Joni and Friends Illinois

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 Illinois

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

Joni and Friends Illinois is honored to serve Illinois, Western Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, and the country of Argentina.

Directions
915 Harger Road, Suite 105
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Contact Us
(630) 573-2900
[email protected]

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

Michelle Thill

Michelle Thill

Michelle leads the Illinois Area Ministry with a passion for seeing people with disabilities find a place of belonging. Michelle started serving with Joni and Friends at just 15 years old, an experience that captured her heart so deeply, it catapulted her into the world of Special Education, where she holds a bachelor’s degree. Michelle is gifted in stewarding servant leaders and finds great joy bringing others into the joy filled experience of serving at Joni and Friends. 

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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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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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You can help us create a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ…

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