Once a gold rush boomtown, Fairbanks is now considered the “Golden Heart of Alaska”; the last true frontier. Here, we will work to combat homelessness and be a part of spiritual healing to the community through construction and social initiatives. The trip is open to students currently in 8th grade or higher and adults. Approximate trip cost is $1,000. A $50 deposit is required at signup.

Your group will serve St. Louis in a variety of ways, often crossing racial and geographic lines. YouthWorks partners with a number of organizations to come alongside St. Louis’s homeless population, local children, and the elderly. You may find yourselves playing bingo, cooking meals, painting houses, shooting hoops, sorting clothes or spending time with community residents. In the evenings, you’ll host a well-attended community cookout. You’ll also engage in discussions around race and poverty from a Christian mindset. The trip is open to students currently in 8th grade or higher and adults. Approximate trip cost is $500. A $50 deposit is required at signup.

This trip focuses on special training in ministering to immigrant families. We will have the opportunity to serve in various parts of the Quad Cities, partnering with organizations that deeply care about their community. Service opportunities include assisting with local youth programming, engaging with adults who have disabilities, and meeting basic needs through food pantries, community gardens, and clothing giveaways. The trip is open to students currently in 6th grade or higher and adults. Approximate trip cost is $390. A $50 deposit is required at signup.

Join us for 10 days in Rwanda from October 21-November 1, 2020, serving with Hope for Children Ministries, led by church members Alan & Julie Klosiewski and Rwandan Director, Yves Nyamushanja. We’ve seen ordinary people do extraordinary things as they step out of their comfort zone and bring the love of Jesus to kids and parents who desperately need it. No experience is necessary! Our training meetings will cover all you'll need to know and help to prepare both your heart and mind. This trip is open to both men, women, and also children under 18 who are accompanied by a parent or guardian. The cost of the trip is $2,600.