2nd Annual Bowlathon

Thank you for Supporting the 2nd Annual Hometown Heroes Bowlathon! Thanks to your support we were able to raise over $23,000 in support of the new Hometown Heroes Summer Education Cabin for kids with special needs. Special thanks to our co-Chairs, Sheriff Louis Falco and Legislator Lon Hofstein, Alice and John Lenna and New City…

CEO E-News Winter Highlights

A Message From Jill The 2018 year ended with wonderful and warm holiday celebrations across Jawonio, enjoyed by our staff, programs, and houses. It was a year of exciting developments for the Campus Redevelopment Project, which included completing the Summer Education cabins construction, followed by a community-wide Cabin Celebration event, and the dedication of the…

Gala Brunch

Thank You All For Attending the2019 Jawonio Harvest Brunch! Dear Friends, Thank you to all of you who participated in the Jawonio 2019 Harvest Brunch on Sunday. Through your participation, the Jawonio Foundation raised over $110,000 in support of Jawonio and its expansive services for people with special needs. We again congratulate the Jawonio Friends…

A Special Thank You & Farewell

It’s Not Goodbye, It’s “See You Later, Sheri”! A fond farewell to Sheri Muth, who, after 36 years of service at Jawonio is retiring. Sheri began her career as a vocational rehabilitation counselor. She steadily assumed additional responsibility, becoming a senior vocational evaluator, and going on to become Director of Operations and Employment Services. Sheri…

Jawonio’s Youth Internship Program

Opportunities for Learning Jawonio Community Employment Services hosts a Youth Internship and Employment program to give young adults opportunities to work at Jawonio, and at businesses in the community, to develop their work skills, build confidence, and prepare for competitive employment. The opportunities this program provides also gives those young adults a chance to explore…

The Yang Family Story

At the age of 2 1/2 years old, Timothy Yang wasn’t speaking yet and his parents were very concerned. They knew that Timothy needed support, but were not sure what to do or where to go. When a friend suggested they contact Jawonio, his dad, Bruce remembered the name. It turns out both of Bruce’s…

2018 Longevity Breakfast

Jawonio is incredibly proud of its amazing and dedicated staff and celebrated over 550 years of service of at its annual Longevity Breakfast last Friday morning. Staff were honored for working ten to thirty-five years at Jawonio. Everyone received a special gift, and those who celebrated 20 years or more of services were honored individually…

Far From The Tree

Thank you all for joining us on 12/6/18 for the film screening of Far From The Tree followed by the terrific Q&A with Director Rachel Dretzin. Learn more about the film, director, story’s author, and principals of the film in this illuminating interview with director Rachel Dretzin conducted & written by Abby Lieberman. When Rachel…