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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 more than $425 million and works to i ...
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Pete McCown on how a community foundation works for good
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Ever wonder how community foundations manage to significantly impact local communities? In today's episode, our hosts, Kevin Deary and Marshall King, get insights from Dr. Pete McCown, president of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, about strategies for managing diverse funds, including scholarships, endowments, and donor-advised funds. Th…
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Breanna Allen on rebuilding Tolson Center
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In this empowering episode of "Breanna Allen on rebuilding Tolson Center," we delve into the transformative journey of the Tolson Center for Community Excellence. We witness the transformation of this community center since its humble beginnings in the 1920s, touching on its cultural, inclusive, and empowering roots. The visionary leadership of the…
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Brittany Short on creating and connecting trails
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In this captivating episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary engage Brittany Short in a stimulating discussion on creating, expanding, and transforming communities in Elkhart County via trails and pathways. Brittany Short, a trail advocate and principal player in the local Connect initiative and Pumpkinvine Cyclery…
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Navigating the tumultuous sea of grief is a journey that necessitates empathy, understanding, and profound support, especially when dealing with children. On this podcast episode of "Aileac Deegan on Navigating Grief", we delve into the transformative journey of Aileac Deegan, the CEO of Ryan's Place, a children's grief support center in Goshen. Al…
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Eric Garton on tending Wellfield's gardens
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In this episode of "Eric Garton on tending Wellfield's gardens," we plunge into the vibrant world of Wellfield Botanic Gardens, a sanctuary of nature in the center of Elkhart, Indiana. A dream meticulously nurtured with dedication and passion, the gardens now stand as a community heart, uniting people in their shared love for nature. Today, we dive…
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Sean McCrindle on helping kids stay on the path
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In this transformative episode of "Inspiring Good," hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary unravel the touching history and virtues of the Bashor Children's Home, an enduring beacon of hope for the children of Elkhart County. This incredible organization, founded by John and Emaline Bashor, has been transforming lives for nearly a century, standing fi…
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William (Bill) Purcell returns to Crossroads United Way of Elkhart, LaGrange & Noble Counties after almost 30 years, from when he was Vice President of the United Way of Elkhart. Prior to returning to United Way, Bill was a faculty member, advisor and administrator at the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame for over 18 years.…
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Rebecca Shetler Fast on keeping our kids safe
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Rebecca Shetler Fast is president and CEO of CAPS, which works to keep kids safe from harm and help support families in Elkhart County. Rebecca grew up in Canada and graduated from Goshen College. She worked in Haiti with Mennonite Central Committee, but came back to Goshen to be closer to family and is now a key part of one of Elkhart County's imp…
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