Joni and Friends Shows Special Needs Families They’re Not Alone
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...
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May
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May
God Has Entrusted Greg and His Wife with Beautiful Souls
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...
27
Apr
The Caregiver Few Expected
More times than not, people with disabilities are the recipients of care from parents, siblings, loved ones, and medical practitioners. This fact of life has...
20
Mar
God Moves in Powerful Ways at Halftime Respite
All families need rest to thrive. But for families living with disability, opportunities for rest can be scarce. Karen and Chad have two...
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Oct
Elizabeth is Sharing Hope with Other Families Living with Disability
Every donated wheelchair Joni and Friends receives comes with a story—many with a story of loss. But when a wheelchair is given, its original owner’s story...
5
Sep
Joni and Friends Celebrates People with Disabilities and their Families
Glen and Emily know the joys and challenges that come with raising children with disabilities. Part of the Joni and Friends community for many years, they...
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Jul
Carrying Out the Great Commission on Respite Nights
All families need rest to thrive. But for families living with disability, opportunities for rest can be scarce. Just ask Chad and Karen, parents of six-year...
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Jun
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 ...
13
Jun
A Sixth Grade Class Aims to Change the World One Wheelchair at a Time
Rebecca Pritchett teaches sixth grade teacher at Valley Forge Baptist Academy in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. After meeting Joni a few years ago, Rebecca...
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May
Cynthia Learned To Parent With Faith Instead Of Fear
After decades faithfully raising two children, Cynthia shared highlights of her story—and wisdom she has gained through her journey. Cynthia’s Story: Disability became a fixture in Cynthia’s life when Sizwe ...