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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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Blessed to Serve
Martin Plumlee Written by: Kingsley East “To whom much is given, much is required” (Luke 12:48). Martin Plumlee says that he is blessed with a...
Learning through Service
Roopa packing books for low-income children at Book’em Written by: Kingsley East “Volunteering helps me to develop skills, learn more about career options, make...
Do Something Good
Allison showing the love letters written by volunteers Photography by: William Fahrnbach Photography Written by: Kingsley East “I volunteer because I believe the meaning of life...
Fighting for Joy
Joyce Wisby volunteering at the Sunny Day Club Written by: Kingsley East Joyce Wisby is this month’s honored volunteer. From the age of sixty-one, Joyce...
Bringing Life to the Radio
Justin’s passion of music Written by: Kingsley East “I volunteer because it brings joy to my heart to give back. I was always taught to give...
Through the Fire
Ndume Olatushani By: Kingsley East “No matter where we’re at, we can still help someone less fortunate than ourselves.” Many people claim this statement, but...
A date, a wedding, & a 3 year old daughter
The Harbin Family Michele Harbin began volunteering in 5th grade, continues today, and is passing it on to her daughter. Michele grew up in a...
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...
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...
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Emily with her mom, Julie Written by: Cole Gray Doing Good’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month...
Nick Gambill with Leah Burris Written by: Cole Gray Nick Gambill grew up working with his hands...
By: Kingsley East “By letting my light shine through volunteer work, I’m able to help others...
Martin Plumlee Written by: Kingsley East “To whom much is given, much is required” (Luke 12:48)...
Roopa packing books for low-income children at Book’em Written by: Kingsley East...
Joyce Wisby volunteering at the Sunny Day Club Written by: Kingsley East Joyce Wisby is this month’s...
Justin’s passion of music Written by: Kingsley East “I volunteer because it brings joy to my...
Ndume Olatushani By: Kingsley East “No matter where we’re at, we can still help someone less...
