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…
Meet Nichelle Brown Meet Nichelle Brown who is a Job Coach in the Jawonio Community Employment Services Program based in Yonkers and has been at Jawonio for over 5 years. As a Job Coach, Nichelle provides employment supports and coaching to workers placed a companies throughout Westchester County including the DoubleTree by Hilton and Marriot…
Spring Valley, NY – On Tuesday, October 23rd, 2019, Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) presented Jawonio with a $75,000 grant providing essential funds for the Jawonio PROS Program, which provides services for people with mental health challenges. CEO Jill Warner accepted the check and said, “We are very grateful to Senator Carlucci for his ongoing support.…
Meet Kadian Gillis DSP, Yonkers Day ProgramJawonio celebrated its DSP staff last week, September 9-16, by hosting DSP Luncheons, collecting thank you notes from consumers in our residences and day programs and sharing profiles of some of our incredible DSP staff on social media and on our blog. Meet Kadian Gillis who has been working…
Meet Yolene Altidor DSP – Cummings HouseYolene has been working at Jawonio since 1997 at Cummings House. Before coming to Jawonio, she worked at another health agency for about 20 years. Combined, she has over 40 years of experience in the direct service field! Yolene shared that her husband passed away in 1995 and it…
The Westchester County Department of Human Resources posts a list of current job openings each week. These openings are posted for a specific period (usually 10 business days), after which they will no longer appear on our Web site. Applications must be sent no later than the “Post Until” date to the person specified on…
Thank you to our incredibly generous sponsors and donors for making the “Sweet 16” Jawonio Movie Benefit such a huge success! Please see the list of our amazing sponsors and donors below. Mindworks Charitable Trust Inserra Shoprite Supermarkets Marsha & Gary Forman | Orange & Rockland Utiities | Rockland Bakery Clarkstown International | Collision |…
A nurturing and enriching program dedicated to the diverse needs of all children 2.8 – 5 years. Through developmentally appropriate play experiences, we facilitate cognitive, social and physical growth and promote each child’s self esteem in a safe and nurturing environment. Program enrichment includes music, art, iPads, science and special events. Extended hours are available…
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Universal Pre-Kindergarten is funded by the New York State Education Department and provides a free preschool experience for children who will be 4 years old by December 1st of the school year in which they will attend. Children are enrolled in the program five days a week for 2 ½ hours a day,…
On Thursday, June 14th, Rockland County Executive Ed Day, County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, and the community recognized Jawonio as the first business in Rockland to achieve Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite Recognition by the Rockland County Department of Health’s Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Program. Thanks to a grant from the Department of Health, Jawonio…
Jawonio is dedicated to advancing the independence, well-being, and equality of people with disabilities and special needs.
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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