EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 35 MIN
Bagel Haven: Jeff's Bagel Run Owner and 127 Haven Founder Ryan McEvoy
from What’s Up, Wake · host The Publishers of Cary Magazine, Wake Living, and Main & Broad
Ryan McEvoy, owner of Jeff’s Bagel Run locations in Wake Forest and Rolesville (with a Raleigh shop opening near Glen Lake), shares how his experience helping build the uBreakiFix franchise led him into the bagel business and helps fund his nonprofit, 127 Haven. He explains 127 Haven’s James 1:27-inspired model in Uganda: rescuing orphaned children from the streets and raising them in permanent family homes with Ugandan parents and legal guardianship rather than operating an orphanage. Ryan recounts how relationships through African Children’s Choir connected him to Lynette, the home’s mother, and shares stories of rescued children now thriving. He discusses navigating local culture, government support, and ways to donate via 127haven.com, noting funds go directly to the family’s monthly needs.00:00 Meet the Bagel Founder02:08 Who is Jeff02:57 From Phone Repairs to Franchises04:21 Why Bagels in Raleigh05:18 Business Skills That Transfer06:21 Favorite Bagel Orders06:55 What Is 127 Haven08:14 Building Families Not Orphanages09:27 Why Uganda and Lynette11:42 A Miracle Before the Trip13:48 Growing the Home Model16:17 Navigating Red Tape Abroad17:28 Staying Humble and Safe18:54 Why Uganda Matters19:50 Making a Difference Starts Small21:22 Ways to Get Involved22:04 Gladys and the First Kids24:41 Rethinking Orphanages as Family28:25 Legacy and Ripple Effect30:24 What's Next for Jeff's Bagel Run31:36 How to Support 127 Haven33:51 Closing Thanks and Bagel Banter
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Ryan McEvoy, owner of Jeff’s Bagel Run locations in Wake Forest and Rolesville (with a Raleigh shop opening near Glen Lake), shares how his experience helping build the uBreakiFix franchise led him into the bagel business and helps fund his nonprofit, 127 Haven. He explains 127 Haven’s James 1:27-inspired model in Uganda: rescuing orphaned children from the streets and raising them in permanent family homes with Ugandan parents and legal guardianship rather than operating an orphanage. Ryan recounts how relationships through African Children’s Choir connected him to Lynette, the home’s mother, and shares stories of rescued children now thriving. He discusses navigating local culture, government support, and ways to donate via 127haven.com, noting funds go directly to the family’s monthly needs.00:00 Meet the Bagel Founder02:08 Who is Jeff02:57 From Phone Repairs to Franchises04:21 Why Bagels in Raleigh05:18 Business Skills That Transfer06:21 Favorite Bagel Orders06:55 What Is 127 Haven08:14 Building Families Not Orphanages09:27 Why Uganda and Lynette11:42 A Miracle Before the Trip13:48 Growing the Home Model16:17 Navigating Red Tape Abroad17:28 Staying Humble and Safe18:54 Why Uganda Matters19:50 Making a Difference Starts Small21:22 Ways to Get Involved22:04 Gladys and the First Kids24:41 Rethinking Orphanages as Family28:25 Legacy and Ripple Effect30:24 What's Next for Jeff's Bagel Run31:36 How to Support 127 Haven33:51 Closing Thanks and Bagel Banter
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