The Power of Christ-Centered Community for Special Needs Families
We are reminded of the incredible stories of hope, perseverance, and transformation that have emerged from families living with disability...
28
Feb
3
Mar
Spiritual Rest, Encouragement, and Unconditional Love at Family Retreat
With God’s faithfulness, a lot of prayer, and your generous support, Joni and Friends has enlarged our ministry to serve Central California...
7
Feb
Family Retreat Brings New Experiences for Families Living with Disability
Meet 22-year-old Jaycee, who lives with cerebral palsy, and her parents, Deborah and Russ. In their rural community, set among the foothills of the Sierra...
11
Mar
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...
19
Sep
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...
8
Sep
The Gospel Lived Out at Family Retreat
The responsibilities of caring for a child with a disability never end. Often, these moms and dads feel there is simply no relief in sight… they are at an…
14
Jul
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. ...
12
Sep
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...
20
Jul
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...
25
Feb
Putting on the Full Armor of God at Warrior Getaway
“Being married to a combat Veteran and pastor can be very lonely and isolating. The spiritual battle of ministry combined with the mental battle caused by...