A group from Jawonio cheers during the Rally in the Valley at Clover Stadium in Pomona March 7, 2025. People with disabilities and the nonprofit agencies who serve them spoke out against threats to federal Medicaid funding.
The second “Rally in the Valley” was held at Clover Stadium in Pomona on Friday. The two-hour event was spearheaded by Jawonio, a Rockland-based organization that supports people with mental and developmental disabilities. “Here we are being that squeaky wheel,” said Randi Rios-Castro, the CEO of Jawonio. “We want to reinforce to all of our…
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stands with Medicaid recipients, healthcare workers, and caregivers at Helen Hayes Hospital in West Nyack Haverstraw, N.Y. April 17, 2025. Schumer spoke about how cuts to Medicaid will affect recipients as Republicans in Congress vote to enact cuts to the program as well as to other social safety net…
Celebrating Freedom, Embracing Inclusivity: The Intersecting Narratives of July 4th and Jawonio As the United States gears up to celebrate its 249th Independence Day on July 4th, a day synonymous with freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on what “freedom” truly means for all members of our society.…
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Jawonio is a registered 501c3 organization and the premier provider of lifespan services in the Hudson Valley of New York State.
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