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Jacqueline McDonald: “Nothing is Ever Too Small”

Jacqueline McDonald’s passion for volunteerism is driven by all avenues of her life. She currently serves on the board of the Tennessee Action Council, which has two primary missions: Project Life and Helping Hands. Project Life supplies mobile ultrasound units to pregnancy centers, while Helping Hands supplies duffle bags to the Department of Children’s Services...
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Compassionate Heart

Written by: Annie Low Monica Cooley is this month’s honored volunteer because she posses the qualities it takes to be an excellent volunteer. John Wesley...

Engineering Enthusiasm

Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month Chuck Sclemm Written by: Kingsley East “I volunteer to help inspire students to pursue science and technology interests which will...

Advocating for his community

Keith McLean Written by: Cole Gray Keith McLean of Franklin is Doing Good’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month for his work in advocating for the...

Nebraska Huskers Provide Hope for Middle Tennessee Students

Emily with her mom, Julie Written by: Cole Gray      Doing Good’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month Emily Fay is passionate about the University...

Providing prosthetics for all ages

Nick Gambill with Leah Burris Written by: Cole Gray Nick Gambill grew up working with his hands. Building decks and remodeling homes throughout college prepared...

Spreading the Light

By: Kingsley East “By letting my light shine through volunteer work, I’m able to help others have a better quality of life- no matter where they are...

Blessed to Serve

Martin Plumlee Written by: Kingsley East “To whom much is given, much is required” (Luke 12:48). Martin Plumlee says that he is blessed with a...

Learning through Service

  Roopa packing books for low-income children at Book’em Written by: Kingsley East “Volunteering helps me to develop skills, learn more about career options, make...

Do Something Good

Allison showing the love letters written by volunteers Photography by: William Fahrnbach Photography Written by: Kingsley East “I volunteer because I believe the meaning of life...
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Positivity in the Community

Written by Zac Cooper When people hear the word “non-profit,” it is more than likely that one of the...

Service for a Larger Purpose

Written by: Zac Cooper November’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month is Jacky Gomez, a community...

Walk Into Your Kingdom

By: Annie Low Carleigh Frazier, this month’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month, is a senior Biology...

Compassionate Heart

Written by: Annie Low Monica Cooley is this month’s honored volunteer because she posses the...

Engineering Enthusiasm

Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month Chuck Sclemm Written by: Kingsley East “I volunteer to help...

Advocating for his community

Keith McLean Written by: Cole Gray Keith McLean of Franklin is Doing Good’s Nashville Volunteer of...

Nebraska Huskers Provide Hope for

Emily with her mom, Julie Written by: Cole Gray      Doing Good’s Nashville Volunteer of the Month...

Providing prosthetics for all ages

Nick Gambill with Leah Burris Written by: Cole Gray Nick Gambill grew up working with his hands...