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Building Community, One Project at a Time: The Volunteer Journey of Hugh Nelson

December 12, 2025

When you meet Hugh Nelson, owner of Kingdom Builders in Nashville, his passion for serving others becomes immediately clear. Though he has...

Family & Personal Life, Volunteerism & Community Action

Healing Hearts: The Life-Changing Mission of Roberta’s House

May 24, 2025

Grief is a journey no one should walk alone—and thanks to Roberta’s House, many don’t have to. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Roberta’s...

Family & Personal Life

Cylinda Smith: Joy Despite Loss

May 13, 2025

Most of us experience loss. Some experience it more often than others. Sometimes the reason for each loss is explained, such as...

Community & Social Services, Education & Youth, Family & Personal Life

Just Go for It!

April 26, 2022

Written by: Terri Seydel It was an elementary holiday event that sparked an interest in her to help children in need. In...

Community & Social Services, Culture & History, Family & Personal Life, Uncategorized

Bake Sale Volunteer

January 3, 2021

Jena grew up with a mother who lived by the Golden Rule. With her mom as a role model and the love...

Community & Social Services, Education & Youth, Family & Personal Life, Health & Wellness

A Passion for Helping Others

October 5, 2020

Written by: Gunnar Eng Volunteering is described by many as hard work which can be very rewarding. No one believes that more...

Animals & Environment, Community & Social Services, Culture & History, Education & Youth, Faith & Spirituality, Family & Personal Life, Health & Wellness, Location-Specific, Science & Technology, Volunteerism & Community Action

A Celebration of the Community

July 1, 2020

As the middle of the year approaches, Doing Good takes a moment to reflect on this year’s outstanding service-oriented volunteers in the...

Arts (Visual & Performing), Community & Social Services, Education & Youth, Family & Personal Life

Taking the Initiative to Make a Difference

June 1, 2020

From a young age, volunteering has been an integral part of Cara Finger’s life, which she credits to her parents. Raised in...

Education & Youth, Family & Personal Life, Volunteerism & Community Action

Inspiring Women: Patricia Leonard

July 1, 2019

Patricia Leonard is extremely passionate about empowering women. In her corporate, volunteer, and personal life her goal is to “inspire women to...

Education & Youth, Family & Personal Life, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

A Calm Light for Others

March 3, 2019

Alli Crews is a light in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born in Murfreesboro and adopted at a few weeks old. She was...