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Send us Fan Mail One of the things I’ve learned from this podcast…Is how easy it is to feel like you’re not doing enough. When you hear about incredible nonprofits and people changing the world, comparison can creep in fast. But here’s the truth I keep coming back to: None of us can do everything. But all of us can do something. And that “something” is going to look different for each of us. This episode is a reminder to stop comparing, trust who you are, and act on the good you feel inspired...
Send us Fan Mail The nonprofit featured in this episode is working to stop human trafficking before it starts. Love Justice International is on the front lines of preventing trafficking around the world, using strategic interventions to identify and intercept potential victims before they are exploited. To date, their work has helped protect over 100,000 individuals, supported more than 2,000 arrests, and operates with an average prevention cost of just $112 per intercept. In this powerful an...
Send us Fan Mail Benny’s Bodega is a nonprofit in New Jersey that is reimagining what a food pantry can be. More than just a place to receive groceries and essential items, it’s a welcoming space designed to foster dignity, connection, and a true sense of community. In this episode, I sit down with Ben Davey, co-founder of Benny’s Bodega, to talk about the heart behind their mission and how they are transforming the traditional food pantry model. Ben shares how creating a respectful, communit...
Send us Fan Mail This episode originally aired in October 2024 and is especially relevant as communities respond to recent natural disasters. When disasters strike, many of us want to help—but knowing how to help effectively can make all the difference. In this episode, I share practical and meaningful ways to support disaster relief efforts, from donating and volunteering to finding trusted organizations that are making a real impact on the ground. One of the key takeaways from this conversa...
Send us Fan Mail This episode originally aired in January 2024 and features an inspiring conversation with Tiffany Larson, CEO of Days for Girls International—a global nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through menstrual health education and sustainable resources. Days for Girls International works around the world to break the stigma surrounding menstruation by providing reusable period kits and vital health education. In this episode, Tiffany shares the powerful o...
Send us Fan Mail Celebrate a special milestone with the Do Something More Podcast! 🎉 This week marks three incredible years of inspiring stories, meaningful service, and everyday people doing good in their communities. In this anniversary episode, I’m highlighting some of the most powerful advice shared by past guests. As my listeners might know, at the end of each episode, I usually ask my guests for general advice and encouragement for how people can serve, volunteer, and give back—and toda...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Do Something More, I sit down with Tami Carson from Utah Foster Care to talk about the vital role foster families play in supporting vulnerable children in our communities. Tami shares insights into the challenges and rewards of foster care, as well as the growing need for more support. We also explore Utah Foster Care’s Care Communities program—a powerful initiative where groups of 8–10 adults come together to support a foster family through practical serv...
Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Do Something More Podcast originally aired in December 2023. On it I’m joined by Katie Bunnell, co-founder and President of the Live Your Dream Foundation, a Utah-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering single mothers through education. The Live Your Dream Foundation awards scholarships to single mothers across Utah, helping them complete college, university, or technical school programs so they can build stable careers and better provide for their familie...
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Do Something More is a service-oriented podcast dedicated to sharing inspiring stories of people and organizations who are making a difference. Each week, host Melissa Draper highlights the helpers—volunteers, nonprofits, community leaders, and everyday individuals—who have found meaningful ways to give back and uplift their communities.Through heartfelt interviews and practical solo episodes, this podcast explores real stories of service, acts of kindness, humanitarian work, and grassroots impact. Listeners will discover simple, actionable ways to serve, volunteer, give back, and create positive change in their own communities.Whether you’re looking for ways to get involved, searching for volunteer ideas for your family, wanting to support charities you believe in, or simply needing uplifting stories about people doing good, this podcast will motivate you to help, lift, inspire and make a difference.New episodes
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