Preserve the House
Protect the property from being torn down or converted into something that ends the tradition.
Built by generations
SAVE 120
SPRINGDALE
A house that shaped generations of Athens Young Life leaders deserves another generation.
For decades, this beat-up old house in Athens has been passed from one group of UGA Young Life leaders to the next — guys who gave away much of their college years telling middle school and high school kids about Jesus. Now the house may be sold and redeveloped. We have an opportunity to preserve it and keep it passing down to the generations coming behind us.
The story
This was never just a house.
It was where college guys learned to live together. For decades, the guys of Springdale were Young Life leaders in Athens — giving away huge pieces of their college years to tell middle school and high school kids about Jesus. Club talks were written at the kitchen table, kids were prayed for by name, and friendships began that somehow made it through graduation, marriage, children, and all the miles after Athens.
There was mold in the shower, holes in the wall, late nights, hard conversations, and the slow work of growing up. It was messy, and it was incredible. Generation after generation added their own stories, then passed the house down.
Now that chain is at risk of ending.
Scenes from Springdale
Same house. Different years.
The moment
The next chapter is not yet written.
The current owners are considering selling the property for redevelopment. That is understandable — but if it happens, decades of continuity could disappear with it.
What if the guys who benefited from Springdale came together and preserved it for the guys coming behind us?
The vision
The Idea
An alumni group would work together to acquire 120 Springdale, place it into an appropriate long-term nonprofit or foundation structure, responsibly repair the property, and continue making it available to future generations of Athens Young Life leaders.
Pass It Down
Continue the tradition of each generation handing Springdale to the next.
Build a Legacy
Create something designed to last decades rather than benefiting any individual owner.
Springdale Alumni
Preserve the House
Future Athens Young Life Leaders
The Next Generation
Right now, we aren’t asking for a check. We’re asking you to raise your hand.
Raise your hand
Were you part of Springdale?
We’re trying to reconnect the generations of guys who’ve passed through this place. Add your name below so we know who wants to be part of the conversation.