantage of the Community Service Tax Credits from the Kansas Department of Commerce before the end of the year. There is still time to make a donation and receive half of your donation back as a credit on your 2020 Kansas Tax Return. Funds raised will… read more
ANCOR featured recent GoodLife article on collaborative staff training
The November edition of Connections, the newsletter published by ANCOR, featured an article from our blog. The piece outlined ways our KU partnership, under the leadership of Dr. Florence DiGennaro Reed, is so valuable and how we ensure our new staff training or pre-service workshop (PSW) as we call it, along with continuing education and training for our current staff… read more
Tax Credit Campaign Underway
Now is the time to give…and receive! As you may have heard, earlier this year we were awarded Community Service Tax Credits from the Kansas Department of Commerce. For a limited time you may be able to receive half of your donation back as a credit on your 2020 Kansas Tax Return. Funds raised will be used for the expansion… read more
