About Joni and Friends

Since 1979 Joni and Friends has committed to reaching and serving people with disabilities with practical help and the saving love of Jesus. The Joni and Friends International Disability Center in Agoura Hills, California serves as the administrative hub for ministry programs around the world. With every wheelchair and Bible delivered, every retreat and respite event held, and every church mobilized to integrate and honor people with disabilities, Joni and Friends follows the call of Jesus found in Luke 14.
24 Jul

50th Anniversary Week

By |2017-07-24T00:00:00-07:00July 24, 2017|News|

This week I'm getting out the party favors, hanging balloons, and throwing streamers – because this Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of God's faithfulness to me in my wheelchair (only ...

21 Jul

Thank You, Donors!

By |2017-07-21T00:00:00-07:00July 21, 2017|Uncategorized|

We want to thank our faithful donors who continue to bring joy and hope to families affected by disability all over the world! Because of your prayers and generosity, thousands ...

20 Jul

A Great Idea!

By |2023-07-12T07:13:15-07:00July 20, 2017|News|

Isn’t it fun to see God’s creativity revealed through His people? Like Gordon Hartman’s ingenious idea to build an inclusive amusement park. He got the idea while observing his daughter ...

19 Jul

50 Years of Wisdom!

By |2025-06-12T09:14:32-07:00July 19, 2017|News|

God has continued to demonstrate His faithfulness to Joni throughout all 50 years of her quadriplegia, and that's a reason to celebrate! We've got a special 50 year anniversary deal ...

18 Jul

The Blueprint

By |2017-07-18T00:00:00-07:00July 18, 2017|News|

It was on a hot Saturday afternoon in July 1967—50 years ago this month—that I took the fateful dive that completely altered my life. Before the accident in which I ...

16 Jul

50th Anniversary Reflections

By |2023-07-12T07:14:32-07:00July 16, 2017|News|

During July, Joni is reflecting on the past 5 decades of God's faithfulness following her 1967 diving accident. Decade 3: 1988-1997 Looking back over the last 50 years, many highlights ...

14 Jul

When Is It Right to Die?

By |2026-01-06T11:06:39-08:00July 14, 2017|News|

With every state that legalizes doctor-assisted death, our culture becomes more inured to suicides assisted by physicians – but it’s happening in increasing measures. Even Christians are beginning to think ...

14 Jul

Thank You!

By |2023-07-12T07:18:44-07:00July 14, 2017|News|

Shauna and I have had the best time being inspired and blessed by your comments – over the last 24 hours, I've been checking in every so often to read ...

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