Joni and Friends Fresno

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 Fresno

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

Donate

Volunteer

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1300 E Shaw Avenue, Suite 131
Fresno, CA 93710

Reach

We reach out to families living with disability with Gospel-adorned hope.

Care

We extend Gospel-centered care through Community Support, Respite, Retreats and Getaways, and Crisis Response.

Connect

We connect families with Christ-honoring, disability friendly churches where they find a place of belonging.

Upcoming Events

Virtual Care Group for Women

October 3, 2023

A man with a husky over his shoulders next to a woman smiling at Warrior Getaway

California Warrior Getaway

October 16, 2023 - October 20, 2023

Fresno Area Network Meeting

October 17, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Virtual Care Group for Women

November 7, 2023

Moms’ Care Group

November 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Virtual Care Group for Women

December 5, 2023

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Do You Need Support?

Are you looking for a disability friendly church near you?

Are you a church leader who wants your church to be a place where people with disabilities can fully belong?

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Local Resources and Information

Volunteer

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:

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

Intern at Joni and Friends

We equip our interns to become leaders and advocates for people living with disabilities around the world.

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Donate a manual wheelchair

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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Fundraise for Joni and Friends

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Apply to work at Joni and Friends

Find your calling through a career at Joni and Friends!

You can help us create a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ…

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Local News and Ministry Stories

September 19, 2023

Families Living with Disability Find the Love of Christ Through Joni and Friends
Matt and Marie are the proud parents of five sons: Luke (19), Kyle (17), Cole (15), Jace (9), and Blake (1). Kyle and Jace both have Down syndrome, but very...
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...
July 20, 2022

A Life Changing Experience for Leo and His Family
Ryan and Christen have four children: Logan (14), Luke and Sophie (both 12), and 7-year-old Leo, who has spina bifida...