 McLeod's "Trading Spaces" background also came in handy in 2005 when she partnered with Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church to create a sizeable charity decorating/furniture drive for 15 Katrina families seeking refuge in her hometown of Galveston.McLeod spent several weeks with the recipients and personally delivered the items with Moody Memorial church volunteers.In 2007, McLeod participated in the Los Angeles "Habitat for Humanity-Jimmy Carter Work Project" as a volunteer builder and co-host of a reception honoring 39th President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn.