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Leadership within Community

May 15, 2018

Written By: Meg Provenzale Taryn Anderson has been named Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month for May. Taryn is studying to become a...

Community & Social Services, Education & Youth, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Engagement Within the Community

March 7, 2018

Written by: Zac Cooper Nashville’s March Volunteer of the Month is Erik Lindsey, a man with many passions and engagements around Nashville. Erik...

Community & Social Services, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Better Teeth for a Better World

January 31, 2018

Written by: Zac Cooper When was the last time you flossed? Was it yesterday? Last month? Whenever it was, you probably understand...

Community & Social Services, Health & Wellness, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Haircuts for a Confident Community

December 4, 2017

Written by Zac Cooper Uncle Classic Barbershop has been chosen as the December Volunteer of the Month due to their Giveback programming,...

Community & Social Services, Culture & History, Education & Youth, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Service for a Larger Purpose

November 3, 2017

Written by: Zac Cooper November’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month is Jacky Gomez, a community leader who deals with Hispanic and immigrant...

Culture & History, Education & Youth, Faith & Spirituality, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Walk Into Your Kingdom

October 2, 2017

By: Annie Low Carleigh Frazier, this month’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month, is a senior Biology major at Fisk University. She recently...

Culture & History, Education & Youth, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Compassionate Heart

September 1, 2017

Written by: Annie Low Monica Cooley is this month’s honored volunteer because she posses the qualities it takes to be an excellent...

Arts (Visual & Performing), Education & Youth, Location-Specific, Science & Technology, Volunteerism & Community Action

Engineering Enthusiasm

August 3, 2017

Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month Chuck Sclemm Written by: Kingsley East “I volunteer to help inspire students to pursue science and technology...

Culture & History, Faith & Spirituality, Government, Military & Public Service, Health & Wellness, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Advocating for his community

July 1, 2017

Keith McLean Written by: Cole Gray Keith McLean of Franklin is Doing Good’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month for his work in...

Education & Youth, Faith & Spirituality, Health & Wellness, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Spreading the Light

April 3, 2017

By: Kingsley East “By letting my light shine through volunteer work, I’m able to help others have a better quality of life-...

Community & Social Services, Government, Military & Public Service, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Blessed to Serve

March 5, 2017

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

Education & Youth, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Learning through Service

February 2, 2017

Roopa packing books for low-income children at Book’em Written by: Kingsley East “Volunteering helps me to develop skills, learn more about...

Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Do Something Good

January 1, 2017

Allison showing the love letters written by volunteers Photography by: William Fahrnbach Photography Written by: Kingsley East “I volunteer because I believe the...

Community & Social Services, Education & Youth, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Through the Fire

October 1, 2016

Ndume Olatushani By: Kingsley East “No matter where we’re at, we can still help someone less fortunate than ourselves.” Many people claim...

Education & Youth, Health & Wellness, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

A date, a wedding, & a 3 year old daughter

September 5, 2016

The Harbin Family Michele Harbin began volunteering in 5th grade, continues today, and is passing it on to her daughter. Michele grew...

Arts (Visual & Performing), Community & Social Services, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Creative Service

August 1, 2016

David Tuchman Written by: Kingsley East David Tuchman is a financial analyst by day and volunteer videographer by night. In between, David...

Education & Youth, Faith & Spirituality, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Prioritizing Your Passions

July 1, 2016

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

Location-Specific, Media & Innovation, Volunteerism & Community Action

Radio Outreach

June 2, 2016

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

Education & Youth, Health & Wellness, Location-Specific

The Road to Success

May 20, 2016

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

Arts (Visual & Performing), Health & Wellness, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action