The Doing Good Blog

Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Living Is Giving

December 5, 2024

Bill Crump has worked hard, and now he’s playing hard. This career pilot flew for the United States Navy. While stationed in...

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Government, Military & Public Service, Volunteerism & Community Action

Dr. Tom Seals: A Warrior Helping Warriors

November 6, 2024

Dr. Tom Seals lives a life of service. From serving in the military to serving God, veterans, and his wife, 85-year-old Dr....

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Uncategorized

Pastor Luis Sura: True Volunteering

October 17, 2024

Pastor Luis Sura first heard the word “volunteer” from his mother when he was a child. In the beginning, he only believed...

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Animals & Environment, Volunteerism & Community Action

Julie Ridenour: Unexpected Surprises

October 3, 2024

Some people volunteer four hours a week or a month with a specific schedule and list of directives. Julie Ridenour, on the...

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Arts (Visual & Performing)

Jack Valentino: Giving Back through Music

September 29, 2024

A musician, student, and volunteer, Jack Valentino has taken his music and teaching skills to Love Learning Music, a nonprofit organization that...

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Health & Wellness, Volunteerism & Community Action

Jill Pratt: Helping Families Find Joy in the Reality of Disability

August 17, 2024

When Jill’s daughter, Jiselle, was a baby, she stopped meeting developmental milestones. The family went to many doctors, unsure of what was...

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Health & Wellness, Volunteerism & Community Action

La Toya Murdock: Making Life Easier for Others

August 4, 2024

La Toya Murdock gives back to her Middle Tennessee community by serving on three different boards for nonprofits. Daughters of the King...

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Volunteerism & Community Action

Emily Green: Doing Good’s New Podcast Co-Host

July 22, 2024

Nashvillian, volunteer veteran, and event planner extraordinaire Emily Green is joining the Doing Good team as a Podcast Co-Host. With a passion...

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Animals & Environment, Volunteerism & Community Action

Brittnie Battle: One of “Charlie’s Angels” Saving Animals in Tennessee

July 1, 2024

Brittnie has always had a love for animals. She and her partner have two canines of their own. After moving to Nashville,...

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Volunteerism & Community Action

Tom Ruiz: Finding Opportunities to Fill a Void

June 25, 2024

“You never know what’s gonna’ happen as a result of your volunteering effort.” – Tom Ruiz Tom Ruiz has played many different...

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Education & Youth, Volunteerism & Community Action

Amanda Root: Finding Families and Homes for Children in Need

June 1, 2024

As a mother of four, Amanda Root found herself pulled to serve children. Having adopted kids herself, she knows the important role...

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Volunteerism & Community Action

Toby Swager: Connecting Those Who Want to Do Good

May 20, 2024

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

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Health & Wellness, Volunteerism & Community Action

Jacqueline McDonald: “Nothing is Ever Too Small”

May 2, 2024

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

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Culture & History, Education & Youth, Volunteerism & Community Action

Ana Sura: An Immigrant Serving Other Immigrants in Her Community

April 3, 2024

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

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Volunteerism & Community Action

Bryson McCarley: Blessed to be a Blessing

March 18, 2024

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

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Science & Technology, Volunteerism & Community Action

Tony Bradshaw: Using His Energy to Lead and Serve

March 4, 2024

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

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Volunteerism & Community Action

Natalie Bell

February 19, 2024

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

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Animals & Environment, Community & Social Services, Health & Wellness, Volunteerism & Community Action

Beverly Powers: Finding Personal Value by Volunteering with Horses

February 1, 2024

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

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Community & Social Services, Faith & Spirituality, Health & Wellness, Volunteerism & Community Action

Paul Dougall: Finding Time to Give Back

January 29, 2024

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

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Education & Youth, Health & Wellness, Volunteerism & Community Action

Jimmy Pitts: Changing the Community On and Off the Field

January 1, 2024

Written by: Ryan Wilson Jimmy Pitts is an example of the age-old saying – life is what you make of it. Jimmy...

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Faith & Spirituality, Health & Wellness, Volunteerism & Community Action

Fighting and Thriving with Type 1 Diabetes: A Mother-Daughter Story

December 14, 2023

Lauren was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes – or T1D, as she and her mother, Barbara, like to call it – at...

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Community & Social Services, Education & Youth

Karin Freeland: Learning More About Her Community Through Volunteering

November 30, 2023

After losing her job in the corporate world, Karin Freeland said that she found a higher purpose by serving her community. Karin...

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Health & Wellness

Bart Brammer: A Voice for People Living with Alzheimer’s Disease

November 20, 2023

Alzheimer’s Disease is challenging. It can be a life-changing diagnosis for both patients and their families, and our featured volunteer, Bart Brammer,...

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Arts (Visual & Performing), Community & Social Services, Culture & History, Education & Youth, Volunteerism & Community Action

Keisha Felton: Serving and Empowering Kids from Low-Income Families

November 4, 2023

Keisha Felton has only begun her journey to improve the lives of youths. She is a volunteer extraordinaire who founded the nonprofit,...

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