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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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Refugees Sew For Hope – & Build Community
Rita with her students @ Sew For Hope, a ThriftSmart ministry Families escaping their homeland are refugees. During the escape, they are sent to any...
“Every Flower Grows Through Dirt”
Alexandria Giving Flowers to a Guest at Donelson Rehabilitation Center Today Alexandria says, “I love talking to young girls about my growing pains and want to...
“I look forward to Tuesdays”
Nadine Rihani’s first role with Park Center was folding clothes. As she said, “of all things.I hate to fold clothes!” After finally fessing up, Park...
New mother juggles career & dogs
For most, juggling full-time work and a family is enough, but for Tam Singer, she is also establishing MTPRC, “Making Tennessee a Place That Really...
A Marriage of Like Minds & Hearts
Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Pam Harms Sometimes Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month is a person, other times an entire family or perhaps a group...
Choosing His Alternative Encore Career
For most, retirement is a time of slower days and relaxation. But that’s not the case for William Dirl. After retiring from his 29-year career...
Storyteller Kia Jarmon
At The MEPR Agency, “We influence change, position brands, affect consumer decisions, and increase visibility through storytelling and community building.” PR Strategist and Brand Coach...
Saving the Planet, One Bottle at a Time
Marge Davis has a passion for conservation and environmental issues, especially recycling and litter control. Her commitment to the planet has earned her the title...
Another storyteller
Thank you to Melody Erickson, local storyteller and artist. She contributed to Doing Good by writing about Marge Davis, Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month for...
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Charlotte pumping water Raise the Roof Academy began in 2010 to provide education for orphans and...
Jeff Sexton with (now former) Mayor Karl Dean Jeff Sexton took a leap of faith nearly five years ago...
Chuck Hill teaching advanced mediation techniques to a group of new volunteers People “have more...
Rita with her students @ Sew For Hope, a ThriftSmart ministry Families escaping their homeland are...
Alexandria Giving Flowers to a Guest at Donelson Rehabilitation Center Today Alexandria says, “I...
Nadine Rihani’s first role with Park Center was folding clothes. As she said, “of all things.I...
For most, juggling full-time work and a family is enough, but for Tam Singer, she is also...
Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Pam Harms Sometimes Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month is a person...
For most, retirement is a time of slower days and relaxation. But that’s not the case for...
