Joni and Friends Mississippi

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 Mississippi

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

Joni and Friends Mississippi is honored to serve Mississippi, Southern Arkansas, West Tennessee, and the country of India.

Directions
795 Woodlands Pkwy, Suite 108
Ridgeland, MS 39157

Contact Us
(769) 243-8976
[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 MississippiLouisiana, 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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Local Resources and Information

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:


Mustard Seed

Andi Cruthirds, Director of Community Relations
[email protected]
(601) 992-3557
mustardseedms.org
1085 Luckney Road
Brandon, MS 39047

Central Mississippi Down Syndrome Society
Jennifer Babl
[email protected]
cmdss.org

Hope Exchange
Levi Gill
[email protected]
(970) 946-8467
redeemerjackson.com

Little Light House
Crystal McCann
[email protected]
(601) 956-6131
llhms.org

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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Find your calling through a career at Joni and Friends!

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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