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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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Karin Freeland: Learning More About Her Community Through Volunteering
After losing her job in the corporate world, Karin Freeland said that she found a higher purpose by serving her community. Karin spent 15 years...
Bart Brammer: A Voice for People Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is challenging. It can be a life-changing diagnosis for both patients and their families, and our featured volunteer, Bart Brammer, knows that all...
Keisha Felton: Serving and Empowering Kids from Low-Income Families
Keisha Felton has only begun her journey to improve the lives of youths. She is a volunteer extraordinaire who founded the nonprofit, Project E3, with...
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...
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...
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Lauren was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes – or T1D, as she and her mother, Barbara, like to...
After losing her job in the corporate world, Karin Freeland said that she found a higher purpose by...
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...
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...
