Joni and Friends Bay Area

We envision a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.

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Joni and Friends Bay Area

We envision a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity and their place in the body of Christ.

Donate

Volunteer

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5776 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 288
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Reach

We reach out to families living with disability with Gospel-adorned hope.

Care

We extend Gospel-centered care through Community Support, Respite, Retreats and Getaways, and Crisis Response.

Connect

We connect families with Christ-honoring, disability friendly churches where they find a place of belonging.

You Can Give The Perfect Gift

Send the hope of Christ and practical care to people living with disability!

Leadership

Juanita Alarcon

Regional Operations Director

Juanita leads our Northern California and the North West regions with more than 15 years of experience communicating the Gospel and equipping the church to evangelize, disciple, and serve people living with disability. Having grown up with disability in her family, Juanita understands the challenges that families face as they navigate disability and has a passion for sharing hope through hardship.

Upcoming Events

Bay Area Virtual Care Group for Moms

December 4, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Bay Area Virtual Care Group for Moms

December 11, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Bay Area Virtual Care Group for Moms

December 18, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

A volunteer with a boy smiling in his wheelchair.

Wheels for the World™ México (Monterrey)

April 1, 2024 - April 8, 2024

A mother touches her daughter's cheek as she sits in her wheelchair.

Wheels for the World™ México (Guadalajara)

April 1, 2024 - April 8, 2024

A volunteer and camper pose for a photo at Family Retreat

Northern California Family Retreat 1

June 16, 2024 - June 20, 2024

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Local Resources and Information

Volunteer

Joni and Friends volunteers make 98% of our ministry programming happen! Join us to bring hands-on help and Gospel hope to people with disabilities, at home and across the globe.

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Prayer and Praise

We invite you to join us in prayer for our ministry activities and outreaches.

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Local organizations

Partner Organizations:

Best Buddies California
Offering One-to-One Friendship, Integrated Employment, and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in California.
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