CEO Newsletter: Summer 2022 Highlights
A Message from Randi Rios-Castro, CEO Since 1947, summers have always been a magical time at Jawonio. From the first 6 children who attended “Camp Jawonio” to the over...
2021 Staff Longevity Awards
2021 Jawonio Staff Longevity Celebration Recipients Congratulations to our staff who celebrated 5 – 35 years of service at Jawonio! 35 YEARS LAURA A. BUONANNO 30 YEARS ISABEL NEWMEYER...
Jawonio featured as part of NYSID Economic Report
Jawonio featured as part of Rockefeller Institute report commissioned by NYSID detailing the economic impact of employing people with disabilities. READ FULL REPORT
O’Neil House
The O’Neil IRA O’Neil IRA is a wonderful residence located in a quiet neighborhood in Montebello. The residence has been part of Jawonio for more than two decades and...
Moskoff House
Founded in 1995 It is a Ranch style house on a quiet neighborhood. We have 6 residents as 1 resident Ronald passed away from Covid in April 2020 along...
Winners of the National Disability Employment Appreciation Month Statewide Award
Jawonio is beyond thrilled that two organizations we nominated for the National Disability Employment Appreciation Month Statewide Award have received this prestigious honor. Let’s have a round of applause...
Botwinick House
Jawonio’s Community Living Services program is a pillar of our community and long ago established a foundation for the amazing work that unfolds among residents, families, staff and management...
A Local Band Shaped By the Pandemic and Mental Health
A Local Band Shaped By The Pandemic & Mental Health BY JOAN R. MAYDET & MIKE S. ROTH Many people are familiar with Jawonio and the services they offer...
2019 Boulders Event
Thank you for helping us hit a home run at Active International 2019 Jawonio Night at Rockland Boulders! Dear friends, Thank you to everyone who attended and supported Jawonio...
33rd Annual Golf Outing
With Gratitude to 164 Golfers & 66 Sponsors we raised over $137,000 In Support of our Families, Children & Adults The Jawonio Foundation is grateful for your essential charitable...
Covid-19 Updates From Jill
Coronavirus Updates from Jill A. Warner, CEO March 2020 March 16th March 16th: Events Update March 17th March 21st March 26th: Staff Update April 2020 April 5th April 7th...
2020 Jawonio Staff Longevity Celebration
2020 Jawonio Staff Longevity Celebration Recipients Congratulations to our staff who celebrated 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service at Jawonio!This year’s celebration took place virtually...
All Staff Virtual Town Hall – Covid-19 Vaccines
Below are links to the written notes and recording of the All Staff Virtual Town Hall held on Friday 1/29/2021. Leslie Cooper, Nurse Practitioner of Cornerstone Family Healthcare provided...
2020 Virtual Gala
Thank You For Watching Jawonio’s First Ever Virtual Gala! You can still help us reach our $225K event goal! Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors! Thank You to Our...
2020 Virtual Gala Sponsors
Thank You! To Our Generous Sponsors
Reopening Parent Information Meetings
Goodwin D. Katzen Early Childhood Education Center Reopening Parent Information Meetings via Zoom Tuesday, August 18 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Meeting ID: 862 2917 7938 Passcode: 2fNf2T Dial in:...
Associate Executive Director Randi Rios-Castro to succeed Jill Warner as CEO
Jawonio Board of Directors Names Associate Executive Director Randi Rios-Castro to succeed Jill Warner as CEO “There are endless possibilities for Jawonio, our staff and those we serve. I...
Get to Know Randi Rio-Castro
Randi Rios-Castro is passionate about the field of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and has dedicated over 20 years to serving this population in a variety of capacities. Randi...
Jawonio Names New Chief Executive Officer
Board of Directors unanimously approve decision — Jill Warner to officially retire this fall (June 16, 2020, New City, NY) The Jawonio Board of Directors has unanimously approved the...
Covid-19 May 8th Update
From the Desk Of Jill Warner, CEO Thank you to everyone who continues to engage, advocate and support Jawonio during this COVID-19 crisis. This week, I am highlighting our...
Covid-19 April 7th Update
From the Desk Of Jill Warner, CEO As we mourn the tragic losses of members of our own Jawonio family this past week, I have asked Phil Selvaggio, our...
