News & Events
More Fun in the Sun…GoodLife Style
We can’t believe summer is more than halfway over! We have been busy across our sites and programs soaking up the sun, enjoying volunteer opportunities, community outings, movie nights on the driveway, cooking and baking yummy treats and so much more! Enjoy a few images of our folks having a great summer!
Join Dr. Mike Strouse at The ARC NCE Summer Leadership Institute
At GoodLife, we like to partner for possibility, and sharing GoodLife U: Innovative Workforce Schedules and Pay Strategies with other agencies and their leadership supports this goal. Join CEO Mike Strouse on July 12th from 4:00-5:00pm EDT for the Summer Leadership Institute, which is a this virtual event this year. We excited to share our innovative solutions for helping community… read more
Enjoying Summer at GoodLife
We are having an awesome summer enjoying the warmer temperatures and sunshine! From exploring nature and outdoor recreation to staying cool with water fun and indoor activities, everyone really is living the good life.
Check out GoodLife’s Performance “RISE UP”
The First Annual Spring Performance “RISE UP” was a smashing success! The musical showcase includes singing, dancing, monologues and amazing performances. Kudos to the participants and to all the immensely talented people who made this unforgettable experience possible! Enjoy the show.
Fun at the Color Run
The Second Annual Color Fun Run was a wonderful way to kick off the month of June! Lots of fun and laughter filled the air at GoodLife’s Midnight Farm. We welcomed men and women from across the agency to the event, which is the first of many exciting things we have planned this summer, so stay tuned! We hope you… read more
KC Pop Co. is hitting the streets with frozen treats
Summer is right around the corner and KC Pop Co. is in the kitchen creating delicious frozen treats! The TEAM Work crew helped make prom extra sweet for some local high school students, participated in a Black Pantry/Made in KC event, celebrated students at an elementary school and have a calendar of events scheduled to share artisan ice pop goodness… read more
Celebrating Star Wars
Across our homes and programs, there were lots of fun themed events and activities to celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th. Yoda and Chewbacca were a few favorites and we can’t forget fun with foam light sabers. We hope you had a fun and safe May the fourth, too!
Melba McNichols is a 2021 “Light The Night” Honor Hero
At GoodLife, we all know how amazing Melba McNichols is! As the Director of Goodlife’s Day and Work Services, she works tirelessly with her team to make our Day Services Programs, TEAM Work and job opportunities fun, meaningful and fulfilling for our men and women. But did you know Melba is also a cancer survivor? In February 2017, Melba was… read more
A Great Day at the K!
Folks from GoodLife had an amazing day cheering on the Kansas City Royals, who beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1 in an afternoon game at Kauffman Stadium. Spencer from the Neighborhood Network in Johnson County had the honor of throwing out the first pitch to Slugger before the game and came away with a ball as a souvenir of this… read more
Register for Summer Camp at Midnight Farm
Summer Camp 2021: Getaway Camp was specifically created and designed for adults 18+ with special needs. This camp will dive into the musical theater world where campers will be immersed in voice classes where they will learn vocal warmups and selected songs. They will also have 15 minute classes called “Theater Break” where they’ll sharpen their acting skills with theater… read more
