Joni And Friends

Joni and friends wheels for the world program provides a custom fit wheelchair, along with the gospel of jesus christ, to people affected by disability worldwide. Joni and friends volunteers collect used, but restorable, wheelchairs. Inmates then restore the wheelchairs to like-new condition in eleven correctional facilities across the united states and one in a grant partner's facility in el salvador. In addition to the amounts shown, in 2024, joni and friends also received over $4.1 million of donated labor and facilities used for wheelchair restoration. Joni and friends wheelchair deliveries are always accompanied by volunteer teams of trained disability service providers who specially fit each wheelchair to the recipient with no church or religious affiliation required. Every chair recipient will receive a bible in his/her own language and an offer to discuss the bible and receive prayer. The gospel is lovingly shared with recipients, family members, and friends by local pastors. Joni and friends partners with disability ministries in select countries on a permanent basis. Long-term relationships are achieved through strategic in-country partnerships. Through 2024, joni and friends has delivered 239,133 restored wheelchairs to people living with disability in 90 countries around the world since 1994.

Joni's house international disability centers: joni's house is a network of international disability centers around the world that provide ongoing rehabilitation and wraparound support services to those impacted by disability. In cooperation with local church, community, and government partners, joni's house programs provide for the physical, economic, social, and spiritual needs of individuals, families, and caregivers. Jaf partners with its network of local churches and agencies to expand its reach deep into developing countries to transform the worldview on disability and how those living with disability view themselves, are cared for, and integrate into society.joni's house programming cares for the special needs of those living with disability while also providing services for the entire family unit. Services include medical rehabilitation and therapy, job training and business opportunities, church and government awareness training, relief distribution, and an annual retreat for families with children affected by disability. Joni's house programs currently operate in el salvador, brazil, asia, thailand, romania, nepal, uganda, nicaragua, and guatemala.

The joni eareckson tada disability research center exists to impact the church, christian and public institutions, and societies with a biblical worldview and life-giving truth on issues pertaining to life, dignity, justice, and equality that impact people with disabilities. The center accomplishes this purpose through three primary activities. First, the center creates high-quality, engaging courses that are fully accessible to hone the gifts of all god's people within the church for effective disability ministry. Second, through local and international internship opportunities, students and young professionals are equipped to become leaders in disability ministry to transform lives through the gospel, impact their churches and communities for christ, and advocate for justice, freedom, and equality for people impacted by disability. Internships partners with colleges and universities around the world to offer short-term global missions' trips, internships, and respite opportunities, all of which provide experiential learning to students. Third, the center publishes biblically informed resources and research to encourage and train christians for disability ministry. This includes books as well as articles on timely topics related to theology, bioethics, and disability ministry.

Radio: the joni and friends radio ministry features inspirational audio programming on a wide range of topics with a biblical perspective. The radio ministry features two daily programs hosted by the founder/ceo: a four-minute broadcast, and a one-minute broadcast. These programs are carried on over 1,700 outlets across the u.s., airing 2,969 times daily, and heard by over one million listeners a week. Translated into six languages, the programs air in 55 countries around the world. They are also available on podcast platforms, extending the reach of these important messages of hope through hardship. The program benefits greatly from the airtime value contributed by our radio partners, $10.5mm in 2024, that is not reflected in the 990 financials.podcasts: the joni and friends ministry podcast is downloadable on all podcast networks. This podcast had 98,046 episode downloads in 2024. We're answering real questions about disability and sharing hope through hardship. Whether you are personally impacted by disability or you're looking for practical ways to include someone with special needs in your church, you are not alone! The materials share hope through hardship and the gospel message to people worldwide through the digital podcast networks. Each episode provides honest stories of hope, practical advice, and encouragement. They range from 20-60 minutes long and include interviews with guests who share their stories and how christ has used them in their weakness.

The response department receives on average 1,000 emails, text messages, social media contacts, phone calls, and letters each month from people around the world who need the hope of christ and practical assistance. In 2024 we received a total of 12,660 communications from 108 different countries. After more than forty-six years, with hearts to help and a personal touch, the response department continues to provide resources, share guidance from god's word, and whenever possible, connect those in need with christ-honoring, disability-friendly churches.