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The Power of Braille – A Conversation with Steve Bauer

In the latest episode of the Doing Good podcast, host Megan McInnis sits down with Steve Bauer, a retired Braille instructor and dedicated volunteer at the Braille Institute. With a background in radio and a 15-year career as a staff member teaching Braille and assistive technology, Steve has dedicated his life to literacy and accessibility...
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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...

Radio Outreach

Krystle Couch volunteering – on the radio! by: Kingsley East Tune in on Saturday afternoons from 3-5 to hear this month’s honored volunteer, Krystle Couch...

The Road to Success

Coach Jermarus McInnis (seated, center) Written by Kingsley East “Instilling success today for a successful tomorrow.” This is the slogan under which Coach McInnis operates...

“All children deserve the same opportunities, regardless of disabilities.”

By: Kingsley East Families of disabled children and local communities believe this truth, but it takes workers and volunteers like Annah to set this statement...
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Blessed to Serve

Martin Plumlee Written by: Kingsley East “To whom much is given, much is required” (Luke 12:48)...

Learning through Service

  Roopa packing books for low-income children at Book’em Written by: Kingsley East...

Do Something Good

Allison showing the love letters written by volunteers Photography by: William Fahrnbach Photography...

Fighting for Joy

Joyce Wisby volunteering at the Sunny Day Club Written by: Kingsley East Joyce Wisby is this month’s...

Bringing Life to the Radio

Justin’s passion of music Written by: Kingsley East “I volunteer because it brings joy to my...

Through the Fire

Ndume Olatushani By: Kingsley East “No matter where we’re at, we can still help someone less...

A date, a wedding, &

The Harbin Family Michele Harbin began volunteering in 5th grade, continues today, and is passing it...

Creative Service

David Tuchman Written by: Kingsley East David Tuchman is a financial analyst by day and volunteer...

Prioritizing Your Passions

Written by: Kingsley East:  Misty Woodford is a mom, a daughter, a real estate broker, and a...