News & Events
Thank you, Midnight Farm Campaign Donors
GoodLife’s Campaign to raise funds for our beloved Midnight Farm is almost at an end! We have been raising money for specific projects at Midnight Farm that need some love. So far, we’ve fully funded one project and made significant progress towards others. Thank you to all those who have chipped in to help support Midnight Farm’s growth. Every dollar… read more
Midnight Farm Hosts Holiday Extravaganza
The Midnight Farm Holiday Extravaganza will take place on Thursday, December 22nd from 11:45 am until 1:45 pm. The weather outside may be frightful, but Midnight Farm’s Holiday Extravaganza will be so delightful! Attendees will get to enjoy a holiday light show, caroling, reindeer games, and a visit from a very special guest (Hint: his name rhymes with Panta Plaus)!… read more
GoodLife Receives Deffenbaugh Award
We are proud to announce that GoodLife was the recipient of a $50,000 award from the Deffenbaugh Foundation to support our GoodLife Employee Engagement and Advocate Initiative. We face an ongoing and unmitigated challenge related to the nation-wide direct support workforce crisis, so this year, one of our most important projects focuses on improving the quality of life of our… read more
GoodLife Hosts Parents & Guardians Breakfast
This past Saturday, GoodLife hosted the Parents & Guardian Holiday Breakfast Social for Parents & Guardians of Douglas County residents. The Holiday Breakfast Social was a time for parents and guardians to get together, eat, chat, and build community while preparing holiday treat boxes to thank residential staff for the wonderful care they provide. The group decorated cookies and built… read more
Midnight Farm hosts Gobble ‘Til You Wobble Thanksgiving Feast
On November 22nd, Midnight Farm hosted the Gobble ‘Til You Wobble Thanksgiving Feast. We invited everyone in the Goodlife Family (homes, PFTs, day centers, etc) to come out to the farm to enjoy food and friends while having fun! In this season of gratitude, Midnight Farm is thankful for each and every person who visits the farm. Our visitors are… read more
GoodLife launches End of Year Midnight Farm Giving Campaign
This year for the Giving Season, GoodLife is raising funds to invest into helping us restore some highly used spaces at our beloved Midnight Farm. We have specific projects at Midnight Farm that we’re planning on investing our time, energy, and money into. To launch our next journey to grow Midnight Farm even more, we’ve chosen 4 key projects to… read more
GoodLife U Team attends The Arc National Convention in Denver, CO
On Thursday & Friday, GoodLife’s Mike Strouse and Megan McKinney Todd attended the Arc’s National Convention in Denver, Colorado. The Arc’s Convention is an opportunity to connect and learn with advocates, professionals, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Dr. Strouse presented on labor strategies to introduce attendees to GoodLife U’s comprehensive toolbox for measuring and addressing organizational… read more
GoodLife’s Midnight Farm to host a Halloween Party
This year, we’re excited to announce that GoodLife’s Midnight Farm will be hosting a Halloween Party including a Haunted House and Costume Catwalk for our residents! After pausing our Halloween Festivities for safety during COVID, we can’t wait to gather again for some Midnight Farm tricks and treats! Attendees can summon their courage to explore our spooky haunted house, created… read more
GoodLife’s Midnight Farm featured at Maple Leaf Festival in Baldwin City, KS
This October, GoodLife’s Midnight Farm was featured in a float at the Maple Leaf Festival in Baldwin City. The Maple Leaf festival began in 1958 and celebrates the beauty of the fall leaves and successful harvests. The third weekend in October is typically the ideal time to view the amazing colors brought about by the changing of the seasons and… read more
Dr. Mike Strouse Presents at InterHab “Power Up” Conference in Wichita
GoodLife’s leadership team participated in the Interhab annual conference this year in Wichita, KS. Interhab is an alliance for advocates and providers in Kansas who serve and work in the intellectual and developmental disability space. Each year Interhab hosts its annual “Power Up” conference and for the last several years we have had the honor of being invited to present.… read more