“I get more from volunteering than I give,” says Denise Stewart. “It gives me joy to watch how much NAMI’s programs that I teach, train and present help others.” NAMI Tennessee is the Tennessee chapter of the National Alliance of Middle Tennessee. She serves so people who want help with mental illness can get it. Her service as a volunteer is more than what she learned from … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Story
Featured Volunteer: Robin Cole
Our featured volunteer Robin shares her story of why she volunteers with Read to Succeed! … [Read more...] about Featured Volunteer: Robin Cole
Out of Blessings Came a Call to Volunteer
Written by: Terri Seydel Volunteers don't often have the privilege of knowing the positive impacts of their work. This is not the case for Bill Kroemer. Many years ago, Bill and his family started donating to the Nashville Rescue Mission as they felt very blessed in their lives and wanted to give back to their community. This organization provides food, … [Read more...] about Out of Blessings Came a Call to Volunteer
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Volunteering to Change the Course of a Life
Written by: Terri Seydel Would you like to change any of the decisions you made as a teenager? We'd probably all like to turn the clock back on a few of our choices. But for some young people, choices can mean the difference between life and death. Carroll Hill (left in photo) grew up in South Central Los Angeles during a time when gangs were dominating many areas … [Read more...] about Volunteering to Change the Course of a Life
A League Leaving Legacy
Written by: Gunnar Eng This month’s Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month, Britney Gannon, originally joined Junior League of New York looking to continue a tradition of helping those less fortunate. The Junior League began as a group of women going to the lower east side of New York housing projects in 1901 and working with its underserved communities. Now with 295 chapters … [Read more...] about A League Leaving Legacy
Keeps You Coming Back
One would think after almost 40 years of volunteering, Frannie Martin would be ready to call it quits and hang up the towel for good. But this Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month sees no end in sight for her service work and still enjoys it every week. “It’s always been a part of my life, and I can’t imagine going on without it,” says Martin, “I feel I have gotten so much out of … [Read more...] about Keeps You Coming Back
Bake Sale Volunteer
Jena grew up with a mother who lived by the Golden Rule. With her mom as a role model and the love of her family, Jena’s lifelong passion became caring for others. “I just want to know I’m being effective and helping out,” she says. This young professional lives out her passion through volunteering, and it gives her a perfect opportunity to share her other passion – … [Read more...] about Bake Sale Volunteer
Gifted Reminder
Elizabeth Graham Pistole has been volunteering for as long as she can remember. “I’ve always been hands-on with what I can offer to my sister,” says Pistole, Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month. Pistole’s sister, Natalie, has Down syndrome and has always loved helping her and other individuals with special needs. Despite any challenges that she may face, Pistole says it’s always … [Read more...] about Gifted Reminder
A Passion for Helping Others
Written by: Gunnar Eng Volunteering is described by many as hard work which can be very rewarding. No one believes that more than Michele Nicholson, Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month who takes pride in helping others. Nicholson volunteers a good amount of time at Nashville’s Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition (NAHT) and has developed a bond with many women clients there. “Not … [Read more...] about A Passion for Helping Others