Goodale Productions - About Us

Dhonna and Jesse “Bobby” Robinson Goodale III have made community service their life’s work. Although their fundraising has been used in programs around the world, most of their efforts are focused in the Suffolk County New York area with a particular interest in Southampton and Riverhead New York.  Dhonna credits Bobby as being her “earthbound angel” and he credits his wife. “It’s really her doing”, he says. “My job is to be supportive so she can make a difference in children’s lives. Dhonna and Bobby are the proud parents of two sons, Jesse “JR” Robinson IV and Jared Wade-Douglas I.

The Goodales recently donated one million dollars to the Peconic Bay Medical Center. They also support the Hotel Rwanda Rusesabagina Foundation. The following are a few additional organizations that have received funding: The Ecumenical Missionaries in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the 11^th Annual Riverhead Blues and Music Festival, the 2008 Good Earth Gala and were Chairpersons for the International Black Film Festival special screening of Pride, starring Terrence Howard and the late Bernie Mac.

The Goodale’s newest endeavor is very close and personal for Dhonna and Bobby: The Tara L. Stevens Memorial Scholarship Fund. Dhonna’s sister, Tara, at the age of twenty-five, was a mother of two and just short of obtaining her nursing degree, when her life was tragically ended by her husband.

Tara L. Stevens Memorial Scholarships are given to individuals who, despite their circumstances, have overcome the obstacles that life has presented them at such an early age and for those who are ‘just deserving’. The Goodale’s message is to educate young women and men that domestic-abuse is not a one-time occurrence. It often leads to hospital visits, life-threatening injuries and even death.

“An Affair to Remember” is their annual summer event and fundraiser. They also host the Movers and Shakers Holiday party, in January, to say thank you to everyone for making ‘An Affair To Remember’ possible.  ( And what a party it is! )

The Goodales are on the front lines of social change for good by “being there” as well as opening up their checkbook to help fund results. Dhonna says, “This is not all about tax deductions; in fact a lot of the costs are not tax deductible. “We believe when much is given, much is expected.  Empowering children
and community first”.