Wheels for the World® Thailand (Phetchabun)

Wheels for the World® provides life-changing mobility and the hope of the Gospel to people living with disabilities worldwide. Join a Wheels for the World outreach to Thailand! Each volunteer plays an essential role during a Wheels for the World outreach. Serve with us ......More

Wheels for the World® provides life-changing mobility and the hope of the Gospel to people living with disabilities worldwide. Join a Wheels for the World outreach to Thailand! Each volunteer plays an essential role during a Wheels for the World outreach. Serve with us in a seating therapist, mechanic, photographer, seamstress, or support role. Every team member will directly impact the lives of people living with disability. What to know about ThailandThroughout the trip you will have opportunities to partner with our Thai brothers and sisters to provide mobility and share the Gospel with people living with disabilities. A wheelchair can drastically improve the life of a person with a disability in Thailand as it can increase their independence, allow access to education, and open the door for community with their local church.Cost and Safety ProtocolsThe cost for this outreach is all-inclusive and covers round-trip economy airfare from any city within the continental United States, visas (if required), in-country transportation, shared accommodations (double occupancy) while in-country, meals while in-country, and a cultural experience. However, any pre-outreach vaccination requirements are the responsibility of each individual traveler. Outreach costs may vary for applicants traveling from outside the 48 contiguous United States. Joni and Friends will adhere to country protocols related to health and safety requirements.

Thailand (Phetchabun), Phetchabun, Thailand

International Family Retreat Costa Rica (San Jose)

International Family Retreat offers help and hope to families living with disability around the world. Alongside local partners and churches, Joni and Friends volunteers help families find hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ through respite, hands-on he......More

International Family Retreat offers help and hope to families living with disability around the world. Alongside local partners and churches, Joni and Friends volunteers help families find hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ through respite, hands-on help, and fun activities. Apply to volunteer at this International Family Retreat in Costa Rica. What to know about Costa RicaCosta Rica, located in Central America, is bordered by the eastern Caribbean Sea and western Pacific Ocean. You can find the countries of Nicaragua to the north of Costa Rica and Panama to the south. While Costa Rica is known for having one of the most stable democracies, people living with disabilities still face many challenges. Over 18% of Costa Ricans live with a disability and often face discrimination, prejudice, and a lack of education and employment. In fact, over half of Costa Ricans living with disabilities are unemployed. We invite you to come along as we provide a mobility device and the message of the Gospel of Christ to those living with disabilities in Costa Rica.Cost and Safety ProtocolsThe cost for this outreach is all-inclusive and covers round-trip economy airfare from any city within the continental United States, visas (if required), in-country transportation, shared accommodations (double occupancy) while in-country, meals while in-country, and a cultural experience. However, any pre-outreach vaccination requirements are the responsibility of each individual traveler. Outreach costs may vary for applicants traveling from outside the 48 contiguous United States. Joni and Friends will adhere to country protocols related to health and safety requirements.

Costa Rica (San José), San José, Costa Rica

Wheelchair Collection Drive - South Central Ohio

Worldwide millions of people are in need of a wheelchair. 80% live in developing nations where wheelchairs are unavailable or unaffordable. As a result, people living with disability are often isolated, rejected, and ignored by their community. You can help change this!......More

Worldwide millions of people are in need of a wheelchair. 80% live in developing nations where wheelchairs are unavailable or unaffordable. As a result, people living with disability are often isolated, rejected, and ignored by their community. You can help change this! Every wheelchair donated to Joni and Friends is the opportunity for someone to experience the love and hope of Jesus Christ! Joni and Friends Ohio invites you to come and donate used manual wheelchairs so they can be restored to like-new condition and delivered to people in need in a developing nation. Wheelchairs are custom-fit to a recipient’s unique needs through our Wheels for the World® program, and every wheelchair is delivered with the message of hope in Jesus along with a Bible in the recipient’s language. Do you have a manual wheelchair that is no longer being used? Donate it to Joni and Friends on or before May 2, 2026. You can change the life of someone living with a disability! Drop-off locations: Collection Warehouse1227 State Route 734 NEWashington Courthouse, OH 43160(740) 572-0244 Countryside YMCA1699 Deerfield RoadLebanon, OH 45036(513) 884-2366 (Kristi) Lancaster United Brethren Church1125 Pleasantville Rd.Lancaster, OH 43130(740) 503-8384 Mt. Carmel Friends3470 Kennard-Kingscreek Rd.Cable, OH 43009(916) 616-1222 (Fran) Parsons Baptist Church3930 Parsons AvenueColumbus, OH 43207(614) 491-1185 Stillwater Church6911 Frederick PikeDayton, OH 45414(937) 454-9405

