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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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Toby Swager: Connecting Those Who Want to Do Good

People want to help; people want to do good; and Toby Swager wants to make that easier by connecting communities to organizations that need help...

Jacqueline McDonald: “Nothing is Ever Too Small”

Jacqueline McDonald’s passion for volunteerism is driven by all avenues of her life. She currently serves on the board of the Tennessee Action Council, which...

Ana Sura: An Immigrant Serving Other Immigrants in Her Community

Immigrating to another country is an intimidating task that Ana Sura once completed. Now, with the nonprofit Better Options Tennessee, Ana guides new immigrants toward...

Bryson McCarley: Blessed to be a Blessing

Bryson McCarly is a husband, father, cook, and the owner of a StateFarm in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He says that he is “blessed to be a...

Tony Bradshaw: Using His Energy to Lead and Serve

Tony Bradshaw, Nashvillian, father and successful financial coach, has been using his aptitude for leadership to help nonprofits discover success. Tony has lent a hand...

Natalie Bell

In celebration of Black History Month, we would like to highlight a previously featured volunteer, Natalie Bell, and her unique passion that combines her love...

Beverly Powers: Finding Personal Value by Volunteering with Horses

By working with Freedom Reigns Ranch, Beverly Powers has not only nurtured her passion for horses but also found a sense of value following her...

Paul Dougall: Finding Time to Give Back

Paul Dougall – a resident of middle Tennessee, empty nester, and widower – is constantly finding time to give back to his community. As an...

Jimmy Pitts: Changing the Community On and Off the Field

Written by: Ryan Wilson Jimmy Pitts is an example of the age-old saying – life is what you make of it. Jimmy is an advocate...
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Amanda Root: Finding Families and

As a mother of four, Amanda Root found herself pulled to serve children. Having adopted kids...

Toby Swager: Connecting Those Who

People want to help; people want to do good; and Toby Swager wants to make that easier by connecting...

Jacqueline McDonald: “Nothing is Ever

Jacqueline McDonald’s passion for volunteerism is driven by all avenues of her life. She currently...

Ana Sura: An Immigrant Serving

Immigrating to another country is an intimidating task that Ana Sura once completed. Now, with the...

Bryson McCarley: Blessed to be

Bryson McCarly is a husband, father, cook, and the owner of a StateFarm in Hendersonville...

Tony Bradshaw: Using His Energy

Tony Bradshaw, Nashvillian, father and successful financial coach, has been using his aptitude for...

Natalie Bell

In celebration of Black History Month, we would like to highlight a previously featured volunteer...

Beverly Powers: Finding Personal Value

By working with Freedom Reigns Ranch, Beverly Powers has not only nurtured her passion for horses...

Paul Dougall: Finding Time to

Paul Dougall – a resident of middle Tennessee, empty nester, and widower – is constantly finding...