Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026

Disability Rights, Intersectionality, and the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Why Rally in the Valley Matters As we prepare to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this Monday, we are reminded that the fight for justice is not confined to history, it lives on in our communities, our policies, and our collective responsibility…

CEO Newsletter, Highlights 2025

Highlights 2025 CEO Message Upcoming Event: Rally in the Valley So Much Good Happens Here Video Early Childhood Graduation/Summer IGNITE Mentorship Success Recaps and Highlights Watch the 2025 Virtual Gala Become a Monthly Sustainer A Message from Randi Rios-Castro Happy Holidays!! As we come to the close of another remarkable year at Jawonio, I am…

Organization Empowers Lives and Builds Community

Since 1947, Jawonio has been a cornerstone of the Hudson Valley community — empowering individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges and chronic medical needs to live, learn, work and thrive. As one of the region’s leading nonprofit providers of comprehensive services, Jawonio serves more than 3,500 individuals annually across Rockland and Westchester counties. Led by CEO Randi Rios-Castro, Jawonio has an operating budget of…