Disability Ministry Network Meeting - Baton Rouge

Joni and Friends Louisiana invites church leaders and volunteers who serve children, teens, or adults living with special needs for a time of training and encouragement hosted by the Disability and Discipleship Collective. Together we will learn how to advance disciples......More

Joni and Friends Louisiana invites church leaders and volunteers who serve children, teens, or adults living with special needs for a time of training and encouragement hosted by the Disability and Discipleship Collective. Together we will learn how to advance discipleship for people living with disabilities in our churches and communities. All are welcome! For registration information, contact Joni and Friends Louisiana: (225) 334-8454, [email protected]

Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Rd., Baton Rouge, LA, 70818, United States

Union University Affiliated Internship: International Family Retreat, Peru (Lima)

TrainingTheological training: Union University’s EDGE students will receive training on the biblical view of disability and a theology of suffering through the Joni and Friends Beyond Suffering course remotely prior to leaving through pre-trip meetings and online course......More

TrainingTheological training: Union University’s EDGE students will receive training on the biblical view of disability and a theology of suffering through the Joni and Friends Beyond Suffering course remotely prior to leaving through pre-trip meetings and online coursework. Practical application: As a capstone to the internship, students will serve people living with disability through a Joni and Friends International Family Retreat. Leadership development: Through their Joni and Friends internship, Union University students will hone servant-leadership skills, serving as the hands and feet of Jesus, meeting tangible needs through therapeutic intervention and education, and sharing the Gospel with those they serve.Cost and Safety ProtocolsThe $3,100 cost for this outreach is all-inclusive however, any pre-outreach vaccination requirements are the responsibility of each individual traveler. Joni and Friends will adhere to country protocols related to health and safety requirements. If Joni and Friends cancels the event we will refund or reallocate the donations in accordance with our current policies.Contact UsContact us to learn more at [email protected] or (818) 707-5664.“”When I went to Peru, I was pushed out of my comfort zone and learned different things about myself. I learned about the strengths I have to contribute to the team and the things I am capable of.” – Ellie Brogdon, Union University Student

Peru (Lima), Lima, Peru

Virtual Moms Care Group — Bay Area

Join other Bay Area moms living with disability for Bible study, prayer, mutual encouragement, and community. We meet Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Young Adult Bible Study — Pennsylvania

Young adults of all abilities are invited to join together for this virtual time of praise, worship, and Bible study. If you have attended our Joni and Friends events already, you will see familiar friends on our calls. And if you are a young adult in the PA, MD, DE, NJ......More

Young adults of all abilities are invited to join together for this virtual time of praise, worship, and Bible study. If you have attended our Joni and Friends events already, you will see familiar friends on our calls. And if you are a young adult in the PA, MD, DE, NJ or NY area looking for connection with new friends, we would love to have you join us too! This group will meet the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 3:30 p.m. (EST).

Disability Ministry Network Meeting - Sanford

Join Joni and Friends Florida and other Central Florida church leaders who are intentional about discipling people living with disability. We will spend time learning, collaborating, praying, and encouraging one another. If you are a pastor, ministry leader, or key volu......More

Join Joni and Friends Florida and other Central Florida church leaders who are intentional about discipling people living with disability. We will spend time learning, collaborating, praying, and encouraging one another. If you are a pastor, ministry leader, or key volunteer in a ministry or church looking for ways to develop and sustain a disability-inclusive culture, this network group is for you!

