Our Staff

Mark began working in prolife advocacy by volunteering as a sidewalk counselor in the Buffalo, New York area. He was actively involved in several pro-life activities in the 1990s and remained connected to the movement over the years. While attending a church in Tonawanda, New York, he began working with a family that had taken in young expectant mothers. Then, he and his wife started hosting young women as well, and followed them through the births of their babies — this was the birth of Daybreak Ministries. Through his MBA program at Houghton University, he developed a strategic plan to restart, and upon graduating in Summer 2024, Daybreak Ministries was incorporated in New York and started operating in October. Mark's passion for helping women in crisis pregnancies and the unborn is grounded in passages of scripture, especially Psalms 139:13-15.

Summer was born and raised in Buffalo NY. A lifelong Christian, she has been dedicated to serving those in need since she can remember. Before Summer was born, her mother was told that the pregnancy wasn't worth it — that Summer would be born with a severe birth defect, or even not born alive at all. Thank God her mother chose life that day, and Summer has had a full, beautiful life ever since! Now she is dedicated to helping other moms make that difficult choice - to keep pushing forward, even when it feels as though the world is against her. Working with Daybreak Ministries is a gift that allows her to do that every day. As Care Coordinator at Daybreak, Summer spends her time connecting women with the care they need as they navigate single motherhood, unexpected pregnancy, or financial hardship. She has had the joy of witnessing the successful deliveries of three healthy, beautiful babies, and continues to work with those moms until they are materially, spiritually, and financially independent.

Rev. Marsha Wenhold has devoted her life to serving those in need, guided by Isaiah 49 and Psalm 139:14. Throughout her career she has worked with the learning impaired, those with serious physical disabilities, and most recently served as Chaplain for elders in various stages of dementia. She is the sister of founder Mark Young and joined Daybreak Ministries as Board Secretary, bringing deep spiritual care and compassionate advocacy to every woman the ministry serves.

Peter Young is inspired by Luke 1:41 and the belief that life is sacred from conception. He holds that the DNA of every new baby is distinct and unique, created in the image of God. Currently the CFO of a large Physical Therapy company in WNY, Peter brings his talents in financial management to support Daybreak Ministries' essential work, praying that God will grow the ministry 30, 60, and 100 times.