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Joni and Friends Northwest is honored to serve Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
1400 NE 136th Ave., Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98684
Contact Us
(206) 219-3320
[email protected]
Upcoming Events
December 5, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
January 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Leadership
Richard Miller
Area Director
Richard comes to Joni and Friends with 30 years of pastoral leadership experience, having served in 5 churches. He has also spent 7 years in the business sector as project manager, sales manager, and grant/RFP writer. Rich’s philosophy about life and ministry is “to love God, to love people, that is the center of the mark!” (to quote a 4Him song). He is called to be an encourager who communicates the deep love of God through Jesus Christ so that people can live with confidence and hope.
Rich resides in Battle Ground, WA with his wife, Nadine, and their two dogs (Beren and Matilda) and cat (Molly Cat).
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Local Groups and Events
Virtual Friendship Zoom Club
Adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities are invited to join our Friendship Club held over Zoom. Together we will enjoy fellowship and encouragement from the Word of God. We hope to see you there!
For more information and the Zoom link, email Roy at [email protected]
Hope Squad
We love our friends who are adults living with disability and want to invite them into community, belonging, and an active part in the Body of Christ. Hope Squad is a group that invites Churches in Olympia, WA to host and provide games, a Bible lesson, work with our worship team, and fellowship for adults living with an intellectual disability/disorder.
Parents are invited to enjoy refreshments and fellowship together after dropping off their adult children.
For more information contact Melenie Chan by calling (206) 219-3320.
All Abilities Ministry | Bethany Community Church
Belong Ministries at Bethany are the ministries that support and connect families of children with special needs, foster families, and adoptive families through a relationship, respite, and connection. Belong Ministries is an invitation to step into the life of a child, learn from them, listen to them, and create a space of belonging together.
Disability Ministry – Sunset Bible Church
Disability Ministry at Sunset Bible Church is a place where people of all abilities are welcomed and loved as Jesus has loved us. The goal of the Disability Ministry is to cultivate a place of belonging where friends with disabilities can be an active part of what God is doing in and through His Church, the body of Christ.
Loved Ones | Good Shepherd Community Church
Loved Ones is a disability ministry reaching people of all ages; from babies all the way up to adults. We recognize that this can be a very broad spectrum, it is our desire to come alongside everyone. It is our goal to have buddies/friends for all who need one-on-one, to have Respite Saturdays once a month, parent support groups and a weekly adult class on Saturday nights during church.
Highlands Community Church has been on mission locally in South King County and across the globe, helping people find and follow Jesus by bringing the hope and healing of the gospel to our broken world. As a community, we are committed to serving people of all ages and backgrounds.
Special Needs Ministry | Northshore Christian Church
Northshore Christian Church is dedicated to providing a safe and loving environment for all people with special needs. The ministry believes the Gospel is completely accessible and strives to ensure that everyone can understand it and grow in their faith. Recognizing that the journey for families impacted by disabilities can be challenging, the Special Needs Ministry seeks to deeply love, encourage, and support each family. Northshore’s Special Needs Ministry is not just a ministry—it is a family, growing together in the Lord.
Disability Ministry | Hope Community Church
Hope Community Church loves and welcomes people affected by disability and their families. The church partners with all parents to make disciples who are changed by the gospel, including individuals affected by disability. The ministry seeks to allow everyone to be an active part of the body of Christ.
Joni’s Warrior Group (JWG) is a group of Veterans who met through Joni and Friends Warrior Getaway and continue meeting once a month on Zoom to encourage and support each other.
For more information contact Michael Robinson by calling (206) 219-3320.
Special Needs Moms Monthly Connect
Come and enjoy a night of encouragement and connection with other special needs moms. Delicious snacks and fun crafts will be provided. We will meet at Hope Community Church.
For more information contact Darralyn at (206) 219-3320.
Virtual Women’s Care and Support Olympia
The “Women of Faith” virtual Zoom meeting will include a wide, diverse group of women with the goal of sharing blessings and needs, laughter and sorrow, and love and support one another through prayer and God’s Word.
For more information contact Toni at (206) 219-3320.
Mom’s Care Group Lynnwood
Mothers of children with disabilities are invited to gather monthly for fellowship, encouragement, and the opportunity to dig into the book, “Parenting and Disabilities: Abiding in God’s Presence” written by Stephanie Hubach. Childcare will unfortunately not be provided.
For more information contact Kate at (206) 219-3320.
Local News and Ministry Stories
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September 7, 2024
Meet Beckey and her husband, Nathan, who drive nine hours to get to Family Retreat. That’s how important this weeklong slice of heaven is to them...
September 5, 2024
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September 3, 2024
Sophia is twelve years old and has a rare metabolic deficiency. She is non-verbal and has a lot of physical disabilities. Just in the past year, Sophia has...
