Joni and Friends Central California

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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Joni and Friends Central California

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

Your gift today will be matched!

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Joni and Friends Central California is honored to serve California and the countries of Haiti and Jordan.

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1804 Tribute Road, Suite A
Sacramento, CA 95815

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(916) 953-7434
[email protected]

Upcoming Events

People on a virtual conference call

Virtual Women’s Support Group

June 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A couple at Marriage Getaway

Marriage Getaway Central California

June 27, 2025 - June 29, 2025

A volunteer repairs a wheelchair

Wheels for the World™ Zambia (Lusaka)

August 7, 2025 - August 17, 2025

A family poses for a photo at Family Retreat

Family Retreat Northern California Week 3

August 8, 2025 - August 12, 2025

A wheelchair mechanic fixing a wheelchair

Wheels for the World™ Jordan

September 10, 2025 - September 21, 2025

A camper and volunteer at Family Retreat prepare for an outdoor activity

Warrior Getaway Central California

November 11, 2025 - November 14, 2025

Leadership

Fred Hammer smiling for the camera
Fred Hammer

Interim Area Director / Ministry Relations Manager

Fred Hammer brings over 30 years of pastoral ministry experience in the greater Sacramento area to his management of the Central California Area Office. Fred is passionate about equipping the local church to embrace, serve, and include individuals and families living with disability. His heart for ministry and commitment to relational leadership make him a trusted guide for churches seeking to build more inclusive and compassionate communities.

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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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Partner Organizations:

Best Buddies California
Offering One-to-One Friendship, Integrated Employment, and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in California.
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Down Syndrome Association of Central California
Fresno, CA
[email protected]
(559) 228-0411

Sensory Rock
Hanford, CA
[email protected]
(559) 707-4928

Best Buddies California
Offering One-to-One Friendship, Integrated Employment, and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in California.
[email protected]

MAGIC Fresno
Fresno, CA and the surrounding area.
[email protected]
(559) 283-0194

New Covenant Community Church
Fresno, CA
[email protected]
(559) 298-0688

Calvin Crest: Week in the Forest
Oakhurst, CA
[email protected]
(559) 772-4040

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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Local News and Ministry Stories

Joni and Ken with a group of people outdoors.

March 11, 2024

Better Together: Joni and Friends Fresno and Sacramento Merge to Serve More Families 

The international disability ministry Joni and Friends is excited to announce that two of its area ministry offices — Sacramento and Fresno...

Nancy, Bart and Evan smiling at the camera with Joni and Ken.

July 14, 2023

Evan’s Family Found Rest and Joy At Family Retreat

“We were so lonely, I was broken, feeling unwanted, unseen, head hung low with no one to share with, no one who got us, no one like us,” said Nancy. ...

Andrea and her family smiling at the camera in front of a large tree at Bay Area Family Retreat.

July 5, 2023

The Love of Christ Shines at Joni and Friends Family Retreat

Before Andrea arrived at Family Retreat, she and her family felt isolated. She is a single mom to 10-year-old Victoria, 7-year old Viviana, and 11-year-old...

April 15, 2023

God Faithfully Loves And Draws Close To The Brokenhearted

At eight years old, Cathryn was diagnosed with Ataxia-Telangiectasia, a disease that acts like several other life-threatening conditions (cerebral palsy…

September 12, 2022

Family Retreat is Bringing Hope to Special Needs Families

Natalia is a single mom with three sons: fifteen-year-olds Jeremiah and Izaiah, and seventeen-year-old Nico who has a seizure disorder, is nonverbal, and...

August 15, 2022

Family Retreat Makes a Lasting Impact for Families with Disabilities

Not long after Mia’s son, Miyante, was born, he was diagnosed with dyskinetic cerebral palsy. As he grew, Mia noticed that Miyante couldn’t control the...

Ministry Gallery

  • A woman in a wheelchair next to a volunteer, both wearing cow ears
  • A man with a mustache in a cow pattern shirt next to a boy with yellow sunglasses in a straw hat and a flannel shirt
  • A girl with a foam wig next to a girl with a painted face. Both are wearing colorful shirts
  • A boy with a big smile in his wheelchair at Family Retreat
  • A family and volunteer pose for a photo
  • A volunteer and camper pose for a photo
  • Roberta Dunn and Joni pose for a photo

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