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Dr Tom Seals

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 inspiration and motivation. His relationship with God informed his life choices. He began his military career as a young Marine where he carried out clandestine work and served in multiple...

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Haircuts for a Confident Community

Written by Zac Cooper Uncle Classic Barbershop has been chosen as the December Volunteer of the Month due to their Giveback programming, which occurs around...

Service for a Larger Purpose

Written by: Zac Cooper November’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month is Jacky Gomez, a community leader who deals with Hispanic and immigrant issues. She works...

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...

Compassionate Heart

Written by: Annie Low Monica Cooley is this month’s honored volunteer because she posses the qualities it takes to be an excellent volunteer. John Wesley...

Engineering Enthusiasm

Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month Chuck Sclemm Written by: Kingsley East “I volunteer to help inspire students to pursue science and technology interests which will...

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...

Nebraska Huskers Provide Hope for Middle Tennessee Students

Emily with her mom, Julie Written by: Cole Gray      Doing Good’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month Emily Fay is passionate about the University...

Providing prosthetics for all ages

Nick Gambill with Leah Burris Written by: Cole Gray Nick Gambill grew up working with his hands. Building decks and remodeling homes throughout college prepared...

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...
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Engagement Within the Community

Written by: Zac Cooper Nashville’s March Volunteer of the Month is Erik Lindsey, a man with many...

Better Teeth for a Better

Written by: Zac Cooper When was the last time you flossed? Was it yesterday? Last month? Whenever it...

Positivity in the Community

Written by Zac Cooper When people hear the word “non-profit,” it is more than likely that one of the...

Service for a Larger Purpose

Written by: Zac Cooper November’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month is Jacky Gomez, a community...

Walk Into Your Kingdom

By: Annie Low Carleigh Frazier, this month’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month, is a senior Biology...

Compassionate Heart

Written by: Annie Low Monica Cooley is this month’s honored volunteer because she posses the...

Engineering Enthusiasm

Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month Chuck Sclemm Written by: Kingsley East “I volunteer to help...

Advocating for his community

Keith McLean Written by: Cole Gray Keith McLean of Franklin is Doing Good’s Nashville Volunteer of...