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Debbie Hartman: Making a Difference

Debbie Hartman is a mother of three and came to Nashville from San Diego to be closer to her first grandchild. In the eight months she’s lived here, giving back and meeting people have been two of her top priorities, and she found volunteering fulfills both roles. Currently, she volunteers with The Store, a local...

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Living Is Giving

Bill Crump has worked hard, and now he’s playing hard. This career pilot flew for the United States Navy. While stationed in San Diego, he...
Dr Tom Seals

Dr. Tom Seals: A Warrior Helping Warriors

Dr. Tom Seals lives a life of service. From serving in the military to serving God, veterans, and his wife, 85-year-old Dr. Seals is an...

Pastor Luis Sura: True Volunteering

Pastor Luis Sura first heard the word “volunteer” from his mother when he was a child. In the beginning, he only believed the word meant...

Julie Ridenour: Unexpected Surprises

Some people volunteer four hours a week or a month with a specific schedule and list of directives. Julie Ridenour, on the other hand, has...

Jack Valentino: Giving Back through Music

A musician, student, and volunteer, Jack Valentino has taken his music and teaching skills to Love Learning Music, a nonprofit organization that provides music education...

Jill Pratt: Helping Families Find Joy in the Reality of Disability

When Jill’s daughter, Jiselle, was a baby, she stopped meeting developmental milestones. The family went to many doctors, unsure of what was happening with her...

La Toya Murdock: Making Life Easier for Others

La Toya Murdock gives back to her Middle Tennessee community by serving on three different boards for nonprofits. Daughters of the King is a nonprofit...

Emily Green: Doing Good’s New Podcast Co-Host

Nashvillian, volunteer veteran, and event planner extraordinaire Emily Green is joining the Doing Good team as a Podcast Co-Host. With a passion for volunteerism, and...

Brittnie Battle: One of “Charlie’s Angels” Saving Animals in Tennessee

Brittnie has always had a love for animals. She and her partner have two canines of their own. After moving to Nashville, she volunteered at...
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Debbie Hartman: Making a Difference

Debbie Hartman is a mother of three and came to Nashville from San Diego to be closer to her first...

Living Is Giving

Bill Crump has worked hard, and now he’s playing hard. This career pilot flew for the United States...

Dr. Tom Seals: A Warrior

Dr. Tom Seals lives a life of service. From serving in the military to serving God, veterans, and...

Pastor Luis Sura: True Volunteering

Pastor Luis Sura first heard the word “volunteer” from his mother when he was a child. In the...

Julie Ridenour: Unexpected Surprises

Some people volunteer four hours a week or a month with a specific schedule and list of directives...

Jack Valentino: Giving Back through

A musician, student, and volunteer, Jack Valentino has taken his music and teaching skills to Love...

Jill Pratt: Helping Families Find

When Jill’s daughter, Jiselle, was a baby, she stopped meeting developmental milestones. The family...

La Toya Murdock: Making Life

La Toya Murdock gives back to her Middle Tennessee community by serving on three different boards...

Emily Green: Doing Good’s New

Nashvillian, volunteer veteran, and event planner extraordinaire Emily Green is joining the Doing...