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My Research: Yes In God’s Backyard

This past month and a half, I have been researching ‘Yes in God’s Backyard” (YIGBY) initiatives throughout the country. YIGBY builds upon the research I did this summer on church congregations using their underutilized land for affordable housing projects, and expands...

Reflections on the summer: Affordable Housing

Grace Randolph has been an intern through InterVarsity for Summer 2023. She is a rising second-year at the University of Richmond, majoring in Journalism. Over the last few months, she’s been able to do a deep-dive on congregations and affordable housing....

Reflections on the summer: Maternal Health and Civic Engagement

Aleshia Williams has been an intern through InterVarsity in Summer 2023. She is a rising third-year student at UVA, majoring in African and African American Studies. Over the last few months, she’s been able to engage on many priority VICPP programs....

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