Inspiring Good
von Community Foundation of Elkhart County
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The Community Foundation of Elkhart County seeks to inspire good in Elkhart County, Indiana.
This podcast, hosted by Kevin Deary and Marshall King, will talk to nonprofit leaders and others in the county, where generous donors support a strong network of nonprofits.
This community produces many recreational vehicles in the United States and is also where Alka-Seltzer was invented and many band instruments were made. The Community Foundation has assets of nearly $500 million and works to inspire generosity.
This podcast is a look at how nonprofits operate in this unique place and improve the community.
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- Chris Ulery On Meeting Urgent Needs With Saving Grace · 33 Min. · Folge 38We sit down with Chris Ulery of Saving Grace Advocacy to talk about crisis triage, the hidden mechanics of homelessness, and why flexible emergency help can unlock long-term…
- Lindsay Aguilar On What Would Change If Every Kindergartener Arrived Ready · 33 Min.We talk with Lindsay Aguilar about how Building Strong Brains brings more than 80 partners together to help more children enter kindergarten ready to learn. We get specific about…
- Jim Conklin On How Cultivate Turns Food Waste Into Free Meals · 38 Min. · Folge 36We talk with Jim Conklin of Cultivate Food Rescue about why hunger keeps showing up even when our food system produces massive excess. We trace how a local, logistics-first model…
- Maggie Okponobi on Owls Club And The Loneliness Fix · 35 Min. · Folge 35We sit down with Maggie Okponobi of Owls Club and get specific about how a senior community can fight loneliness with daily connection, learning, and a place to belong. We also…
- Jane Allen On How Healing Starts for Kids · 37 Min. · Folge 34We sit down with retired educator Jane Allen to trace how Stable Grounds grows from a school mental health shortage into a trusted place where kids find calm with miniature…
- Scott Griffey On Building A Food Bank · 36 Min. · Folge 33We talk with Scott Griffey about how a small weekend backpack effort for hungry students grows into Gymtown Food Bank, Elkhart County’s newest and only food bank. We trace the…
- Andy Murray on Why Calling, Not Career Ladders, Drives Real Change · 35 Min. · Folge 32We talk with Andy Murray, Chief Strategy Officer at the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, about aligning business discipline with community care to boost kindergarten…
- Darrell Peterson and David Gaona on Passing The Torch At Lifeline · 41 Min. · Folge 31What does it take to carry a legacy without getting stuck in the past? We sit down with outgoing executive director Darrell Peterson and incoming leader David Gaona to explore…
- Vince Turner on retirement, community involvement, and the next chapter in Fairhope · 33 Min. · Folge 30Life and Legacy: Vince Turner's Transformative Journey In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Dearie sit down with Vince Turner, a…
- Dave Weaver on How Philanthropy Lights the Way Forward · 14 Min. · Folge 29Board Chair Dave Weaver shares his remarks from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County’s 2025 Annual Meeting. In this special episode, Dave reflects on growth, stewardship…
- Kris Weimer on Education and Entrepreneurship · 37 Min. · Folge 28Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: Kris Weimer's Journey with Startup Moxie In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary interview Kris Weimer…
- Mark Mikel’s Journey in Nonprofit Service · 29 Min. · Folge 27In the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary engage Mark Mikel, the retiring executive director of the Center in Nappanee. Mark shares his decades-long…
- Inspiring Leadership and Community Service with Goshen College President Dr. Rebecca Stoltzfus · 31 Min.In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary talk with Dr. Rebecca Stoltzfus, President of Goshen College, discussing her journey back to…
- Bob Deputy on Family Legacy and Civic Leadership · 30 Min. · Folge 25In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, host Marshall King talks with Bob Deputy, a prominent business and civic leader in Elkhart, Indiana. Bob shares the rich history of…
- Carrie Berghoff on the Heart of Philanthropy · 34 Min. · Folge 24This episode was recorded before Kevin Deary went on health leave from the foundation. In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary talk…
- Naomi Leary on Meeting Others’ Needs with Dignity and Respect · 34 Min.Community Care and Collaboration: A Conversation with Naomi Leary In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Dearie talk with Naomi Leary…
- John Mastrojohn on Enhancing End-of-Life Care · 34 Min.In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, co-hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary sit down with John Mastrojohn, President and CEO of the Center for Hospice Care. Mastrojohn…
- Chris Kingsley on Empowering People With Disabilities · 31 Min. · Folge 21In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary engage in an insightful conversation with Chris Kingsley, the President and CEO of ADEC Inc…
- Alex Strati on Embracing Community & Leadership · 33 Min.Join us for an enlightening episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast where hosts Kevin Deary and Marshall King sit down with Alex Strati, the new Director of Professional Advisors…
- Paul Shetler Fast on Transforming Community Health · 34 Min.Serving the Underserved: A Conversation with Paul Shetler Fast In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary talk with Paul Shetler Fast, the…







