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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 inspiration and motivation. His relationship with God informed his life choices. He began his military career as a young Marine where he carried out clandestine work and served in multiple...
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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...
Tom Ruiz: Finding Opportunities to Fill a Void
“You never know what’s gonna’ happen as a result of your volunteering effort.” – Tom Ruiz Tom Ruiz has played many different roles in his...
Amanda Root: Finding Families and Homes for Children in Need
As a mother of four, Amanda Root found herself pulled to serve children. Having adopted kids herself, she knows the important role that people like...
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Dr. Tom Seals lives a life of service. From serving in the military to serving God, veterans, and...
Pastor Luis Sura first heard the word “volunteer” from his mother when he was a child. In the...
Some people volunteer four hours a week or a month with a specific schedule and list of directives...
A musician, student, and volunteer, Jack Valentino has taken his music and teaching skills to Love...
When Jill’s daughter, Jiselle, was a baby, she stopped meeting developmental milestones. The family...
La Toya Murdock gives back to her Middle Tennessee community by serving on three different boards...
Nashvillian, volunteer veteran, and event planner extraordinaire Emily Green is joining the Doing...
Brittnie has always had a love for animals. She and her partner have two canines of their own. After...
“You never know what’s gonna’ happen as a result of your volunteering effort.” – Tom...
