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DONORS WE THANK YOU!

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Donors,

As we bid farewell to another incredible year, we find ourselves reflecting on the journey that we have shared together at the Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation. Your unwavering support has been the heartbeat of our mission, and we are filled with overwhelming gratitude.

To every donor who believed in our cause and contributed generously, thank you for being the driving force behind our initiatives. Your kindness has touched lives, sparking positive change in ways that words can scarcely capture.

This year your donations helped pave the way for our new Professional Skill Development workshop series at a new local homeless shelter, pay a visit to our friends in Cancun, Mexico where they needed supplies and food to help feed 200 school aged children, and most importantly helped us continue to fight food insecurity here in our hometown of Durham, NC feeding over 250 people at our annual holiday breakfast. Your commitment to making a difference has empowered us to reach new heights, and we are thrilled to share these victories with you.

Beyond the tangible impact, it is the spirit of generosity and compassion that truly defines our community. Each contribution is a testament to the belief that, together we can create a brighter future for those in food insecure areas and underserved populations.

To our donors you are the heartbeat of our organization. Your support extends far beyond financial contributions – it’s a beacon of hope, source of inspiration, and a powerful affirmation that goodness prevails when we unite.

As we look forward to the opportunities and challenges that the new year holds, we do so with immense gratitude for the incredible community that surrounds us.

Thank you from the depth of our hearts, for being the driving force behind our mission. Your generosity is the spark that ignites positive change and we are honored to have you by our side.

It is our hope that you would continue to support our initiatives in the new year as we will continue fighting food insecurity and helping people build skills to help them in their daily lives. Visit this link to help us kickstart the new year: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=V5NRN5PU2YQEJ

Your gift of $5, $10 , $20, $50, $100 helps us with every project/program that we have in store for 2024!

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a New Year filled with love, prosperity, and fulfillment.

With heartfelt thanks,

Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation

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Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation Day of Service Proclaimed by Mayor of Durham, NC

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The year 2023 has been a great year for the Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation and has garnered recognition of its remarkable contributions to the community.

Mayor Leonardo Williams has officially declared December 7, 2023 as the “Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation Day of Service” in honor of the impactful work undertaken by this outstanding nonprofit.

Celebrating Community Commitment:

This proclamation is more than just an acknowledgment; it is a testament to the dedication and unwavering commitment of Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation to creating positive change. The organization, renowned for “pop up community service”, fighting hunger and promoting professional development, has become a beacon of hope and a driving force behind numerous transformative projects.

A Day of Unity and Action:

Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation hosts an annual Feed the Homeless/Hungry service project for the designated “Day of Service” and for the next year and years to come is hoping to include other projects/events to bring together the Durham Community. Volunteers, community members, and local businesses are invited to join hands in making this day truly exceptional. From community clean-up initiatives to educational workshops and outreach programs, there are countless ways for everyone to contribute to the spirit of service.

Inspiration for Other Organizations:

This proclamation not only recognizes Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation for its outstanding service but also serves as an inspiration for other organizations to strive for excellence in their community engagements. It underscores the pivotal role that nonprofits play in the overall well-being and development of our neighborhoods.

Expressions of Gratitude:

In response to the Mayor’s proclamation, Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation founder expressed deep gratitude for the honor. This as an opportunity to further amplify the organization’s impact, inspiring increased community involvement.

On December 7,2023 after serving 230 people breakfast in Durham, NC the founder, Akeeya Umstead, had a luncheon to highlight this event with friends and family and gave a small speech as this honor is also a tribute to her late Mother, as the day of service falls on her birthday.

If you would like to make a donation to the Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation for future projects, please visit our donation page: https://mgb-foundation.org/donate-today/

Our 5th Annual Feed the Homeless/Hungry Holiday Breakfast Dec 7, 2023 was a Success!!

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We had a chance to go back to where we started feeding large groups, Urban Ministries of Durham for our 5th Annual Feed the Homeless and Hungry Holiday Breakfast.

We had a great time serving in the community and we were able to provide a hearty meal to 230 people that are either suffering from homelessness, food insecurity or both.

Not only did we purchase items our team also worked the industrial kitchen and prepared a delicious breakfast menu consisting of turkey sausage, turkey bacon, grits, hasbrowns, eggs, fruit, breakfast pastries, juice, coffee, water. Aside from preparing the breakfast we helped pass out lunch bags that were also donated from other organizations.

The population that we served was very thankful and expressed gratitude. As a treat, we had our resident DJ, Tobias Mayor Morrison spinning the holiday hits while they enjoyed their meal. This brought great joy to all and contributed to the wonderful experience.

We would love to thank all of those that volunteered their time and a special thanks to all of the individuals that gave monetary donations.

We would also like to thank our community sponsors for this event : Indulge Catering and WEGMANS.

It really takes a village and numerous donations to prepare a meal for over 200 people. If you would like to donate to future events for 2024 please click on our donation page!

WE will continue this event in 2024, and it will take place on December 6, 2024 in Durham, NC.

CANCUN 2023! Continuing our International Volunteer Projects

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We are thrilled to be traveling back to Cancun, Mexico SEPTEMBER 2023, to continue our international volunteer project with Huellas De Pain. On our second journey back to the organization’s headquarters we plan on providing them with much needed supplies to help serve the children of the area.

Huellas De Pain is an organization in Cancun that helps fight food insecurity, provides after school support to children, as well as a food pantry for the local area.

If you would like to contribute to the supplies that we will be taking to them, please donate to our PAYPAL.

Below you can view some of the photos from our first international service project in Cancun, Mexico.

Our First International Project Collaboration-Cancun, Mexico Feb 2022

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We were able to setup our first international “pop up” project in collaboration with Huellas de Pan in Cancun, Mexico. They are an organization that fights hunger and combats food insecurities by providing a place that children can come to and eat a meal and participate in various activities.

This staff from this organization was so welcoming and received us very well. With the help of google translator we were able to communicate in Spanish and work together for the day.

Our organization was able to provide supplies for the February birthday celebration and help with some painting for the Valentines Celebration decorations. We were excited about this collaboration and will continue to work with this great organization for years to come. (fingers crossed)

With proper funding we can make this a regular event.

If you would like to donate to future projects, please hit our donate button.