The Doing Good Blog

Health & Wellness, Volunteerism & Community Action

Fighting for Joy

December 1, 2016

Joyce Wisby volunteering at the Sunny Day Club Written by: Kingsley East Joyce Wisby is this month’s honored volunteer. From the age...

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Arts (Visual & Performing), Media & Innovation, Volunteerism & Community Action

Bringing Life to the Radio

November 2, 2016

Justin’s passion of music Written by: Kingsley East “I volunteer because it brings joy to my heart to give back. I was always...

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

Through the Fire

October 1, 2016

Ndume Olatushani By: Kingsley East “No matter where we’re at, we can still help someone less fortunate than ourselves.” Many people claim...

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Education & Youth, Health & Wellness, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

A date, a wedding, & a 3 year old daughter

September 5, 2016

The Harbin Family Michele Harbin began volunteering in 5th grade, continues today, and is passing it on to her daughter. Michele grew...

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Arts (Visual & Performing), Community & Social Services, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Creative Service

August 1, 2016

David Tuchman Written by: Kingsley East David Tuchman is a financial analyst by day and volunteer videographer by night. In between, David...

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Education & Youth, Faith & Spirituality, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Prioritizing Your Passions

July 1, 2016

Written by: Kingsley East:  Misty Woodford is a mom, a daughter, a real estate broker, and a volunteer. She leads a life...

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Location-Specific, Media & Innovation, Volunteerism & Community Action

Radio Outreach

June 2, 2016

Krystle Couch volunteering – on the radio! by: Kingsley East Tune in on Saturday afternoons from 3-5 to hear this month’s honored...

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Education & Youth, Health & Wellness, Location-Specific

The Road to Success

May 20, 2016

Coach Jermarus McInnis (seated, center) Written by Kingsley East “Instilling success today for a successful tomorrow.” This is the slogan under which...

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Arts (Visual & Performing), Health & Wellness, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

“All children deserve the same opportunities, regardless of disabilities.”

April 4, 2016

By: Kingsley East Families of disabled children and local communities believe this truth, but it takes workers and volunteers like Annah to...

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

One Person at a Time

March 1, 2016

Pastor Marc Hewlett Stopping Human Trafficking Like many in Music City, Marc Hewlett began as a musician. Yet he was also an...

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

Protector & Defender

February 2, 2016

“We are our brother’s keeper. What we do matters because it (how we treat others) does affect others,” says Lynn Ewing. In...

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Arts (Visual & Performing), Education & Youth, Health & Wellness, Volunteerism & Community Action

Asha, Lori & Ghandi

January 1, 2016

 VSA Tennessee Ambassadors Asha Patel, a junior at MTSU, was encouraged by MTSU Communications Professor Lori Kissinger to look into the collegiate...

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Education & Youth, Faith & Spirituality, Location-Specific, Volunteerism & Community Action

Education equals choices

December 1, 2015

Charlotte pumping water Raise the Roof Academy began in 2010 to provide education for orphans and at-risk children. In only five years,...

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Education & Youth

Volunteerism…a state of mind

November 1, 2015

Jeff Sexton with (now former) Mayor Karl Dean Jeff Sexton took a leap of faith nearly five years ago when he and...

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

Empowering families through mediation

October 1, 2015

Chuck Hill teaching advanced mediation techniques to a group of new volunteers People “have more control than they realize,” says Chuck Hill,...

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Education & Youth

Refugees Sew For Hope – & Build Community

September 2, 2015

Rita with her students @ Sew For Hope, a ThriftSmart ministry Families escaping their homeland are refugees. During the escape, they are...

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Education & Youth

“Every Flower Grows Through Dirt”

August 3, 2015

Alexandria Giving Flowers to a Guest at Donelson Rehabilitation Center Today Alexandria says, “I love talking to young girls about my growing pains...

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Education & Youth

“I look forward to Tuesdays”

July 1, 2015

Nadine Rihani’s first role with Park Center was folding clothes. As she said, “of all things….I hate to fold clothes!” After finally...

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Uncategorized

New mother juggles career & dogs

June 2, 2015

For most, juggling full-time work and a family is enough, but for Tam Singer, she is also establishing MTPRC, “Making Tennessee a...

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Education & Youth

A Marriage of Like Minds & Hearts

May 1, 2015

Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Pam Harms Sometimes Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month is a person, other times an entire family or...

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Education & Youth

Choosing His Alternative Encore Career

April 1, 2015

For most, retirement is a time of slower days and relaxation. But that’s not the case for William Dirl. After retiring from...

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Education & Youth

Storyteller Kia Jarmon

April 1, 2015

At The MEPR Agency, “We influence change, position brands, affect consumer decisions, and increase visibility through storytelling and community building.” PR Strategist...

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Education & Youth

Saving the Planet, One Bottle at a Time

March 4, 2015

Marge Davis has a passion for conservation and environmental issues, especially recycling and litter control. Her commitment to the planet has earned...

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Education & Youth

Another storyteller

March 4, 2015

Thank you to Melody Erickson, local storyteller and artist. She contributed to Doing Good by writing about Marge Davis, Nashville’s Volunteer of...

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