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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 a future in her home state. Ana began her volunteer journey in 2007 when she moved to Franklin, Tennessee and opened a few churches alongside her pastor husband. There, she...
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Bernice Karnett: Helping Dogs Become Dogs Again
By Callie Carlucci Bernice has a catchy mantra to describe her work with animal rescue: “I don’t rescue dogs, dogs rescue me.” I think most...
Ann Marie Nordgren: Finding purpose serving those who are vulnerable
Ann Marie Nordgren views volunteering not only as a way to help others, but as an opportunity to learn from those who are vulnerable, and...
The LA Movie and Television Industry Takes “Every Day Action”
Hillary Cohen Hirschhorn believes everyone can make a difference when they volunteer! This Los Angeles-based Producer in the film and television industry has been key...
On the Road to Give Back: Idella’s Journey
On the Road to Give Back: Idella’s Journey By: Eden Bollschweiler Idella Hansen, a seasoned truck driver with over 54 years of experience, always knew...
Nurturing Nature’s Lifeline: Michael Freeman’s Inspiring Dedication to Preserving Water and Wildlife
For decades, Michael Freeman has profoundly impacted his community in the heart of Auburn, Alabama. By day, Michael serves as an Environmental Health and Safety...
Crowning Dreams: Tanya Kanney’s Royal Mission
Meet Tanya Kanney, a remarkable volunteer on a heartfelt mission. As a wife and a mother of two, Tanya has realized her deep love for...
Shavonya Washington
Shavonya Washington has always had a big heart, and even before she started volunteering, she shared it with her community. From being her parents’ full-time...
Martin Plumlee
Martin, originally from Nashville and a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, has been deeply influenced by his time at West...
Leah Marcus: Empowering Students with Dyslexia through Education and Advocacy
Leah Marcus is a teacher who graduated from Vanderbilt University last year with a graduate degree in Education Policy, specifically focused on elementary education. One...
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Alzheimer’s Disease is challenging. It can be a life-changing diagnosis for both patients and their...
Keisha Felton has only begun her journey to improve the lives of youths. She is a volunteer...
By Callie Carlucci Bernice has a catchy mantra to describe her work with animal rescue: “I don’t...
Ann Marie Nordgren views volunteering not only as a way to help others, but as an opportunity to...
Hillary Cohen Hirschhorn believes everyone can make a difference when they volunteer! This Los...
On the Road to Give Back: Idella’s Journey By: Eden Bollschweiler Idella Hansen, a seasoned truck...
For decades, Michael Freeman has profoundly impacted his community in the heart of Auburn, Alabama...
Meet Tanya Kanney, a remarkable volunteer on a heartfelt mission. As a wife and a mother of two...
Nashville, TN – Doing Good, the nationally recognized nonprofit based in Nashville that serves...
