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

• 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)

  Send us a textIn this inspiring Christmas episode I sit down with Connie Manwaring, Manager and President of the Nebo Holiday Chorus and Orchestra, to explore the remarkable story behind Handel’s Messiah and the powerful tradition of using music to bless and uplift others.Connie shares the fascinating charitable history of Handel’s Messiah — including how its very first performances were created as benefit concerts that raised funds for the poor, freed debtors from prison, and supported vulnerable children. She also opens up about her own journey from growing up in East Germany to studying music around the world, serving as a missionary, and ultimately founding a nonprofit choir dedicated to continuing Handel’s legacy of compassion.In this episode, you’ll learn:🎵 The incredible backstory of Handel’s Messiah and why it remains one of the most beloved and meaningful works of all time 🎄 How the Nebo Holiday Chorus and Orchestra uses its annual Messiah performances to support rotating charities, from refugee organizations to children in need ❤️ The healing, unifying power of choral music — and why singing together builds community, empathy, and spiritual strength 🙌 Why attending a Messiah performance (or even just hearing the Hallelujah Chorus!) can become a meaningful Christmas tradition for your familyWhether you’re passionate about service, fascinated by the history of sacred music, or simply looking for ways to bring more kindness and purpose into your holiday season, this conversation will fill you with gratitude, joy, and Christmas spirit.✨ Listen now and discover how music, charity, and community can help us all “do something more” this holiday season.Links mentioned in the podcast:Nebo Holiday Chorus and Orchestra WebsiteNebo Holiday Chorus and Orchestra InstagramNebo Holiday Chorus and Orchestra FacebookFollow the podcast on social media:Do Something More InstagramDo Something More FacebookDo Something More YouTube

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• 111. ‘Lifting Hands International’ and Providing Humanitarian Aid to Refugees at Home and Abroad (with Founder and CEO Hayley Smith)

  Send us a textIn this powerful episode I sit down with Hayley Smith, founder and CEO of Lifting Hands International, a nonprofit dedicated to providing meaningful, needs-based aid to refugees around the world.Hayley shares the eye-opening story of how a two-week volunteer trip to Greece opened her eyes to the realities of the global refugee crisis and inspired her to begin an organization that now supports displaced families in multiple countries. From chaotic camps in Greece to community-centered livestock programs in Jordan, Hayley takes us inside the world of humanitarian work, refugee support, and what it truly means to offer help in ways that actually matter.Listeners will learn: ✨ Why listening is the foundation of effective service and humanitarian aid ✨ How Lifting Hands International provides aid refugees actually ask for—including goats, hygiene kits, community support, and local resources ✨ Simple ways anyone can help—from volunteering locally to becoming a small monthly donor ✨ What most people misunderstand about nonprofit work, refugee needs, and humanitarian responseThis conversation is both educational and deeply inspiring, offering real-world insight into how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference—right where they are.If you’re passionate about service, volunteering, nonprofits, refugee aid, or finding meaningful ways to give back, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Links mentioned in the episode:Lifting Hands International WebsiteLifting Hands International InstagramLifting Hands International FacebookLifting Hands International in The Giving MachinesFollow the podcast on social media:Do Something More InstagramDo Something More FacebookDo Something More YouTube

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• 110. ‘100 Women Who Care’ and Combining Charitable Gifts to Make a Meaningful Impact (with Chapter Founder Jessica Farnsworth)

  Send us a textIn 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 Website100 Women Who Care Utah Valley Instagram100 Women Who Care Utah Valley Facebook100 Who Care Alliance WebsiteKSL Article on 100 Women Who Care Utah Valley Reaching 100 MembersFollow the podcast on social media:Do Something More InstagramDo Something More FacebookDo Something More YouTube

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• 109. ‘Thanksgiving Heroes’ and Bringing Thanksgiving Dinner to Families Facing Food Insecurity (with Founder, Rob Adams)

  Send us a textAs 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 WebsiteThanksgiving Heroes SLC Volunteer Sign Up to Deliver Food BoxesThanksgiving Heroes InstagramThanksgiving Heroes FacebookFollow the podcast on social media:Do Something More InstagramDo Something More FacebookDo Something More YouTube

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• 108. Why You Should Make Service Part of Your Family’s Holiday Traditions (and Ideas to Make It Happen)

  Send us a textThe holiday season can be busy and full—but it can also be deeply meaningful. In this solo episode I'm sharing why the holidays are the ideal time to build service into your family traditions, and how simple acts of kindness can bring more joy, connection, and purpose to this time of year.You’ll  learn realistic, doable ways to serve together as a family—whether you have toddlers, teens, or grown children. I also share lots of stories and give many meaningful ideas that you can easily fit to your own family and create memories that will last.If you’ve been wanting a holiday season that feels more connected, more grounded, and more meaningful—I hope after listening to this episode you will be inspired for how you can use service traditions to make it happen.Links mentioned in the episode:JustServe WebsiteLight the World WebsiteFollow the podcast on social media:Do Something More InstagramDo Something More FacebookDo Something More YouTube

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