Justice Programs

“Doing justice” starts here

InterVarsity Justice Programs immerse participants in communities affected by injustice in the U.S. to listen, learn, and engage in God's Kingdom.
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What We Do

Justice isn't just known, it's lived.

U.S. Justice Programs aren’t just service trips, they’re immersive invitations to listen deeply, live humbly, and follow Jesus into places of real need.
Our Vision
Waking people up to live out the whole gospel like it matters.
Des Moines, IA
Explore God’s heart for restorative justice.

About the Program

Join in ministry to the impoverished and marginalized in Des Moines. We will have hands-on experiences, and hear from local partners about the needs of the city. Come explore what it means to be a good neighbor while studying scripture, praying, worshiping, and eating in community with one another. Contact Keegan Flaherty to apply or for more information.

Location

Des Moines, IA

Website

Not available

Dates

TBD

Eligibility

Central Region

Cost

$85

Director Staff

Keegan Flaherty
Keegan Flaherty
Little Rock, AR
Grow in love for God, God's people, and God's mission for the world.

About the Program

This program invites students to grow in God’s heart for justice and reconciliation, personally, relationally, and systemically. Two trip options are available:

Spring Break Trip ($140): Offered March 7–12, 14–19, or 21–25. Spring break trip details ›

Summer Trip ($2,800): Runs from early June to mid-July 2026. Summer trip details ›

Location

Little Rock, AR

Website

Red River Intervarsity

Dates

June 4-19

Eligibility

Red River region students

Cost

$2,800

Director Staff

Lucas Cheung
Lucas Cheung
Micah Cheung
Micah Cheung
Los Angeles, CA
Grow your heart for justice in the greater Los Angeles area.

About the Program

Details and registration information coming soon. For now, it’s safe to say that each trip places you in a context where listening, learning, and living out justice become deeply personal. These aren’t just visits, they’re invitations to see God at work up close. Follow along and stay tuned for updates.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Website

Urban Programs

Dates

June 25-July 27, 2026

Eligibility

Anyone

Cost

$1,300

Director Staff

Sarah Groot
Sarah Groot
Richmond, VA
An immersive experience that equips students to purse a lifestyle of justice.

About the Program

Experience Richmond through the eyes of local residents and leaders. As you spend time with nonprofits and ministries doing restorative work in the city, you’ll grow alongside your student community by learning how to become a good neighbor.

Location

Richmond, VA

Website

Justice Spring Break

Dates

March 7-11th, 2026

Eligibility

Virginia Region

Cost

$195

Director Staff

Kiana Pilson
Kiana Pilson
Toah Nipi Christian Retreat Center, NH
Rediscovering faithful ways to love the Earth.

About the Program

Pathfinders, Rediscovering Faithful Ways to Love the Earth. This is a program in developement. Email Matt O'leary for more information!

Location

Rindge, NH

Website

Not available yet

Dates

May 10-16

Eligibility

New England, Northeast, East Coast regions

Cost

TBD

Director Staff

Matt O'Leary
Matt O'Leary
Waltham, MA
Pursuing Jesus’ shalom in New England communities.

About the Program

This is a weeklong immersive discipleship experience for students to learn how to embody community that is led by the Holy Spirit, Gospel-proclaiming in word and deed, marked by forgiveness and reconciliation, and in pursuit of Jesus’s shalom alongside our neighbors.

Location

Waltham, MA

Website

New England Programs

Dates

March 2026

Eligibility

New England Region

Cost

$400

Director Staff

Petek Altuğ
Petek Altuğ
Washington, D.C.
Incarnational ministry training: Grow in your love of God and neighbor.

About the Program

Experience local culture, serve in community ministries and learn about how justice is an integral part of God’s good news for the world.  There are 4 spring break programs ($270): Feb 28th-March 4th, March 7th-11th, March 14th-18th, and March 21st-25th. and one summer program ($3500): June 16th-26th Contact Kate Denson for an application!

Location

Washington, D.C.

Website

MidAtlantic Programs

Dates

Multiple (see above)

Eligibility

Spring break program alumni

Cost

Options (see above)

Director Staff

Kate Denson
Kate Denson
White Mountain National Forest, NH
Join us as we listen together to God, to each other, and to the land.

About the Program

Through backpacking and sleeping on the land, communally praying and listening to the stories of scripture, and sharing our own stories, we will be formed to embody God's ways of justice and peace. In short, we will connect deeply with Creator, creation, and community.

Location

White Mountain National Forest, NH

Website

New England Programs

Dates

July 10-12

Eligibility

New England Region

Cost

$150

Director Staff

Matt O'Leary
Matt O'Leary
Other Trips

Explore our international opportunities

Justice extends beyond city limits. Whether focused on global poverty or culture, there’s a trip that aligns with your heart and hope.
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Let’s talk about what’s next

Whether you’ve got questions, hopes, or hesitations, we’re here and ready to listen.
Staff, we’d love to hear your program ideas.
If you’re an InterVarsity staff and would like to submit a program for consideration, you’re able to access the registration link in the Staff Portal.
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