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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Community & Social Services, Education & Youth, Government, Military & Public Service, Volunteerism & Community Action

Ann Marie Nordgren: Finding purpose serving those who are vulnerable

October 5, 2023

Ann Marie Nordgren views volunteering not only as a way to help others, but as an opportunity to learn from those who...

Volunteerism & Community Action

The LA Movie and Television Industry Takes “Every Day Action”

September 16, 2023

Hillary Cohen Hirschhorn believes everyone can make a difference when they volunteer! This Los Angeles-based Producer in the film and television industry...