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Do Something More-Nonprofit Spotlights & Ways to Serve Your Community

Melissa Draper
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100 Women Who Care

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, t... more

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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.

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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 an... more

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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 se... more

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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 differ... more

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Recent Guests

John Molineux
Founder and CEO of Love Justice International
Love Justice International
Episode: 123. Helping Those Who Need It Most: How 'Love Justice International' is Working to Stop Human Trafficking Before It Starts (with Founder and CEO John Molineux)
Ben Davey
President and Co-Founder of Benny's Bodega
Benny's Bodega
Episode: 122. Food Pantry Innovation: Building Community & Dignity at Benny’s Bodega (with Co-Founder and President Ben Davey)
Tiffany Larson
CEO of Days for Girls
Days for Girls
Episode: 120. Creating a World Where Periods Are Never A Problem: How 'Days for Girls' is Changing Lives Worldwide Through Menstrual Health Education (with CEO Tiffany Larson)
Tami Carson
Director of Community Volunteers, Utah Foster Care
Utah Foster Care
Episode: 118. Supporting Foster Families: How Care Communities Are Making a Difference (with Utah Foster Care Director of Community Volunteers, Tami Carson)
Katie Bunnell
Co-founder and President of Live Your Dream Foundation
Live Your Dream Foundation
Episode: 117. Scholarships for Single Mothers: How the Live Your Dream Foundation Is Empowering Women Through Education (with Co-Founder and President, Katie Bunnell)
Angela Wilson
Founder/organizer of Gifts No One Asked For
Gifts No One Asked For
Episode: 116. Creative Ways to Serve: How 'Gifts No One Asked For' Delivers Encouragement through Inspirational Art (with @gifts_no_one_asked_for Angela Wilson)
Cammie Walworth
Angela's sister and collaborator in Gifts No One Asked For
Gifts No One Asked For
Episode: 116. Creative Ways to Serve: How 'Gifts No One Asked For' Delivers Encouragement through Inspirational Art (with @gifts_no_one_asked_for Angela Wilson)
Luke Mickelson
Founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Episode: 115. No Kid Sleeps on the Floor: How 'Sleep In Heavenly Peace' Builds Beds for Children in Need (with Founder Luke Mickelson)
Brittinie Tran
President and Board Chair of Hot Mess Express
Hot Mess Express
Episode: 114. Women Helping Women Through Service: How ‘Hot Mess Express’ Brings Hope Through Cleaning and Community (with President and Board Chair Brittinie Tran)

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Melissa Draper
Host of Do Something More; facilitates interviews and guides episode flow.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    I love listening to this podcast. It inspires me to do something more each time I listen. Thanks for putting it together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TM Ander
    United States2 months ago
  • A+ podcast!

    Amazing podcast with inspirational stories and creative ways we can love and serve those around us. Melissa is so warm and caring and really goes out of her way to share her heart and live with ask who know her. Fantastic podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pigtsilstravels
    United States3 months ago
  • Still good in the world!

    I love this podcast!! Melissa is a wonderful host and has openings my eyes to so many service opportunities. Listening gives me hope that there is still so much good in the world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thrivingwith8
    United States3 months ago
  • Uplifting and encouraging

    Deep dive into the concept of service that explores how serving others help you and those around you. Real conversations that are engaging and personal from small acts of service to lifelong commitment to helping others.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JWal88x
    United States3 months ago
  • Needed Perspective

    This podcast offers such diverse ways to help those within our sphere of influence. It reminds me and empowers me to make a difference in those circles with which I associate. Christ committed His life to serving and this podcast inspires me to do the same.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natty1183
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners praise warm, hopeful interviewing style and authentic, actionable takeaways.
Audiences note practical ideas for volunteering and giving that are easy to implement.
Fans highlight diverse nonprofit stories as a source of inspiration and community optimism.
Hosts are described as compassionate and engaging, able to connect listeners with real‑world impact.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

109. ‘Thanksgiving Heroes’ and Bringing Thanksgiving Dinner to Families Facing Food Insecurity (with Founder, Rob Adams)
Q: What does it entail to be a volunteer driver for the big day?
Volunteers sign up for time blocks, drive to houses, follow a script to explain how they found the family, and help deliver food while ensuring a smooth, organized flow with a school-backed roster and a team of coordinators.
110. ‘100 Women Who Care’ and Combining Charitable Gifts to Make a Meaningful Impact (with Chapter Founder Jessica Farnsworth)
Q: What does a typical quarterly meeting look like?
Meetings are kept to about one hour, feature presentations from three local charities about their mission and the use of the Impact Award, plus a Q&A session, after which attendees vote using a digital survey to determine the winner.
115. No Kid Sleeps on the Floor: How 'Sleep In Heavenly Peace' Builds Beds for Children in Need (with Founder Luke Mickelson)
Q: Let's just start off first by having you introduce yourself, and then get into why and how you decided to start your nonprofit.
I'm Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. My goal was to raise awareness about child bedlessness and to give kids a bed they can call their own. The process began when I saw a family in need in my own community and decided to involve my son's Boy Scout group, turning a simple project into a meaningful service opportunity that could be replicated city by city.
112. ‘Nebo Holiday Chorus and Orchestra’ and The Story Behind Handel’s Messiah and Performing It for the Community to Benefit Charity (with Manager and President Connie Manwaring)
Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you came to start the Nebo Holiday Chorus and Orchestra.
Connie describes her background in music, study at BYU, and a motivation to create lasting, community-focused music programs locally, leading to the formation of the Nebo Holiday Chorus and Orchestra in Spanish Fork.
81. 'Be A Little Too Kind' and Providing Homeless Individuals Hot Meals Each Week (with Founder, Jessica Lowe)
Q: How did you get started with Be A Little Too Kind?
Jessica shared that her journey began while she was a culinary student. Realizing food from their classes was often thrown away, she started serving it to people experiencing homelessness. This evolved into a nonprofit dedicated to providing meals and other essential support.

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A service‑oriented show that highlights volunteers, nonprofits, and community leaders through interviews and solo episodes. Listeners can expect tangible ideas for giving back, from volunteering and fundraising to hands‑on projects, with a strong emphasis on dignity, accessibility, and practical impact. Episodes feature a wide range of missions—from anti-trafficking and disaster relief to education and arts‑based charity—delivering uplifting, real‑world stories and actionable steps for getting involved. A notable strength is consistently turning inspirational stories into clear, repeatable ways for individuals andorganizations to contribute in their local communities, making it appealing to both first‑time givers and seasoned volunteers.

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