Category: Blog
Nurturing Nature’s Lifeline: Michael Freeman’s Inspiring Dedication to Preserving Water and Wildlife
For decades, Michael Freeman has profoundly impacted his community in the heart of Auburn, Alabama. By day, Michael serves as an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at Auburn University, where he plays a crucial role in erosion control, stormwater management, and hazardous waste regulation. But when the working day is done, he immerses himself in...
“African American history is American history,” says Natalie Bell
“African American history is American history,” says Natalie Bell, a volunteer forging her own path to preserve and teach history. Natalie has always had a passion for discovering and sharing stories. Her over 25-year career has included roles as a contributing writer for NPR and as an award-winning news reporter. Over time, telling the stories...
John Baker’s Effort to Preserve African American Genealogy
Countless people grow up without any knowledge about their ancestors or where they came from. For many African American families, this is because their lineage was fragmented by a history of enslavement, without ever having the chance to reunite. With the help of John Baker, thousands of African American lineages have been pieced back together...
Out of Blessings Came a Call to Volunteer
Written by: Terri Seydel Volunteers don’t often have the privilege of knowing the positive impacts of their work. This is not the case for Bill Kroemer. Many years ago, Bill and his family started donating to the Nashville Rescue Mission as they felt very blessed in their lives and wanted to give back to their...
