Need help finding the right mission trip for your group? You’re in the right place! We know that finding the mission trip to meet your group’s unique needs can be a challenge! We also know that starting the planning process can be overwhelming when you do not know where start. That’s why we created this […]

With a population of about 17,000 people, Rutland is the third largest city in Vermont. Rutland residents are proud of their state and have led the way in helping maintain thriving elements of their community, which have become incredibly difficult for most small urban cities in America. How We Support Rutland’s Local Leaders Since 2007, […]

The Quad Cities are made up of the four cities directly connected by the Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa—Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, and Rock Island. Each of the four cities are a unique mix of urban cultures, combining the influx of diversity that comes from urban settings with the pace of the Midwest. How We […]

Duluth, MN is a small urban community along the North Shore of Lake Superior. As a major port city, Duluth’s history has been tied to the shipment of coal, iron ore, and grain all over the world. Its local industry brought a wave of immigrants to the area looking to establish themselves among the working […]

Situated along the Mississippi, Columbia is a town rich in history and culture. The town was established in the early 19th century and in grew into a booming political hub, even becoming the temporary home of the state’s capital. Industry also thrived during the same season because of its location on the river. Through civil […]

While Beckley is comparatively a small town in the US, in many ways it’s considered the economic, academic, and cultural hub of West Virginia’s southern counties. How We Support Beckley’s Local Leaders Our first invitation to the Beckley area came from local leaders in 2010. This year, we’ve been invited back to help support local […]

Lynn is a beautiful anomaly—completely unlike its North Shore counterparts socioeconomically and ethnically. The community is rich in diversity, with over 70 languages and nationalities represented in the small community. There is incredible value in the multiculturalism Lynn represents, with the melding of New England wealth and first or second generation immigrants presenting truly unique […]

I have participated in service trips in the U.S. and Canada for the last 23 years of my life, and I finally went on my first international mission trip to Costa Rica a few weeks ago. I have always supported the idea of serving abroad but never felt like it was necessary for me as […]

Since Hurricane Maria hit on Sept. 20, the news has been full of images, videos and stories of communities in Puerto Rico that were destroyed by the storm. When we as Christ-followers see suffering and devastation like this, we often want to jump into action immediately and help in whatever way we can. Although this […]

YouthWorks staff members Joe and Aaron share how serving in the Harrisburg, Pa. community is heart-warming and impactful for all. “The community members at the Harrisburg site are very relational. The community members want to know who you are as a person. You may say, ‘I want to paint this fence’—and you’ll get to do […]