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Philip Hyams: The Joy of Giving Back
In this episode of the Doing Good podcast, host Emily sits down with Philip Hyams, a college student and passionate volunteer, to discuss his inspiring journey in community service. From his early experiences as a young volunteer to co-founding a high school service organization, Philip shares how giving back has shaped his life. Philip’s passion...
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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...
Fighting and Thriving with Type 1 Diabetes: A Mother-Daughter Story
Lauren was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes – or T1D, as she and her mother, Barbara, like to call it – at just three years...
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People want to help; people want to do good; and Toby Swager wants to make that easier by connecting...
Jacqueline McDonald’s passion for volunteerism is driven by all avenues of her life. She currently...
Immigrating to another country is an intimidating task that Ana Sura once completed. Now, with the...
Bryson McCarly is a husband, father, cook, and the owner of a StateFarm in Hendersonville...
Tony Bradshaw, Nashvillian, father and successful financial coach, has been using his aptitude for...
In celebration of Black History Month, we would like to highlight a previously featured volunteer...
By working with Freedom Reigns Ranch, Beverly Powers has not only nurtured her passion for horses...
Paul Dougall – a resident of middle Tennessee, empty nester, and widower – is constantly finding...
Written by: Ryan Wilson Jimmy Pitts is an example of the age-old saying – life is what you...
