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The Faces of MAScK: Part One

March 22, 2023

Goodman history and community dedication collide to form a new kind of youth program.

Lussier LOFT Middle School, Community Stories

Farm to Food Bank program enters fourth year

February 21, 2023

Program provides fresh produce, dairy and eggs to pantries across Dane County, including Goodman

Community Stories, Fritz Food Pantry

Why is it important to make a will?

October 25, 2022

Creating a will is a great way to secure your future and protect what you love.

Community Stories, Planned Giving

Members of Plymouth UCC pose with Goodman CEO Letesha Nelson and members of the Goodman early childhood education staff in a preschool classrooms.

#BeTheGoodMSN: Plymouth UCC is fostering community

October 10, 2022

Two years ago, the relationship between Plymouth UCC and the Goodman Center blossomed into something pretty great for our kiddos and our community.

Community Stories, Be the Good

Forward offers cold brews with cold brew

September 20, 2022

Forward Craft and Coffee brings a unique twist to the typical brew pub or coffee house by serving both craft beer and gourmet coffee.

Eastside News Stories, Community Stories

Volunteers wearing Goodman Center t-shirts stand with a shopping cart filled with school supplies.

#BeTheGoodMSN: Goodman Center Backpack & School Supply Drive Update

September 8, 2022

The Goodman Center was able to provide 438 local kids with school supplies this year, thanks to the generosity of our community.

Community Stories, Be the Good

Honor GCC's 70 years with Love & Legacy

July 5, 2022

Goodman launches Love & Legacy campaign to strengthen and secure the center’s future by inspiring and documenting 70 planned gifts

Eastside News Stories, Community Stories, Planned Giving

Unwind outdoors on Madison's east side

May 24, 2022

Gathering spots across the east side come alive as the weather warms up. Here's a few top spots to check out.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News, Community Stories

Free Little Museum ready for viewing along Capital City Path

May 9, 2022

Creator Sarah Stankey plans to have seasonal diorama displays for children and passersby to view. The first exhibit is about pollinators.

Activities for Kids, Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News, Families, Community Stories, Be the Good

What a night! Goodman Community Dinner brings neighbors together

May 6, 2022

Goodman Chef Tyrone Reese, with the help of some TEENworks teens, put together a delicious meal.

Community Stories, Be the Good

Turnover in Madison's retail fishing and bait scene

May 5, 2022

Patrick Hasburgh and his wife became the new owners of D & S Bait and Tackle, taking over from longtime owner Gene Dellinger.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News, Community Stories

Love and the Goodman Center

April 19, 2022

How one chance encounter led to a lifetime of love.

Guest Blogger, Community Stories