Joni and Friends Knoxville

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 Knoxville

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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Volunteer

Joni and Friends Knoxville is honored to serve East Tennessee, Kentucky, and the country of Guatemala.

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410 S Northshore Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919

Reach

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

Care

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

Connect

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

Leadership

Lauren Richardson

Area Director

Lauren is a Knoxville native and loves the people and communities of East Tennessee. She has a B.S. in Special Education and has served in many roles within the community, including various ministries and churches. She is enthusiastic about connecting people by nurturing relationships, serving with teams to address practical needs, and encouraging friendship and community. She has a strong desire to help East Tennessee become a more welcoming, inclusive place for people living with disability.

Upcoming Events

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Tennessee Family Retreat 1 2025

July 13, 2025 - July 17, 2025

A family with six kids of various ages, some with disabilities, smiles for the camera. They are enjoying their time at Family Retreat.

Tennessee Family Retreat 2 2025

July 19, 2025 - July 23, 2025

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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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