A volunteer group poses with a white dog outside an animal shelter.

Homes & Hearts: Volunteering with a Purpose

Service Bobbi Sue Tellitocci May 21, 2025

The Tony Carletello Team believes that being part of a community means more than just helping people find their dream homes—it also means giving back to the places we live and work. That’s why every month, our team chooses a nonprofit organization in one of the counties we serve and dedicates a day to volunteering.

Three women volunteering at an animal shelter, surrounded by kennels and holding supplies.

This April, we had the privilege of spending the day at the Cheatham County Animal Control Shelter. This shelter does incredible work rescuing, caring for, and finding homes for animals in need. They’re often the last hope for pets who have nowhere else to go—and their dedication to the animals they serve is nothing short of inspiring.

We were thrilled to have a fantastic group of teammates, clients, family members, and friends join us for a day of giving back. Together, we walked dogs, socialized cats, organized donation supplies, cleaned and sterilized crates in preparation for future surgeries, and even planted a fresh herb garden to brighten the space and support staff wellness. It was a day full of teamwork, compassion, and a shared love for animals. Giving back like this reminds us that small actions—when done together—can make a real difference. Volunteering is more than just a good deed; it’s an opportunity to connect with others, support organizations doing vital work, and strengthen the communities we care about.

If you’d like to support the Cheatham County Animal Control Shelter, there are several ways to help:

🔗 Donate, volunteer, or adopt: https://www.ccactn.org/
🛒 Purchase items from their needs list: Shelter Needs!

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Up Next: Blood Drive with Blood Assurance

Blood drive flyer for Blood Assurance in Nashville, with event details, a QR code, and a donor T-shirt.

We’re excited to share that our next service project is just around the corner! We're partnering with Blood Assurance to host a community blood drive at the end of May. Donating blood is a powerful way to give back—it can save lives and provide much-needed support for local hospitals and patients.

🩸 Blood Drive Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, May 31
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
📍 Location:
Blood Assurance / OurCEL Solutions
2817 West End Ave. #200
Nashville, TN 37203

🔗 Register to donate here: bloodassurance.org/carletello

We’d love to see you there—every donor can make a life-saving difference!

A man walks a black dog on a purple leash along a sunny shelter path.
Man in a navy cap poses with a bag of organic potting mix over his shoulder.
Three women volunteering at an animal shelter, surrounded by kennels and holding supplies.
A woman and girl pose with a brindle-and-white dog on a wooded path.
Two adults pose with a leashed dog outside a building with green roofs.
A smiling woman holds a large fluffy white dog at an animal shelter.
Animal shelter volunteers gather around pet carriers in a room stocked with pet supplies.
Blood drive flyer for Blood Assurance in Nashville, with event details, a QR code, and a donor T-shirt.
A volunteer group poses with a white dog outside an animal shelter.

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