Joni and Friends Central California

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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Fresno and Sacramento… We’re Better Together!

We are excited to share that the Joni and Friends Fresno and Sacramento Area Ministries have merged to serve more families living with disability across California. Both offices together are now known as the Central California Area Ministry!

We have a full team ready to serve families with disabilities in the greater Fresno and Sacramento areas and beyond.

Joni and Friends Central California

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

Joni and Friends Central California is honored to serve California and the countries of Haiti and Jordan.

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.

Leadership

Roberta Dunn

Area Director

Roberta has been active in the disability community as an advocate and parent leader since the birth of her twins 30 years ago. Sharing insights and challenging perceptions of disability, Roberta has shared nationally, regionally, locally—and across the coffee table—with thousands of parents, professionals, and other individuals experiencing disability.

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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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Prayer and Praise

We invite you to join us in prayer for our ministry activities and outreaches.

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Partner Organizations:

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.
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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

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

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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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