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...
5
Jul
15
Apr
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…
13
Jan
Bringing The Hope Of Jesus Through Wheels For The World
Angelica and her eight-year-old son live in Mexico. Mateo has cerebral palsy, cannot walk, and is non-verbal. As a single mom, Angelica does her best to...
15
Aug
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...
19
Jan
New Beginnings in the New Year!
It’s a New Year filled with God’s provision and new beginnings! And our Joni and Friends Bay Area team is rolling up their sleeves and diving into a brand…
21
Sep
Accepted for the First Time at Family Retreat
When Scott and Elizabeth adopted Rebekah, who has severe brain damage and cerebral palsy, they knew they would be facing multiple challenges in the…
14
Apr
Supporting Special Needs Families All Year Long!
Trusting in God’s great love and taking refuge in him can be difficult for families living with disability. Especially for families like Scotty’s, who felt...
19
Jan
Hands-On Ministry in the San Francisco Bay Area
Trusting in God’s great love and taking refuge in him can be difficult for families living with disability. Especially for Heidi, who felt isolated and alone before COVID-19, but even ...
24
Sep
Bringing God’s Love to the Bay!
This summer our Bay Area Family Retreat was different due to the pandemic. Unable to hold an in-person Family Retreat, God gave us the idea to host Family...
