The Doing Good Blog

Community & Social Services, Education & Youth

Keeps You Coming Back

February 18, 2026

One would think after almost 40 years of volunteering, Frannie Martin would be ready to call it quits and hang up the...

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Featured Volunteer

Finding Your Voice: Student Power at Persist Nashville

February 12, 2026

This week, we kick off a special two-part podcast series spotlighting Persist Nashville, an organization dedicated to helping students not just get...

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Featured Volunteer

Advocacy That Fills the Cup: Laurie Brown on Paying It Forward Through Education

February 5, 2026

For Laurie Brown, community service is a natural response to gratitude. Now the CEO of Intrepid College Prep in Antioch, Tennessee, Brown...

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Community & Social Services

From Helping to Healing: How Volunteering at Nashville Rescue Mission Changes Lives

January 4, 2026

  For Joy Flores and Krystle Knight, volunteering isn’t just about meeting immediate needs—it’s about building relationships that lead to lasting change....

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Community & Social Services, Location-Specific

Showing Up Where It Matters: Heidi Siefkas on Volunteering, Resilience, and Community

January 4, 2026

  For Heidi Siefkas, volunteering isn’t an add-on to life—it’s a way of staying grounded, connected, and present in it. A four-time...

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Animals & Environment, Volunteerism & Community Action

From Basement to Belonging: How Tucker’s House Transforms Homes and Lives

December 12, 2025

When Adeline “Addie” first connected with Tucker’s House, she and her mom were simply trying to survive. Addie, who uses a wheelchair...

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Family & Personal Life, Volunteerism & Community Action

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...

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Community & Social Services, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Blooming Justice in Nashville’s 37208: How Housing, Health, and Community Grow Together

November 18, 2025

On this episode of the Doing Good podcast, host Megan McInnis welcomes Dr. Rolanda Lister, a maternal–fetal medicine specialist, and Shawna Clay,...

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Faith & Spirituality, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Feeding Nashville with Heart: The Story of Corisa “Pine” Lewis

November 4, 2025

“Hospitality isn’t just a table setting—it’s a way of life.” This week on the Doing Good Podcast, host Megan McInnis sat down...

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Arts (Visual & Performing), Volunteerism & Community Action

Molly Lyon’s First Year of Bookish Service: from Googling “WNBA” to Leading Change: 

October 31, 2025

When Molly Lyon graduated college in 2021, she entered Nashville’s music industry. But over time, her focus shifted from playlists to page...

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Education & Youth

Ami McConnell: Lifelong Love of Books and Service

October 8, 2025

For Ami McConnell, reading has always been more than a pastime—it’s a lifelong passion that shaped her career and inspired her volunteer...

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Faith & Spirituality

A Bridge to a Better Life

October 8, 2025

Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry (TPOM) is a 501c3 which supports individuals incarcerated and released, as well as their families, with resources and...

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Education & Youth

Kyle Lee: Finding Purpose Through Volunteerism

October 8, 2025

Krazy Kyle! Many know him as a pro MMA fighter, yet few know his softer side. This young man has already lived...

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Health & Wellness, Volunteerism & Community Action

Karen Chambers: A Life of Service and the Heart Behind Bearing Others Burdens

July 8, 2025

Karen Chambers has spent her life giving back. From her early years volunteering at church—rocking babies in the nursery, serving teens, packing...

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Government, Military & Public Service, Volunteerism & Community Action

John Witherspoon: A Life of Service

June 22, 2025

After retiring from the military in August, John Witherspoon could have stepped back and enjoyed a quieter pace of life. Instead, he...

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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...

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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...

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Uncategorized

Philip Hyams: The Joy of Giving Back

April 9, 2025

In this episode of the Doing Good podcast, host Emily sits down with Philip Hyams, a college student and passionate volunteer, to...

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Education & Youth, Science & Technology, Volunteerism & Community Action

The Power of Braille – A Conversation with Steve Bauer

March 17, 2025

In the latest episode of the Doing Good podcast, host Megan McInnis sits down with Steve Bauer, a retired Braille instructor and...

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Arts (Visual & Performing), Volunteerism & Community Action

John Henry Soto: Finding Purpose through Art and Volunteerism

March 1, 2025

John Henry Soto’s journey is one of resilience, creativity, and selfless service. Growing up in New York City during the 70s and...

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Education & Youth, Volunteerism & Community Action

Ryan Tagg: Grief, Growth and Giving Back

February 17, 2025

In the latest episode of the Doing Good Podcast, host Megan McInnis sits down with Ryan Tagg, a dedicated volunteer at Comfort...

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Community & Social Services, Education & Youth, Health & Wellness, Volunteerism & Community Action

Erin Harris: Aligning Personal Values with Meaningful Action

January 20, 2025

Erin Harris embodies the initiative and energy Doing Good enjoys seeing in volunteers. Eight months ago, she founded Un/Do Mindset, a nonprofit...

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Community & Social Services, Volunteerism & Community Action

Stephanie A. Wynn: Everyone Matters

January 6, 2025

“I love serving. I love giving back.” Stephanie Wynn has had the heart of a volunteer since she was young. From attending...

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Volunteerism & Community Action

Debbie Hartman: Making a Difference

December 14, 2024

Debbie Hartman is a mother of three and came to Nashville from San Diego to be closer to her first grandchild. In...

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