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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.

4 Jun

Joni and Friends Honored with Gold Medal Telly Award for Excellence In Video

By Joni and Friends|2024-06-18T10:53:49-07:00June 4, 2024|Press Release|

In recognition of excellence in video content, the Joni and Friends Creative Team has been awarded a prestigious Gold Medal for directing in the 45th annual...

4 Jun

This Family Experienced God’s Love and Joy at Retreat

By Joni and Friends|2024-05-17T10:47:14-07:00June 4, 2024|Family Retreats|

Muriel, a retired nurse and mother of four grown children, was born and raised in Chicago. Before the birth of her third child, Tyrone, who is now 29, Muriel...

3 Jun

Hadi and His Family Encountered the Love of God Through Wheels for the World

By Joni and Friends|2024-06-03T13:16:12-07:00June 3, 2024|Wheels For The World|

Around the world, the majority of people who need mobility-assistive devices like wheelchairs have to do without. And in regions where violent conflict rips...

1 Jun

Sharing Hope in the Midst of Life with Disability

By Joni and Friends|2024-05-29T09:56:43-07:00June 1, 2024|Family Retreats|

Twenty-eight-year-old Da Wen lives in Chicago with his mom Li Ping, and his dad Rin Xin. Da Wen has cerebral palsy, and loves connecting with others and...

31 May

Joni and Friends Shows Special Needs Families They’re Not Alone

By Joni and Friends|2024-07-22T08:41:35-07:00May 31, 2024|Family Retreats, Stories|

Greg and Angelina have been part of Joni and Friends since 2017. They have five children: Joanna, Mariya, Josiah, Moses, and Gracie. Originally from Ukraine...

30 May

Unexpected Opportunities to Declare God’s Glory Through Parkinson’s Disease

By Joni and Friends|2024-05-08T11:13:02-07:00May 30, 2024|Disability in Mission|

“Let me help you take your garbage out,” my new neighbor said and grabbed the bags before I could stop her and tell her my drugs weren’t working...

29 May

God Has Entrusted Greg and His Wife with Beautiful Souls

By Joni and Friends|2024-08-07T09:12:54-07:00May 29, 2024|For Parents, For the Church, Stories|

I’m the father of three sons on the autism spectrum. They range in age from 25-30, and two are nonverbal. My sons are loving, funny and smart in their own...

23 May

Hear From the Heart of Joni Eareckson Tada on Our Podcast

By Joni and Friends|2024-06-05T13:00:29-07:00May 23, 2024|Podcast|

The Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast kicks off its sixth season with none other than Joni Eareckson Tada! Over the decades that Joni has lived with...

20 May

Quadriplegic Disability Advocate Joni Eareckson Tada to be Honored at the 2024 Global Leadership Summit

By Joni and Friends|2024-05-20T09:21:24-07:00May 20, 2024|Press Release|

AGOURA HILLS, CA, May 20, 2024 – In a special public appearance, Christian speaker and disability rights advocate Joni Eareckson Tada will take the stage at...

3 May