Central Church, 3101 FL-46, Sanford, FL, 32771, United States

Virtual Women's Support Group — Central California

Joni and Friends invites women caregivers—mothers, grandmothers, other family members, and friends caring for a loved one living with disability—for a monthly virtual gathering. Come for encouragement, biblical wisdom, and support from other women navigating similar dai......More

Joni and Friends invites women caregivers—mothers, grandmothers, other family members, and friends caring for a loved one living with disability—for a monthly virtual gathering. Come for encouragement, biblical wisdom, and support from other women navigating similar daily routines and challenges. This group meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and is hosted by Jan JoaquinPlease contact us via email for the Zoom link

Wheels for the World® Madagascar (Antananarivo)

Wheels for the World® provides life-changing mobility and the hope of the Gospel to people living with disabilities worldwide. Join a Wheels for the World outreach to Madagascar! Each volunteer plays an essential role during a Wheels for the World outreach. Serve with u......More

Wheels for the World® provides life-changing mobility and the hope of the Gospel to people living with disabilities worldwide. Join a Wheels for the World outreach to Madagascar! Each volunteer plays an essential role during a Wheels for the World outreach. Serve with us in a seating therapist, mechanic, photographer, seamstress, or support role. Every team member will directly impact the lives of people living with disability. About MadagascarJust outside of the southeast coast of Africa lies the island of Madagascar. This subtropical island is home to the Malagasy peoples, which consists of about 20 different ethnic people groups. Madagascar remains one of the poorest countries in the world (with 81% of the population living below the U.S. poverty line) and contains little to no infrastructure for those living with disabilities. Marginalization and strong discrimination from local communities surround those living with disabilities in Madagascar, especially against those with intellectual disabilities. By participating on this outreach, you will have the opportunity to provide a mobility device to some of the poorest in Madagascar while providing the message of the greatest need of all – salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ! Cost and Safety ProtocolsThe cost for this outreach is all-inclusive and covers round-trip economy airfare from any city within the continental United States, visas (if required), in-country transportation, shared accommodations (double occupancy) while in-country, meals while in-country, and a cultural experience. However, any pre-outreach vaccination requirements are the responsibility of each individual traveler. Outreach costs may vary for applicants traveling from outside the 48 contiguous United States. Joni and Friends will adhere to country protocols related to health and safety requirements.

Madagascar (Antananarivo), Antananarivo, Madagascar

Ministry Network Meeting - Jacksonville

Joni and Friends Florida invites you to join us for our Jacksonville Network Meeting! Church leaders from around Jacksonville are gathering for encouragement, collaboration, prayer, and training as we help one another glorify God by evangelizing, discipling, and serving......More

Joni and Friends Florida invites you to join us for our Jacksonville Network Meeting! Church leaders from around Jacksonville are gathering for encouragement, collaboration, prayer, and training as we help one another glorify God by evangelizing, discipling, and serving people living with disability.

Happy Brew Coffee Shop, 3200 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32207, United States

Virtual Storytime with Friends — Bay Area

Join Joni and Friends each Thursday for a special time of encouragement and connection for individuals and families living with disability. Together we’ll listen to a few stories, take time to share with one another, and close in prayer. This weekly gathering is a simpl......More

Join Joni and Friends each Thursday for a special time of encouragement and connection for individuals and families living with disability. Together we’ll listen to a few stories, take time to share with one another, and close in prayer. This weekly gathering is a simple way to connect and experience belonging within our welcoming community. Email Lisa for more information!

Wheels for the World® Argentina (Mendoza)

Wheels for the World® provides life-changing mobility and the hope of the Gospel to people living with disabilities worldwide. Join a Wheels for the World outreach to Argentina! Each volunteer plays an essential role during a Wheels for the World outreach. Serve with us......More

Wheels for the World® provides life-changing mobility and the hope of the Gospel to people living with disabilities worldwide. Join a Wheels for the World outreach to Argentina! Each volunteer plays an essential role during a Wheels for the World outreach. Serve with us in a seating therapist, mechanic, photographer, seamstress, or support role. Every team member will directly impact the lives of people living with disability. What to know about ArgentinaThe geography of Argentina stretches from deserts at the Bolivian border, to tropical jungles at Iguazu Falls to the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, Mt. Aconcagua. Argentina is known for its dance culture, most notably the Argentine Tango. While there has been a significant increase in the reported number of individuals living with disability across the nation, the resources available to offer this growing population are limited. Please prayerfully consider serving on our team, bringing your unique skills and gifts as we change lives in the name of Jesus.Cost and Safety ProtocolsThe cost for this outreach is all-inclusive and covers round-trip economy airfare from any city within the continental United States, visas (if required), in-country transportation, shared accommodations (double occupancy) while in-country, meals while in-country, and a cultural experience. However, any pre-outreach vaccination requirements are the responsibility of each individual traveler. Outreach costs may vary for applicants traveling from outside the 48 contiguous United States. Joni and Friends will adhere to country protocols related to health and safety requirements.

