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Do Something More-Nonprofit Spotlights & Ways to Serve Your Community
Melissa Draper
Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 116
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 every week featuring interviews, nonprofit spotlights, and service-focused conversations.
📩 Contact: dosomethingmore.podcast@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @dosomethingmore.podcast
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21/02/2026#81🇺🇸 USA - nonProfit
28/01/2026#60🇺🇸 USA - nonProfit
14/12/2025#79🇺🇸 USA - nonProfit
13/12/2025#48🇺🇸 USA - nonProfit
28/11/2025#85
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110. ‘100 Women Who Care’ and Combining Charitable Gifts to Make a Meaningful Impact (with Chapter Founder Jessica Farnsworth)
mercredi 26 novembre 2025 • Duration 29:14
In this inspiring replay episode, I revisit one of the most impactful conversations I've had on the show — a deep dive into the giving-circle movement with '100 Women Who Care.' I personally joined my own local Utah Valley chapter after recording this episode over two years ago, and I've been attending quarterly meetings ever since. Today, I wanted to bring back this episode to highlight why this powerful model of collective giving continues to grow — and why you might want to be part of it too.
Jessica Farnsworth, a longtime leader with the Utah Valley chapter, shares the origin story of '100 Women Who Care', how these giving circles work, and the incredible impact that happens when women combine their resources to lift local nonprofits. You'll hear how chapters across the country are changing lives through “Impact Awards,” learn what actually happens inside a one-hour meeting, and discover the inspiring personal stories behind the organizations they support.
And since this conversation was first recorded, the Utah Valley chapter has surpassed 100 members — growing their impact even more. Whether you’re local to Utah or living anywhere else in the U.S., there’s likely a chapter near you.
Links mentioned in the episode:
100 Women Who Care Utah Valley Website
100 Women Who Care Utah Valley Instagram
100 Women Who Care Utah Valley Facebook
KSL Article on 100 Women Who Care Utah Valley Reaching 100 Members
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109. ‘Thanksgiving Heroes’ and Bringing Thanksgiving Dinner to Families Facing Food Insecurity (with Founder, Rob Adams)
jeudi 13 novembre 2025 • Duration 30:37
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in meal prep and family plans—but this episode will inspire you to think about gratitude in action.
I sit down with Rob Adams, Founder of 'Thanksgiving Heroes', a nonprofit that rallies over a thousand volunteers and hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations each year to deliver full Thanksgiving meals to more than 3,500 families facing food insecurity.
Rob shares the moving childhood story that inspired his mission, how a promise to his mother changed his life forever, and the miracles that continue to happen each year as strangers come together to feed their communities. You’ll also hear what it really takes to organize an effort of this scale—and how you can be part of it.
If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to give back this Thanksgiving—or a reminder that goodness and generosity are alive and well—this episode will fill your heart and renew your hope.
🎧 Listen now and find out how you can support Thanksgiving Heroes in bringing meals, hope, and connection to families this holiday season.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thanksgiving Heroes SLC Volunteer Sign Up to Deliver Food Boxes
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100. Celebrating 100 Episodes (!!!) and Sharing Nuggets of Wisdom and Advice From Podcast Guests
mercredi 3 septembre 2025 • Duration 14:41
On this episode I'm celebrating 100 Episodes of the 'Do Something More' podcast! At the end of each episode, I ask my guests to give general advice for how people can serve, volunteer, and give back to their communities. I took eight of those nuggets of wisdom and rolled them all together to mark this 100th episode. Come and be inspired and empowered and also get a reminder of the great caliber of guests we have on this podcast. They really all are incredible people trying to do good in many ways.
And thank you so much for being here with the 'Do Something More' podcast! I hope you've found inspiration and encouragement on my small corner of the podcasting world.
Links to the podcast episodes mentioned in this episode:
6. Carol Kimball and Finding Meaningful Ways to Serve While Raising a Family
9. Lori Muir with 'Ironman Q Foundation' and Supporting Cancer Families
29. Camber Hess and Using Service to Cope with Grief and her 'Infant Loss Stories' Project
38. Katie Bunnell with 'Live Your Dream Foundation' and Helping Single Mothers with Their Education
69. Anadine Marshall with 'Charity Vision' and Restoring Curable Sight Impairment Worldwide
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010. Thank You to the Teachers
Episode 10
mardi 23 mai 2023 • Duration 16:37
There are lots of kids and students finishing up the school year, so this episode is dedicated as a 'thank you' to the teachers. I share an experience I observed several years ago that helped me feel appreciation for all the small, unnoticed things that teachers do.
Listen to hear the story and feel free to share it with a teacher you know.
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009. Lori Muir with 'Ironman Q Foundation' and Supporting Cancer Families
Episode 9
mardi 16 mai 2023 • Duration 29:53
This episode was so tender and special. I talked with my friend Lori Muir about the foundation her family runs in honor of her son, Quinton. He passed away from cancer in 2017 and it's so inspiring to hear the things his family continues to do to support other families on a similar cancer journey.
Give it a listen to learn more about Quinton and all the great things the Ironman Q Foundation is doing.
Visit or donate to the Ironman Q Foundation:
ironmanq.com
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008. Vaughn Kimball and Being a Volunteer Coach for Your Children's Sports Teams
Episode 8
mardi 9 mai 2023 • Duration 33:19
This episode is an interview with my older brother, Vaughn Kimball. He has experience working with youth in many different capacities, and for this episode he's giving advice on being a volunteer coach for your kid's sports teams.
I am thankful for the good people who have coached my own children and I love what Vaughn has to share for anyone giving their time to help kids learn and grow in a sport.
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007. If You Want to Do Something Nice For a Mother You Know
Episode 7
mardi 2 mai 2023 • Duration 12:14
006. Carol Kimball and Finding Meaningful Ways to Serve While Raising a Family
Episode 6
mardi 25 avril 2023 • Duration 37:47
Today's episode is extra special...because I interviewed my Mom! I love my Mother and she is where I often go for advice and encouragement, especially with my own mothering journey. She's lived a full life and has been a great example to me of finding ways to serve, advocate, and be an integral part of her community, while also raising a large family.
Give this episode a listen to hear her tell some great stories (I think I got my love of storytelling from my Mom). She also shares lots of nougats of wisdom and encouragement that anyone can use to help them fit service into a busy and full life.
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005. Amanda Webb and Volunteering in Your Child's School
Episode 5
mardi 18 avril 2023 • Duration 24:25
Amanda Webb has regularly volunteered at her children's elementary school for several years. She's helped in a myriad of ways including serving as PTA President, to being a Room Mom, to organizing the Book Fair. She has great advice and insights to share on the 'whys' for giving time in the schools as a parent and community member, and also some ideas for how anyone can be involved in their children's school.
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004. Using a 'Thank You' to Engage In Service
Episode 4
mardi 11 avril 2023 • Duration 19:41
For this week's solo episode, I address the 'elephant in the room' and remind everyone that my end goal for anyone listening to this podcast is to feel uplifted and inspired. I also talk about how utilizing a genuine 'Thank You' can be a great way to stay engaged with service or in your community when you don't have as much time or resources to give.
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