While sitting at a dinner table in Jerusalem and conversing with His host, Jesus said, when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. When one of those at the table with Him heard this, he said to Jesus, Blessed are those who will eat at the feast in the Kingdom of God.
[Luke 14:13-15 NIV]

Welcome to Joni and Friends Chicago!

Joni and Friends was founded in 1979 as the disability outreach of Joni Eareckson Tada. The Chicago Field Ministry is the local expression of a global commitment to identify and meet the needs of those touched by disability. We seek to accomplish this by training the local church for effective outreach and ministry to the overlooked mission field of the disability community. Joni and Friends Chicago serves the North Central United States from our office located at 915 Harger Road Suite 210, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523.

JOIN US IN CHANGING LIVES!

ATTEND JONI AND FRIENDS CHICAGO 2010 FUNDRAISING LUNCHEONS.
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Participate in our 2010 From Compassion To Action matching gift appeal 

Helpful Resource

At Joni and Friends Chicago, we know how hard it can be to do things for the very first time. That happens a lot in families with disabilities who have to go through experiences for the first time by themselves. Here is an article with information on Filing_for_Guardianship.pdf" target="_null">Filling For Gaurdianship

Chicago Area Newsletter

Take a look at our Chicago area Newsletters. Stay tuned and these will be updated throughout the year! 

Spring 2010 Newsletter
Fall 2009 Newsletter

Spread The Word...

Here is your chance to bring disability awareness to the next generation! Joni and Friends has created 2 sets of curriculum focused toward elementary age children, ages 4-12, to help them understand disability and be a part of a Missions project in your own back yard.

The 2 curriculum packs are "Camp Lean on The Lord" and "On a Roll for Jesus- Mission:unstoppable"


     Where they can be used:
     - Sunday School
     - VBS
     - Christian School
     - Home School

          What they include: 
          - Instructions for the teacher     - Lesson plans
          - Tips for using the curriculum   - Bible stories and verses
          - Index of Disabilities               - Song cd and activities

At the end of each program there is a Missions Project to help sponsor families affected by disabilities. Our Family Retreat and Wheels For the World programs are included with the curriculum to spread the awareness of disability from your home to the homes of families around the world!