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Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation Annual Day of Service 2025 Recap: Serving With Purpose in Durham, NC

December 8, 2025 by misstakenid, posted in Uncategorized

On Friday, December 5, 2025, the Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation held our Annual Day of Service in the heart of Durham, North Carolina. What began seven years ago as a simple mission to fight food insecurity has grown into one of our most impactful community traditions, and this year’s event was nothing short of incredible.

We began the morning bright and early by serving a warm and hearty breakfast to 248 of our unhoused neighbors. Plates were filled with turkey sausage, scrambled eggs, grits, hash browns, breakfast cakes, fresh fruit, juice, and hot coffee. Every interaction reminded us of why this work matters. A good meal offers more that nourishment. It offers comfort, dignity, and a moment of connection.

Once breakfast wrapped up, our volunteers shifted into the next phase of service. Together, we prepared more than 1,000 sandwiches to be delivered in lunch bags at Urban Ministries of Durham. Seeing our community come together with such focus, compassion, and energy was powerful. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds filled the room with a shared purpose: to help our neighbors feel seen and supported.

This annual event would not be possible without the generosity of our community partners. We extend our deepest gratitude to Bimbo Bakeries, Whole Foods, and Food Lion Feeds for contributing resources that helped us feed so many. We are equally grateful for every donor and every volunteer who showed up ready to serve. Your presence made a real and lasting difference.

Seven years later, our mission remains the same: to fight the food insecurity with consistency, heart, and community partnership. We are proud of the work we have accomplished, and even more excited about the work ahead.

We invite you to mark your calendars. Our next Day of Service will be held on December 4, 2026. We welcome volunteers, donors, and partners who want to stand with us to uplift our neighbors.

Thank you for being a part of this journey. Together, we will keep transforming lives, one act of service at a time.

Here is a link to a recap video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17mjZEabHe/

Looking Ahead: Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation 2025

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 by misstakenid, posted in Uncategorized

As we move forward in 2025, the Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation is ready to make an even greater impact. Our mission remains the same to serve, uplift, and inspire. But this year, we’re taking things a little further.

We’re continuing our Success Looks Different for Everyone- Fireside Chat Series, proving that transformation isn’t about where you start, but about the consistency and commitment to growth. This year we’ll provide more opportunities for individuals to learn, develop and create their own paths to success.

For the first time, we’re partnering with Rise Against Hunger in May to package 1,000 meals for communities in Haiti or the Philippines. Hunger knows no borders and we are honored to expand our reach beyond our local community to fight food insecurity on a global scale. To donate or sign up for that project, click here https://www.riseagainsthunger.org/register/?id=701Pj00000AEg1eIAD .

We will continue our support of Seniors and Veterans at the Canterbury House in September in Roxboro, NC with our 2nd Annual Cookout in Honor of Mr. Wallace Umstead (Our Founder’s late father) giving them some great food and warm vibes.

Closer to home we will be sponsoring 4 families for Thanksgiving this year, making sure that they have a table full of food and a holiday filled with love. And as always, we’ll host our 7th Annual Feed the Homeless and Hungry Breakfast, in December, a tradition rooted in honoring Mrs. Cassandra W. Umstead ( Our Founder’s Late Mother) and ensuring that those in need don’t go forgotten.

But this is just the beginning. We are always open to working with new organizations and groups to expand our reach and deepen our impact. If 2024 taught us anything, it’s that when people come together for a common purpose, change happens.

In 2025, we’re also focused on educating the public about the work we do and how we can work together. Our foundation thrives on collaboration, and we want more people to understand how they can join us in making a difference. Our Founder is open to speaking engagements for this reason. If you want her to come speak to your group/organization please let us know. Connect With Us!

Here’s to another year of service, growth, and giving back.

Let’s make 2025 unforgettable. Are you in?

Outstanding Partnership Award: A Moment of Gratitude and Impact

December 18, 2024December 16, 2024 by misstakenid, posted in Uncategorized

December 12, 2024 was a proud moment for the Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation.

We were honored to receive the Outstanding Partnership Award at the Families Moving Forward Annual Gala. This recognition highlights the impact of the programs we provide to support families and individuals on their journey to rebuilding their lives.

At the heart of this work is our signature workshop series, “Success Looks Different For Everyone: The Fireside Chat.”

These workshops aim to help residents at the family shelter:

Identify their transferable skills and talents

Build connections with community members

Explore new perspectives on what success can look like for them

The feedback we’ve received from Families Moving Forward staff is super inspiring.

They shared that our workshops are a highlight for residents and among the most highly attended programs at the shelter. This speaks to the power of creating safe, intentional spaces where people can feel seen, heard, and empowered.

For me, as the founder of this organization this work is deeply personal. I believe success isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept; it’s a journey that looks different for everyone. Whether it’s reigniting a passion, taking the first step toward a dream, or finding the courage to start again, every step counts.

This award is a reminder of the strength that comes from community, collaboration, and compassion. It motivates us to continue our mission of giving back and helping others see the potential within themselves.

To everyone who supports the Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation—thank you for believing in this work. Together, we can continue making a difference, one step at a time.

Let’s keep showing that success truly does look different for everyone.

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Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation Day of Service 2-Day Event- A Community of Service! (December 6 & 7, 2024)

October 18, 2024October 3, 2024 by misstakenid, posted in Uncategorized

We are excited to announce that the Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation will be hosting a special 2-Day Day of Service this December! Mark your calendars for December 6-7, 2024—two days dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our unhoused neighbors, veterans, seniors, and those experiencing food insecurity in our community.

What’s Happening?

Day 1: Friday, December 6, 2024

We will kick off the weekend by gathering volunteers to prepare breakfast for our unhoused/hungry neighbors. This event has been our annual event for 5 years and this will be our 6^th year. This event has been done in honor our Founder’s Late Mother Cassandra W. Umstead, as she was key in instilling the willingness to serve into our Founder A. Umstead.

Our mission is to ensure that our unhoused neighbors feel the warmth and care of the community as they receive nourishing meals made with love.

Day 2: Saturday, December 7, 2024

On this second day of service, we will have a short program, acknowledging the Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation Day of Service! After that we will have some fun.

Volunteers will prepare sandwiches that will be delivered to a local homeless shelter. We will also begin assembling essential supply bags filled with toiletries, snacks, and other daily necessities for distribution.

Volunteers will be delivering the supply bags to a family shelter, seniors, veterans, and the unhoused community in Durham and Roxboro, NC. These bags will include items like soups, instant coffee, toiletries, and snacks.

This day also marks our special outreach in honor of our Founder’s late Father Wallace Umstead to senior and veteran living facilities, where we will bring joy and comfort to those who have served our nation and those in need.

Why This Event Matters

At the Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation, we believe that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. By coming together as a community, we’re not only providing critical resources to those in need but also showing that they are seen, cared for, and valued. Our 2-day Day of Service is more than just a chance to give back—it’s an opportunity to be a part of something greater, something that will leave a lasting impact on the lives of hundreds.

How You Can Get Involved

We need YOU to help make this event a success! Whether you’re available for one day or both, we welcome all volunteers with open arms. Here’s how you can participate:

Volunteer your time to help prepare and distribute sandwiches and supply bags.

Donate supplies such as snacks, toiletries, and socks.

Spread the word to friends, family, and colleagues to join us in making this an unforgettable event.

Save the Date!

Don’t miss this chance to give back and make a meaningful difference this holiday season. Be a part of our Day of Service and help uplift our community!

Dates: December 6-7, 2024

Together, we can create a brighter, more caring community—one act of service at a time.