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GoodLife partners with ANCOR to empower community providers
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller GoodLife and ANCOR (the American Network of Community Options and Resources) both strive to powerfully impact the lives of individuals with disabilities by redefining what’s possible for independence. Together, we can leverage technology and humanity with innovative approaches, empowering stronger and more inclusive communities. ANCOR … read more
Children’s Services expands to support more children and impact communities
GoodLife’s North Star Child Development Center is expanding in 2021 – we’re growing our classrooms, capacity, staff, and enrollment eligibility to serve more children, both typically developing and those who need more support. The center is home to two Children’s Services programs: the North Star Academy (NSA) is an early intensive behavioral intervention program serving children with intellectual and developmental… read more
GoodLife’s community partnerships offer new learning opportunities
GoodLife is community focused in everything we do. We believe that when we share experiences and opportunities with others in the special needs community, ongoing learning, teaching, and growth can occur – all to support a more active, independent, and joy-filled quality of life. GoodLife gives back to the larger I/DD (intellectual and developmental disabilities) community – and the community gives… read more
GoodLife U workforce strategies empower organizations to do more
Mission-driven organizations continually do more with less. But what if an organization could do more with more? GoodLife U is a toolbox designed to do just that. It includes accessible, practical, and affordable solutions to enable home and community-based service providers to do more with limited (and dwindling) resources. GoodLife U’s strategies help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)… read more
This year, your donation has twice the impact. Tax Credit campaign updates!
As you know, we are ambitiously and optimistically raising $600,000 by December 31, 2021 – and we’re on our way! To those of you who gave in 2020, thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of aging adults and individuals with disabilities – GoodLife is poised to grow even more with your help this year. Are… read more
Meet Meg & Kait: An insider’s perspective on care at GoodLife
Most families want more than just help when caring for loved ones with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD)–they actually want meaningful opportunities, fulfilling lifestyles, places to go, and work or community involvement that brings joy. That’s what Meg and her parents wanted for Kait, and it’s what they found at GoodLife. Today we meet Meg Ward, director of our… read more
Meet Debi: How a teacher looking for a change found a new career as a GoodLife DSP
GoodLife’s Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work – and often live – alongside our seniors and people with disabilities to provide daily teaching, support, and companionship, which are vital to each resident’s quality of life. DSP Debi Hobelman stops by the blog to tell us how she went from thinking of her job at GoodLife as something to help her through… read more
Meet Victor: Living the GoodLife through independent, connected, and community living
It brings us incredible joy to see our vision and mission being lived out. As we continue to reimagine independence for seniors and those with disabilities through empowering, connected, and purposeful community living, hearing stories of happiness and fulfillment from our residents is the only way we truly know we’re on to something great. Today we visit with Victor (and… read more
A GoodLife Board Member’s Perspective: Meet Ellen
You can’t miss it, with its abstract brushstrokes and vibrant colors. The artwork that hangs on the wall in her lake home is an easy conversation starter. “What a cool painting! Where did you get that?” guests ask. “Let me tell you about Delbert,” answers Ellen with a sparkle in her eye. Ellen lives for this kind of moment—an opportunity… read more
Meet Zach: How life skills learned through the RISE program lead to independence
GoodLife’s uniquely-created work program, TEAM Work, and RISE, the a day-services program for semi-independent adults, provide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) within the Neighborhood Network opportunities to work, learn, and grow in a safe, inclusive, and familiar environment. Today we visit with one of our Neighborhood Network residents and RISE participants, Zach Brown. Zach shares what he’s learning… read more
