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Bernice Karnett: Helping Dogs Become Dogs Again

October 17, 2023

By Callie Carlucci Bernice has a catchy mantra to describe her work with animal rescue: “I don’t rescue dogs, dogs rescue me.”...

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...

Animals & Environment, Science & Technology, Volunteerism & Community Action

Nurturing Nature’s Lifeline: Michael Freeman’s Inspiring Dedication to Preserving Water and Wildlife

August 4, 2023

For decades, Michael Freeman has profoundly impacted his community in the heart of Auburn, Alabama. By day, Michael serves as an Environmental...

Community & Social Services, Education & Youth, Volunteerism & Community Action

Crowning Dreams: Tanya Kanney’s Royal Mission

July 30, 2023

Meet Tanya Kanney, a remarkable volunteer on a heartfelt mission. As a wife and a mother of two, Tanya has realized her...

Media & Innovation

Press Release: Doing Good breaks record…

July 24, 2023

Nashville, TN – Doing Good, the nationally recognized nonprofit based in Nashville that serves other nonprofit and government agencies by providing marketing and public relations...

Education & Youth, Government, Military & Public Service, Health & Wellness, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Shavonya Washington

July 12, 2023

Shavonya Washington has always had a big heart, and even before she started volunteering, she shared it with her community. From being...

Media & Innovation

John Richardson: Unlocking the Fulfillment of Giving

July 6, 2023

In a world that often feels disconnected and superficial, one man from Nashville, Tennessee, is on a mission to bridge the gap...

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Martin Plumlee

July 6, 2023

Martin, originally from Nashville and a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, has been deeply influenced by his...

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

Leah Marcus: Empowering Students with Dyslexia through Education and Advocacy

May 7, 2023

Leah Marcus is a teacher who graduated from Vanderbilt University last year with a graduate degree in Education Policy, specifically focused on...

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

“African American history is American history,” says Natalie Bell

February 28, 2023

“African American history is American history,” says Natalie Bell, a volunteer forging her own path to preserve and teach history. Natalie has...

Education & Youth, Volunteerism & Community Action

John Baker’s Effort to Preserve African American Genealogy

February 28, 2023

Countless people grow up without any knowledge about their ancestors or where they came from. For many African American families, this is...

Education & Youth

Daisuke Suzuki: Self-professed Geek Volunteers

July 6, 2022

This New Yorker didn’t let the global pandemic get him down. In fact, COVID created the opportunity for Dice to volunteer. Had...

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

Lifelong Servant Leader Serves on the Path She Once Walked

June 27, 2022

By: Angela Barbosa Imagine being at an appointment with your doctor and learning you have cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute,...

Animals & Environment, Faith & Spirituality, Volunteerism & Community Action

Harvesting Seeds His Dad Planted to Benefit Farmers

June 20, 2022

By: Angela Barbosa Growing up as a farm kid in northern Indiana, Vane Clayton had chores every morning and every night. Working...

Community & Social Services, Location-Specific

Service in Her School

June 7, 2022

Written By: Emma de la Pena Many can look back on memories in their lifetime and think about their first strike of...

Culture & History, Education & Youth, Faith & Spirituality, Government, Military & Public Service

Featured Volunteer: Jason

May 23, 2022

Listen to Jason, a husband, father of two, and a young professional, as he talks about the heart of a person. What...

Animals & Environment, Education & Youth, Health & Wellness

Volunteering: Not always glamorous, but always rewarding

May 10, 2022

Anna Kate Roberson is a determined fourteen-year-old who doesn’t let her autism diagnosis get in the way of her dream of becoming...

Education & Youth, Health & Wellness, Location-Specific

Offering Opportunities, Reaching Potential

May 3, 2022

Growing up with a sister with Down Syndrome, Elizabeth Graham Pistole has a strong passion for helping individuals with special needs grow...

Community & Social Services, Education & Youth, Family & Personal Life

Just Go for It!

April 26, 2022

Written by: Terri Seydel It was an elementary holiday event that sparked an interest in her to help children in need. In...

Community & Social Services, Education & Youth, Health & Wellness, Location-Specific

Volunteering with Friends – It’s Just Fun!

April 5, 2022

Written by: Terri Seydel In many ways, Phillip Hyams is a typical American teenager, balancing his time between school, sports, and friends....

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

Giving the Gift of Time

April 2, 2022

Life experiences are often the best teachers and influencers of how we form our values and priorities. This has become powerfully evident...

Faith & Spirituality, Health & Wellness

A Mother’s Story

March 24, 2022

“I get more from volunteering than I give,” says Denise Stewart. “It gives me joy to watch how much NAMI’s programs that...

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

Featured Volunteer: Robin Cole

March 10, 2022

Our featured volunteer Robin shares her story of why she volunteers with Read to Succeed!

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