Rockland’s ‘Rally in the Valley’ calls for boost to disability workforce, services
“We say invest in people. We say invest in our workforce. And we say protect services for people with disabilities,” said Randi Rios-Castro, CEO of Jawonio.
Disability Rights Activists To Call For 2.7 Increase to State Budget at Rally in the Valley
Third Annual Rally in the Valley At RCC Will Draw More Than 40 Groups Rallying For State Officials To Bolster Spiraling Costs.
How end of Haitian TPS threatens care for people with disabilities
NEW CITY — Marie has helped people living in a St. Dominic’s Family Services residence for 10 years. The direct support professional describes her relationship with the residents, who have a range of disabilities, as “family.” But the Rockland resident is in jeopardy of losing her Temporary Protected Status and having to return to Haiti.
Rally in the Valley: A Community United for Human Rights
Rally in the Valley: New York State is United for Human Rights Rally in the Valley isn’t just an event. it’s a movement. Hosted by Jawonio and the Hudson Valley Service Providers that includes almost 40 partner agencies. It will be where statewide advocates and community comes together to stand up for what’s right urging…
Can NY budget fix pay gap for workers who aid those with disabilities?
NEW CITY – Families, leaders and consumers of Rockland’s human-care agencies met with state elected leaders to once again pitch a wage boost for direct-care workers in the upcoming state budget.
New Leadership for our Jawonio Inc Board of Directors in 2026
New Leadership for our Jawonio Inc Board of Directors in 2026 As of February 17th, Jawonio Inc will have a new Chairman of the Board, Kevin Cassady. We are excited and congratulate Kevin in advance, as we know he will bring enthusiasm, passion, intelligence and a great sense of mission and purposeful leadership. Let’s meet…
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…
How Rockland’s Tiffany Mason is speaking up for herself, others with disabilities
SPARKILL — Tiffany Mason had spent the morning wheeling around the church to set up video equipment and was now lifting her voice in song as the service began, locked in harmony with the organist and another singer.
