Serve alongside community partners in caring for diverse people groups within an urban environment.

About the Twin Cities

In the Twin Cities, you and your group will work with a variety of organizations that are actively seeking the good of Twin Cities’ residents. You will get to join these summer kids’ programs, senior citizen centers, and shelters in making a positive impact in the community. During your trip you will have the opportunity to explore Minneapolis and St. Paul, check out the Minnesota History Center, and host a community cookout. YouthWorks has partnered with Minneapolis since 1996 and with St. Paul since 2009.

Serving in the Twin Cities

Partner with local organizations to meet ongoing needs in the community.
Plan and lead kids programming for children in the community, including Bible lessons, games, crafts and reading.
During the week, students may serve all or part of the week at a food shelf, clothing distribution center, soup kitchen, children’s program, local garden or elderly care facilities.

Did you know?

Charles Schulz, the cartoonist who created the famous “Peanuts” comic strip, was born in Minneapolis and grew up in St. Paul.

Cost per Participant Includes

Pre- and Post-Trip Tools
Lodging
Typically on the floor, in classrooms, on air mattresses. Open showers in an either public or private facility. Learn More
14 Meals
Attentive Staff
Service Project Materials
Evening Activities

Do you want to support our partner organizations year-round?

Healthy mission trip experiences are born out of sustainable partnerships. Our partners are engaged in incredible work year-round and you can be a part of supporting that work in any of our communities with a financial contribution. Your donation can help cover the needs of our community partners well beyond your 1-week mission trip. Click the button to make your donation today! Make a Donation

We ♥ teenagers + We ♥ communities

Teenagers need to encounter Jesus outside their normal context to deepen their faith and broaden their perspectives. Plus, communities need to be valued—not as mere recipients but as partners who have stories worth sharing in.

When we bring the two together, incredible things happen.