 SInce 2001, McLeod has worked as a fundraiser for several charity events benefiting UNICEF and she has given motivational speeches in 
K-12 schools to encourage America's children to help children at risk in developing nations as part of UNICEF's annual ""Trick or Treat"" campaign.In 2004 the Southern California chapter of UNICEF gave McLeod a "President's Volunteer Award" issued by The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation in recognition of her "commitment to the strengthening of the nation and making a difference through volunteer service".Since 2004, McLeod has lent her home-improvement skills to many "Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity Blitz Builds" over the years including a "Power Women, Power Tools Build" hosted by First Lady of California, Maria Shriver.