Argentina (Mendoza), Mendoza, Capital Department, Argentina

Night to Ignite — New England (North Reading)

Share an evening of generosity and friendship with Joni and Friends New England. We will enjoy a meal, lift our hearts in worship, and hear powerful testimonies of God at work in the lives of people living with disability through the ministry of Joni and Friends. This f......More

Share an evening of generosity and friendship with Joni and Friends New England. We will enjoy a meal, lift our hearts in worship, and hear powerful testimonies of God at work in the lives of people living with disability through the ministry of Joni and Friends. This fundraiser is an opportunity to support Joni and Friends New England and learn how you can use your time, talent, and treasure to serve and encourage people living with disability across New England and around the world. Invite a guest as we partner together to ignite a passion to live out the Gospel and share hope through hardship. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Coffee and Dinner7:15-8:30 p.m. Worship and programPlease RSVP below. Can’t make it in person but still want to participate? Sign up to attend virtually by RSVPing and sending an email to [email protected]

Trinity Evangelical Church, 105 Haverhill Street, North Reading, MA, 01864, United States

Moms Care Group — Washington (Lynnwood)

Moms of children living with disabilities are invited to our monthly gathering for fellowship, encouragement, and the opportunity to dig into the book, Parenting and Disabilities: Abiding in God’s Presence by Stephanie Hubach. Meetings will be held the second Saturday o......More

Moms of children living with disabilities are invited to our monthly gathering for fellowship, encouragement, and the opportunity to dig into the book, Parenting and Disabilities: Abiding in God’s Presence by Stephanie Hubach. Meetings will be held the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Childcare will not be provided. About the book, Parenting and Disabilities: Abiding in God’s PresenceWhere is God in your journey of parenting a child with disabilities? Everywhere! Although parenting a child with exceptionalities can be an isolating experience, nothing can separate God’s children from his loving presence. Do you struggle to see this? In a fallen world, it can be hard for us to keep God’s presence in mind as we face life’s many challenges. That’s why this devotional, with its thirty-one readings, is designed to bring daily hope. With an eye on both cosmic realities and the nitty-gritty of daily life, Stephanie Hubach, a researcher in disability ministry and the mother of a son with Down syndrome, explores the many blessings that come to you and your child through the promise of Immanuel, “God with us.” Personal stories, reflection questions, and practical action points help you to rest in the encouraging truths of God’s unwavering faithfulness, unfailing advocacy, gracious understanding―and more!―and to draw strength, value, and purpose from his amazing gifts of grace.

Crossway Fellowship, 20610 Cypress Way, Lynnwood, WA, 98036, United States

Disability Resource Seminar — Missouri (St. Louis)

As parents, guardians, and caregivers, we faithfully steward the lives God has entrusted to us—including planning for their future care. This seminar equips families to approach financial and legal planning with wisdom and hope. Together we will explore special needs tr......More

As parents, guardians, and caregivers, we faithfully steward the lives God has entrusted to us—including planning for their future care. This seminar equips families to approach financial and legal planning with wisdom and hope. Together we will explore special needs trusts, preserving benefits, and practical strategies that help ensure your loved one is supported for a lifetime. Our prayer is that you leave encouraged, informed, and better prepared to care well both today and for the years ahead.

St. Louis County Library–Grand Glaize Branch, 1010 Meramec Station Road, Manchester, MO, 63021, United States

Virtual Moms Care Group — Bay Area

Join other Bay Area moms living with disability for Bible study, prayer, mutual encouragement, and community. We meet Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

Women's Caregiver Group Pennsylvania

This monthly support group is for women who have husbands or children living with a disability. We know that you face unique challenges and invite you to be part of this group where you can connect with other women who are also caregivers to enjoy fellowship and receive......More

This monthly support group is for women who have husbands or children living with a disability. We know that you face unique challenges and invite you to be part of this group where you can connect with other women who are also caregivers to enjoy fellowship and receive encouragement in Christ. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. (EST).