Joni and Friends Alabama

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 Alabama

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

Joni and Friends Alabama is honored to serve Alabama.

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1413 McClung Avenue,
Huntsville, Alabama 35801

Contact Us
(601) 594-0148
[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

Martie Kwasny

Regional Operations Director

Having directed the Joni and Friends Mississippi office since 2008, Martie now oversees the ministry’s Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida teams. Martie holds a B.S. in Special Education and an M.A. in Counseling. In her work she harnesses her love of teaching and counseling to serve individuals and families touched by disability. She is a gifted leader, visionary, and catalyst, with a passionate dedication to advance the kingdom of God in this world of suffering.

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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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Partner Organizations:

 

Church of the Brookhills
Birmingham, AL
brookhills.org

Dawn Stephens
[email protected]
(205) 313-7791

Cornerstone Presbyterian
Huntsville, AL
cornerstonehuntsville.org

Wilson Shirley
[email protected]
(256) 489-4625

Covenant Presbyterian
Birmingham, AL
covpres.com

Sarah Edwards
[email protected]
(205) 871-7002

Shades Mountain Baptist Church
Birmingham, AL
shades.org

Amy Kirby
[email protected]
(205) 822-1670

Mountain Brook Community Church
Birmingham, AL
mbcc.us

Rachel Gahan
[email protected]
(256) 724-2056

Briarwood Presbyterian Church
Birmingham, AL
briarwood.org

Michael Johnson
[email protected]
(205) 776-5200

Trinity Presbyterian
Opelika, AL
tpcopelika.org

Victoria Benson, Chris Duncan
[email protected]
(334) 745-4889

Lakeview Baptist Church
Auburn, AL
lakeviewbaptist.org

Julie Brown
[email protected]
(334) 887-7094

Cahaba Park Church
Birmingham, AL
cahabapark.org

Mary-Brooke French
[email protected]
(205) 870-1886

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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