General Updates
April 15, 2024
AYF launches Cleveland Regional Action Network
The American Youth Foundation is proud to launch its first Regional Action Network in Cleveland, Ohio. Shane Hinde, Mary Leach, Julie Meadows, and Meg Nystrom …
April 11, 2024
RSVP for AYF Meet the President Events
American Youth Foundation President Liz Marshall is hitting the road this year to meet with AYF supporters across the country at Meet the President events, …
March 27, 2024
Meet new AYF President Liz Marshall in a city near you
American Youth Foundation President Liz Marshall is hitting the road this year to meet with AYF supporters across the country at Meet the President events, …
March 1, 2024
Meet the Spark 2024 Coordinating Team
Spark, the American Youth Foundation’s retreat for adults, returns to Miniwanca for its third year from September 12 to 15. AYF Director of Adult Programs …
February 20, 2024
Register now for Miniwanca, Merrowvista Volunteer Weekends
The entire family is invited to lend a hand this spring at Miniwanca and Merrowvista! This year, Volunteer Weekend takes place April 26 to 28 …
January 29, 2024
The AYF welcomes President Liz Marshall
The American Youth Foundation is proud to officially welcome Liz Marshall to her new role as president and CEO of the organization. As the AYF …
December 20, 2023
Aloha to outgoing President Anna Kay Vorsteg
The entire American Youth Foundation community wishes its beloved president of 20 years, Anna Kay Vorsteg, happy trails as she embarks on the next phase …
November 1, 2023
A Leadership Transition
Dear American Youth Foundation Community: For 20 years the American Youth Foundation has had the amazing good fortune to have had Anna Kay Vorsteg serve …
November 1, 2023
Passing the Torch – A Leadership Transition
The AYF is pleased to announce a passing of the torch of leadership. After decades of remarkable service that has lifted our organization to new …
November 1, 2023
Passing the Torch
Dear AYF Community, It has been my honor to serve as president for the American Youth Foundation and I write to share that after 35 …
September 19, 2023
Creating A Sense of Belonging
By Dana Rieck Dozens of participants attended the Summer Seminars for Women this year, a three-day program that for 35 years has created an intergenerational …
August 18, 2023
Working at Summer Camp: More than Just a Job
At first glance, it may not be obvious how coordinating a high-energy skit or Night’s Doings correlates to an office environment. However, plenty of former …