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Dr. Tom Seals: A Warrior Helping Warriors
Dr. Tom Seals lives a life of service. From serving in the military to serving God, veterans, and his wife, 85-year-old Dr. Seals is an inspiration and motivation. His relationship with God informed his life choices. He began his military career as a young Marine where he carried out clandestine work and served in multiple...
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A Young Volunteer with the Drive to Change the World
Sassy Neuman, only twelve years old, is a prime example there is no age limit to giving back to the community. Uniquely, Sassy’s love for...
A Celebration of the Community
As the middle of the year approaches, Doing Good takes a moment to reflect on this year’s outstanding service-oriented volunteers in the Nashville area. Local...
Taking the Initiative to Make a Difference
From a young age, volunteering has been an integral part of Cara Finger’s life, which she credits to her parents. Raised in Texas, she says...
From local fairs to the global pandemic
Written by: Emerson Loudenback Fifteen-year-old Leah Kennedy is a student at Fairview High School, but that’s not all she is. Since fourth grade, the young...
Happy to Serve
Written by: Emerson Loundenback When it comes to superpowers, Kaitlyn Jolley doesn’t have just one. She’s a middle school teacher, an advocate for health and...
Finding Hope in Volunteering
Reality Edwards and Lauren Bellflower, Co-counselors and lifelong friends Written by: Emerson Loudenback Lauren Bellflower was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when she was 20 years...
Multi-generational good
Written by: Emerson Loudenback “The good we do always comes back to us,” says Zarita Fears, this month’s Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month. Zarita has...
It’s a small world, after all
Yoga proved helpful in Sheila Habacker’s recovery from her bone marrow transplant. After fully recovering, she became certified as a yoga teacher where she learned...
Volunteer Success Story
Denise Stewart volunteering at the NAMI Tennessee Convention with her daughter, Logan. Denise Stewart is more than a success story, she is a past client...
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Elizabeth Graham Pistole has been volunteering for as long as she can remember. “I’ve always been...
Written by: Gunnar Eng Volunteering is described by many as hard work which can be very rewarding...
With the recent World Humanitarian Day celebrated on August 19th, we can appreciate the fundamental...
Sassy Neuman, only twelve years old, is a prime example there is no age limit to giving back to the...
As the middle of the year approaches, Doing Good takes a moment to reflect on this year’s...
From a young age, volunteering has been an integral part of Cara Finger’s life, which she credits to...
Written by: Emerson Loudenback Fifteen-year-old Leah Kennedy is a student at Fairview High School...
Written by: Emerson Loundenback When it comes to superpowers, Kaitlyn Jolley doesn’t have just one. ...
Reality Edwards and Lauren Bellflower, Co-counselors and lifelong friends Written by: Emerson...
