About The Mission Attempt

The Mission Attempt Leadership: Vice President Thomasina Sargent, Executive Director Teona McGhaw and President Daneika Irving.

Two lifelong friends joined forces to create a nonprofit serving their North St. Louis County community in the fall of 2020. Teona McGhaw Boure’ and Daneika Irving were inspired by the life of Teona’s paternal great aunt, the late Fannie Lou Hamer, who was a civil rights, voting rights and community activist icon in the 1960s.

Teona explains: “My Aunt Fannie Lou was involved in civil rights and voting rights; but she also worked to provide practical support for families within her community as a path of empowerment. We try to incorporate some of those concepts in the programs and services that are provided by The Mission Attempt.”

MEET THE MISSION ATTEMPT FOUNDERS…

Daneika Irving brings a loves helping others to our mission. Her big heart and her connections to so many in the community makes her a perfect fit as a key organizer of the work Mission Attempt, connecting resources to the people that need them most. Her drive and enthusiasm is infectious, inspiring others to get involved in making this community a better place.

Teona McGhaw is the Organizing and Advocacy Specialist for Paraquad by day, and a volunteer and leader in multiple organizations in our community during every other waking minute. When she is not working with Mission Attempt, she is giving her energy to a variety of community causes, including: VP of Diversity for the Missouri Women’s Political Caucus; Chair of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Activities (IDEA) Committee for the National Women’s Political Caucus; and Treasurer of the 2021 St. Louis Women’s March. You can also hear her discussing important issues facing St. Louis as radio Co-Host of “Bill and Teona: Wine About The Region”.

…AND SOME OF OUR VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS