Joni and Friends Illinois

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

Joni and Friends Illinois

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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915 Harger Road, Suite 105
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Contact Us
(630) 573-2900
[email protected]

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!

Upcoming Events

Three couples are smiling and enjoying a time of respite and refreshment at Marriage Getaway.

Illinois Marriage Getaway

December 1, 2023 - December 3, 2023

A group of people posing for a picture at Family Retreat

Michigan Family Retreat 1

June 3, 2024 - June 7, 2024

Three campers smiling for a photo at Family Retreat

Michigan Family Retreat 2

June 10, 2024 - June 14, 2024

A volunteer and teen camper are so excited to be at Family Retreat.

Michigan Family Retreat 3

June 17, 2024 - June 21, 2024

A family is greeted by enthusiastic volunteers as they arrive at Family Retreat.

Michigan Family Retreat 4

August 26, 2024 - August 30, 2024

Do You Need Support?

Are you looking for a disability friendly church near you?

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Local Resources and Information

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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We equip our interns to become leaders and advocates for people living with disabilities around the world.

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Every manual wheelchair donated is the opportunity for someone to experience the love and hope of Jesus Christ!

Your tax-deductible donation of mobility equipment provides an opportunity for someone to attend school, church, and become part of their community.

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You can help us create a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ…

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Support Groups & Bible Studies

Respite Care

International Volunteer Outreaches

Local News and Ministry Stories

Group photo of Mark with our Joni and Friends partners in Ukraine along with those being served there. Many are wheelchair users.

June 26, 2023

Delivering Hope To Ukrainian Refugees Living with Disability

A disability consultant from Illinois and a special needs family in Ukraine might not appear to have much in common. But connecting the two has led to tremendous blessings. Meet ...

October 14, 2022

We See Breakthroughs of Faith Happen at Family Retreat

For Lance’s family coming to Family Retreat felt like a stretch. Lance has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and separation anxiety. Unfamiliar...

June 17, 2022

Belonging and Inclusion Aren’t Easily Found by Families Living With Disability

Driving home from Family Retreat with her son, Buddy, Sheila wept tears of joy. “I just can’t say enough about Family Retreat. I had high expectations, but...

January 26, 2022

Families are Encountering the Love of Jesus at Family Retreat

Hao Long is eight years old and has autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He can’t remain still for more than a few seconds at a time, and…

October 12, 2021

The Love of God is at Work!

Mikey is 11-years-old and has severe attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and separation anxiety, which makes it close to impossible for him to make…

June 23, 2021

Closer to Jesus! Closer to Each Other!

Jason is 19 years old and has polymicrogyria cerebral palsy, but using a power wheelchair and having steel rods surgically implanted in his back (only to be…

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A group of campers at Family Retreat
Campers at Family Retreat
A volunteer and camper at Family Retreat
A camper and volunteer at Family Retreat
A volunteer and camper at Family Retreat
Campers at Family Retreat

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