Inspiring Good

Chris Ulery On Meeting Urgent Needs With Saving Grace

We 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-t

Lindsay Aguilar On What Would Change If Every Kindergartener Arrived Ready

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 specif

Jim Conklin On How Cultivate Turns Food Waste Into Free Meals

We 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-fir

Maggie Okponobi on Owls Club And The Loneliness Fix

We 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. W

Jane Allen On How Healing Starts for Kids

We 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 miniatu

Scott Griffey On Building A Food Bank

We 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 trac

Andy Murray on Why Calling, Not Career Ladders, Drives Real Change

We talk with Andy Murray, Chief Strategy Officer at the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, about aligning business discipline with community care to boost kindergart

Darrell Peterson and David Gaona on Passing The Torch At Lifeline

What 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 ex

Vince Turner on retirement, community involvement, and the next chapter in Fairhope

Life 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 Turne

Dave Weaver on How Philanthropy Lights the Way Forward

Board 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, stewar

Kris Weimer on Education and Entrepreneurship

Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: Kris Weimer's Journey with Startup Moxie In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary intervie

Mark Mikel’s Journey in Nonprofit Service

In 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-l

Inspiring Leadership and Community Service with Goshen College President Dr. Rebecca Stoltzfus

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 ba

Bob Deputy on Family Legacy and Civic Leadership

In 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 hi

Carrie Berghoff on the Heart of Philanthropy

This 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

Naomi Leary on Meeting Others’ Needs with Dignity and Respect

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 Lea

John Mastrojohn on Enhancing End-of-Life Care

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. Mas

Chris Kingsley on Empowering People With Disabilities

In 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

Alex Strati on Embracing Community & Leadership

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 Ad

Paul Shetler Fast on Transforming Community Health

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