With the recent World Humanitarian Day celebrated on August 19th, we can appreciate the fundamental values of differences in one another. We look to encompass what that means as we reflect on ourselves during times of uncertainty, because out of despair comes ingenuity, and out of absence comes recognition. Doing Good takes the time to not only acknowledge, but also uplift and … [Read more...] about A celebration of the community
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Love in the Unreached Places
Marilin, Nashville's Volunteer of the Month, with some of the people she serves at Possibility Place Marilin Kelley is spreading love in Nashville. A recent Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) mathematics graduate, Marilin is preparing for graduate school at Virginia Tech in the Fall of 2019. In conversation with Marilin, her pursuit of knowledge is apparent, however her … [Read more...] about Love in the Unreached Places
Always an Athlete, Always a (TN) Volunteer
“Serving others has always been a passion of mine and I will always make service over self a priority,” says Corey Alexander, Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month for October. This generous, giving young professional started as a young athlete, became a two-sport athlete at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, volunteered for a … [Read more...] about Always an Athlete, Always a (TN) Volunteer
Walk Into Your Kingdom
By: Annie Low Carleigh Frazier, this month’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month, is a senior Biology major at Fisk University. She recently had the pleasure of running for Miss Fisk University and her platform was based on Deuteronomy 1:5-8. This verse reminds her that in the midst of struggle and grief, “that my purpose is promised to me and that all I need to do is … [Read more...] about Walk Into Your Kingdom
Advocating for his community
Keith McLean Written by: Cole Gray Keith McLean of Franklin is Doing Good’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month for his work in advocating for the North Nashville community around Jefferson Street. McLean, a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, is involved with Jefferson Street United Merchants’ Partnership, Elam Mental Health Center at Meharry Medical College and The … [Read more...] about Advocating for his community
Spreading the Light
By: Kingsley East “By letting my light shine through volunteer work, I'm able to help others have a better quality of life- no matter where they are in their journey.” Brandi Nunnery lives to make the world a better place by meeting people where they are and serving them. Brandi is involved with a multitude of volunteer work that stems from her church, sorority involvement, and … [Read more...] about Spreading the Light
Creative Service
David Tuchman Written by: Kingsley East David Tuchman is a financial analyst by day and volunteer videographer by night. In between, David also volunteers around Nashville with a diverse group of local non-profits. Growing up, David loved filmmaking as a hobby and discovered his passion for telling the overlooked stories of unique people. Since then, David volunteers to make … [Read more...] about Creative Service
Prioritizing Your Passions
Written by: Kingsley East: Misty Woodford is a mom, a daughter, a real estate broker, and a volunteer. She leads a life full of caring for others, including her family and the community within her church and children’s school. Misty is passionate about many things, but her children are her top priorities when it comes to choosing how to invest her time. Extending from her … [Read more...] about Prioritizing Your Passions
Education equals choices
Charlotte pumping water Raise the Roof Academy began in 2010 to provide education for orphans and at-risk children. In only five years, the number of students has grown from 30 to 600. Owen says the mission of the school is to provide hope, stability and wholeness to children in need. “Education equals choices,” says Owen. The trips to Uganda, which last between 10-14 days, … [Read more...] about Education equals choices