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Ryan Tagg: Grief, Growth and Giving Back
In the latest episode of the Doing Good Podcast, host Megan McInnis sits down with Ryan Tagg, a dedicated volunteer at Comfort Zone Camp—a nonprofit 501(c)(3) bereavement camp that provides support for children who have lost loved ones. Ryan’s journey with Comfort Zone Camp began as a Big Buddy, a role where he served as...
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Erin Harris: Aligning Personal Values with Meaningful Action
Erin Harris embodies the initiative and energy Doing Good enjoys seeing in volunteers. Eight months ago, she founded Un/Do Mindset, a nonprofit organization dedicated to...
Stephanie A. Wynn: Everyone Matters
“I love serving. I love giving back.” Stephanie Wynn has had the heart of a volunteer since she was young. From attending company picnics with...
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...
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: 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...
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In the latest episode of the Doing Good Podcast, host Megan McInnis sits down with Ryan Tagg, a...
Erin Harris embodies the initiative and energy Doing Good enjoys seeing in volunteers. Eight months...
“I love serving. I love giving back.” Stephanie Wynn has had the heart of a volunteer since she was...
Debbie Hartman is a mother of three and came to Nashville from San Diego to be closer to her first...
Bill Crump has worked hard, and now he’s playing hard. This career pilot flew for the United States...
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...
