MIDWEEK MUSINGS: Last Wednesday, good fortune was in my favor to hear Kim Burket speak about her passion, Goodness Village, a Little Rock grassroots organization serving all area hospitals..
Goodness Village is apartment living for patients/ their families serving as a wonderful stress reliever for over 400 guests from 25 different states requiring 6300 nights of housing while undergoing various medical treatments.
Initially, these leased rooms were filled with donated items, but today, brand-new furniture and necessities greet these residents, meeting every possible need. They are also accompanied by a welcoming home-cooked meal in their freezers, ready for whenever they arrive, surrounded by a comforting and caring community during their stay.
A team of dedicated staff and volunteers await these guests in addition to offering them a clean, safe, and affordable temporary housing during their treatment. (Most city hotels are over $100, while Goodness Village offers a much lower cost ~ $57.00 / additional assistance is available for those with financial hardships.
There are 2 locations: Park Avenue Lofts and Palisades at Chenal Valley, providing a place to rest and recover with the following: flexible reservations, 1/2 bedrooms, fully furnished including linens, kitchens with all the amenities, cleaning supplies, tv in living room and bedroom, included wi-fi and utilities, washer and dryer in each unit, and a smoke and pet free environment.
The many hours of volunteers has provided over $226,00 value of service.
Goodness Village is definitely a place of goodness because as we all should remember, it takes a village...
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