Joni and Friends Bay Area

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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Joni and Friends Bay Area

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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Volunteer

Joni and Friends Bay Area is honored to serve California and the country of Mexico.

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5776 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 288
Pleasanton, CA 94588

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

Stephanie Williams
Area Director

Stephanie brings over thirteen years of ministry and local church leadership experience. She grew up in Long Island, New York, and moved to California in 2003 where her journey of serving God and his people began. A Gulf War veteran, Stephanie has three sons and one granddaughter. Stephanie is proud to be part of the Joni and Friends family and is eager to see how her background of service to God and nation will bless families living with disability, knowing that her steps have been ordered by the Lord.

Upcoming Events

A volunteer and camper pose for a photo at Family Retreat

Northern California Family Retreat 1

June 16, 2024 - June 20, 2024

A family is greeted by enthusiastic volunteers as they arrive at Family Retreat.

Northern California Family Retreat 2

July 14, 2024 - July 18, 2024

Three couples are smiling and enjoying a time of respite and refreshment at Marriage Getaway.

Central California Marriage Getaway

September 20, 2024 - September 22, 2024

A couple sits, enjoying a nice dinner together. They are experiencing a time of respite and refreshment at Marriage Getaway.

Northern California Marriage Getaway

October 4, 2024 - October 6, 2024

A father poses with his two boys in front of a lake.

California Warrior Getaway

November 14, 2024 - November 17, 2024

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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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Local organizations

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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