Powering the Next 50 Years
50th Anniversary Campaign, 2026
You can help a teenager feel seen, known, and loved
Thank you for coming alongside kids in Greater Akron. This campaign is a chance to help teenagers be seen, known, and loved through consistent presence and the hope of Jesus.
Our 50th Anniversary Campaign goal is $400,000 to power the next 50 years of reaching kids in Greater Akron.
Your generosity can be fulfilled today or over the next three years.
Choose how you want to participate
- Give a One-Time Gift Today. Some friends want to make their commitment right away. Your one-time gift fuels ministry and builds momentum now for the 50th anniversary. Click here to donate now.
- Give Monthly for the Next Three Years. For some partners, a steady monthly gift is the best way to come alongside kids and leaders. Your monthly commitment helps keep leaders present, keeps camp accessible, and strengthens long-term sustainability. Click here to give monthly.
- Make a Three-Year Pledge. Some friends prefer to make a clear commitment and fulfill it over time. Your three-year pledge can be fulfilled monthly, quarterly, annually, or in a schedule that fits your life. Click here to complete your three-year pledge via our secure Google Form.
- Give Through Stock. Many partners choose to give appreciated stock or securities as part of their campaign commitment. If that is you, we will help you complete your gift in a simple and secure way. Please call Amy Crawford at 330.256.6037 or email her at crawfordamyr@gmail.com, and she will be glad to assist you with beginning the process.
- Include Young Life Greater Akron in Your Will or Estate Plans. Some friends choose to be part of this campaign by including Young Life Greater Akron in their will or naming Young Life as a beneficiary. Many planned gifts help build our endowment so this ministry can be strong and sustainable for kids for years to come. If you are interested, we would be honored to connect and share a few simple options. Please call Amy Crawford at 330.256.6037 or email her at crawfordamyr@gmail.com, and she will be glad to assist you with beginning the process.
Need help choosing the best fit
If you are not sure which option is right, we would love to help you think it through. Feel free to reach out to anyone on our campaign committee, and they will be glad to connect with you over the phone, by email, or in person.
Thank you for being part of what God is doing through Young Life Greater Akron!
Click here to read our full Campaign Case for Support.
Campaign Committee
David and Sarah Nix, Honorary Co-Chairs
David Kearns Preston (KP), Honorary Co-Chair
Rick Scavuzzo, Campaign Chair
rwscavuzzo@gmail.com
Matt Pavlak, Area Director
mattpavlak3@gmail.com
Kayla Proctor, Area Administrator
kaylatags@gmail.cm
Elizabeth Burgin, Campaign Member
elizabeth.burgin@53.com
Amy Crawford, Campaign Member
crawfordamyr@gmail.com
Chad Crawford, Campaign Member
cmichaelcrawford@gmail.com
Jill Hennessey, Campaign Member
jjhennessey5@gmail.com
Sean Homan, Campaign Member
homan.sean@gmail.com
Maria Manning, Campaign Member
manningmom4@gmail.com
Brian Pavlak, Campaign Member
pavlakb@gmail.com
Mike Pavlak
mpavlak44@gmail.com
Josh Stephan
joshhstephan@gmail.com
