U.S. Family Retreat

Our Family Retreats specifically focus on families navigating the challenges of disability.

U.S. Family Retreat

Our Family Retreats specifically focus on families navigating the challenges of disability.

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At Joni and Friends, we value each person as an image-bearer of God, worthy of dignity and respect! We create a rich, Christ-centered environment at each Family Retreat that is safe and accepting for every member of the family.

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“On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable.”

1 Corinthians 12:22

Ministry Stories

Gabe is sitting in a hiking wheelchair, looking excited as he is being pushed by a man wearing a blue t-shirt with a Luke5Adventures logo on it.

January 20, 2025

Reaching Families with the Love of Christ

Two weeks after Gabe was born, this precious family was involved in a terrible car accident. They all had minor injuries—except Gabe...

Traci on the left, Bryden in the middle sitting in his wheelchair, and Barry on the right, all wearing green t-shirts with the Joni & Friends logo. Behind them, there's a body of water and lush green trees.

January 17, 2025

Confidence in God’s Love Grows at Family Retreat

Bryden has Leigh syndrome, cerebral palsy, and swallowing difficulties. He has challenges communicating and requires a wheelchair for mobility...

Juddy is in his wheelchair, positioned between Lanette and his caregiver, who are both holding a white paper with the word "Ferrell" written on it. They all look so excited.

January 13, 2025

The Ongoing Need for Help and Hope in Jesus

God is faithful to his promises… like the one in Jeremiah 29:11 which says, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord...

A joyful family photo featuring Oscar, dressed in a yellow shirt and carrying Carin, standing on the right. Luindy, positioned next to Oscar, is gently hugging him. The family is smiling and standing together on lush green grass, with a colorful structure in the background adding vibrancy to the scene.

January 8, 2025

A Family Found Gospel-Powered Hope at Family Retreat

When Oscar and Luindy moved from Nicaragua to the United States ten years ago, they didn’t imagine disability as part of their future. Before their children...

Natalie is looking intently at the camera, wearing a cute ribbon in her hair and a green t-shirt featuring the Joni & Friends logo.

December 27, 2024

Sending Love and Support to Families with Disabilities

Natalie Jean seemed to be a healthy baby. But her parents, Brittany and Ryan, could tell something was wrong by the time Natalie was just four months old...

Buddy, sitting in his wheelchair, is being gently pushed by Sheila along a pathway at a Family Retreat. He holds his head as they move forward, surrounded by volunteers on both sides of the pathway who are greeting them with warm smiles and waves. The scene captures a moment of care and community support in a welcoming, outdoor setting.

December 26, 2024

Empowering Families and Restoring Hope for People with Disabilities

In 2024, Joni and Friends Illinois served 145 families struggling with disability at Family Retreats, and 12 couples living with disability...

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

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