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Debbie Hartman: Making a Difference
Debbie Hartman is a mother of three and came to Nashville from San Diego to be closer to her first grandchild. In the eight months she’s lived here, giving back and meeting people have been two of her top priorities, and she found volunteering fulfills both roles. Currently, she volunteers with The Store, a local...
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On the Road to Give Back: Idella’s Journey
On the Road to Give Back: Idella’s Journey By: Eden Bollschweiler Idella Hansen, a seasoned truck driver with over 54 years of experience, always knew...
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...
Martin Plumlee
Martin, originally from Nashville and a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, has been deeply influenced by his time at West...
Leah Marcus: Empowering Students with Dyslexia through Education and Advocacy
Leah Marcus is a teacher who graduated from Vanderbilt University last year with a graduate degree in Education Policy, specifically focused on elementary education. One...
“African American history is American history,” says Natalie Bell
“African American history is American history,” says Natalie Bell, a volunteer forging her own path to preserve and teach history. Natalie has always had a...
John Baker’s Effort to Preserve African American Genealogy
Countless people grow up without any knowledge about their ancestors or where they came from. For many African American families, this is because their lineage...
Daisuke Suzuki: Self-professed Geek Volunteers
This New Yorker didn’t let the global pandemic get him down. In fact, COVID created the opportunity for Dice to volunteer. Had he not chosen...
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Hillary Cohen Hirschhorn believes everyone can make a difference when they volunteer! This Los...
On the Road to Give Back: Idella’s Journey By: Eden Bollschweiler Idella Hansen, a seasoned truck...
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...
Nashville, TN – Doing Good, the nationally recognized nonprofit based in Nashville that serves...
Shavonya Washington has always had a big heart, and even before she started volunteering, she shared...
In a world that often feels disconnected and superficial, one man from Nashville, Tennessee, is on a...
Martin, originally from Nashville and a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West...
Leah Marcus is a teacher who graduated from Vanderbilt University last year with a graduate degree...
