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-long journey of service, highlighting the Center’s wide-ranging support services like food pantries, rent assistance, free baby immunizations, and more. Mark recounts the transformative Vision 2020 project, a collaborative community effort that raised over $5 million for multiple initiatives, including a new Boys and Girls Club, park, and senior housing. He discusses the importance of authenticity and transparency in nonprofit leadership and reflects on his experiences with the donor network. Mark also speaks candidly about his family, particularly his daughter Kelsey’s legacy as an organ donor, and his ongoing commitment to coaching at NorthWood High School.

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