Jawonio Workers Pack Medical Supplies
Anthony, Andrew and Shaquille began their employment with Jawonio’s summer youth internship program last year. They are now employed by AFYA through our Community Employment Services Program. Each of...
Coronavirus Staff Town Hall
Jill Warner, CEO will be hosting a series of Tele-Town Halls for all departments and families. Please see the schedule below and check your email for the dial-in information...
Covid-19 March 26th Update
From the Desk Of Jill Warner, CEO Good evening, I am truly grateful for all of your efforts in going above and beyond in the midst of this Coronavirus...
Covid-19 March 21st Update
From the Desk Of Jill Warner, CEO Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your commitment, your intense focus, and your incredible compassion to make sure that...
Perfect in Pinstripes
Thanks to Elaine Apfelbaum chair of the perfect in pinstripes committee, “the Davids” and John have agreed to come back and we could not be more grateful. So stay...
Casino Night 2020
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors, donors and participants who made our Second Annual Jawonio Casino Night at Hudson Valley Harley Davidson such a success!
Covid19 March 17 Update
From the Desk Of Jill Warner, CEO As we try to ensure that you have the best and most timely information possible, we are also aware of how rapidly...
Covid-19 March 16th Update
From the Desk of Jill Warner, CEO As you know, our staff and the people who come to us for services are our highest priority. We continue to receive...
Covid19 March 16th Update: Events Suspended
Foundation Events Suspended In light of the Coronavirus Outbreak and the Rockland and NYS State of Emergency declarations, all Foundation event related activities are suspended until further notice. We...
Kidz Express 2019
Thank you to our incredible community who supported the 12th Annual Kidz Express! Supporters and friends like you make it possible for Jawonio to succeed, and strengthen our mission...
Gifts From Retirement Plan During Life
Written By: William M. Trust Jr., Jawonio Inc Board Member I have been involved with Jawonio for more than 40 years, first as a volunteer in the early days...
71st Annual Brunch
Thank you for Joining Us at Our 71st Annual Gala Brunch! We had a fantastic time! Thank you to Janice Huff of WNBC Storm Team 4 NY, for making...
Honoring DoubleTree by Hilton Tarrytown at the 2019 Harvest Brunch
Jawonio is delighted to salute DoubleTree by Hilton Tarrytown in Westchester County New York at its 2019 Harvest Brunch! DoubleTree by Hilton Tarrytown has been one of our most...
Jawonio Honors Paul Piperato
Jawonio is thrilled to honor the Honorable Paul Piperato, Rockland County Clerk at its 2019 Harvest Brunch event on November 3rd! Paul will be presented with the Jawonio Friends...
CEO Newsletter: Fall 2019 Highlights
A Message From Jill Welcome to the Fall! We had so much to celebrate this summer. At the end of June, we held our annual Film Benefit to support...
Care Management Department
Care Management at Jawonio Jawonio provides a wide array of behavioral health services. Included in that is our Care Management Program that helps individuals who are in recovery gain...
Jawonio Bullets 2019
Jawonio Bullets Face ARC Canaries in Touching Bases Season Opener The Jawonio Bullets showed their metal in their season opener on September 7, against the ARC Canaries at the...
2019 DSP Week Spotlight
In honor of DSP Week, we are sharing spotlight profiles of some of our very special staff. Keep scrolling to learn about Crystal Graham and Raymer Vasquez, who work...
Caroline Alcocer, Staff Profile
Meet Caroline Community Employment Services Caroline Alcocer works at the Jawonio Yonker’s site in Westchester as an employment counselor and job developer. She has been with Jawonio since March...
CEO Newsletter: Summer 2019 Highlights
A Message From Jill Welcome to Summer! It is one of my favorite times of the year when we welcome back the children and staff of our amazing Summer...
Community Employment Services: Staff Spotlight, Ilka Banks
Meet Ilka Banks Community Employment ServicesThe Jawonio Community Employment Division does periodic spotlights on our incredible team. Jawonio is thrilled to share its latest spotlight article with you where...
Jawonio Night at NY-Boulders
Make A Donation / Sponsor A Family Order tickets on the website (button below) and email the ticket confirmation with the # of tickets you are donating to: Molly...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Profile, Michael Roth
Meet Michael Member of Jawonio PROS ProgramMental Health Awareness month wrapped up on May 31st, but every month is mental health awareness month at Jawonio. Mental Health Awareness Month...
Together We Can Forum
Jawonio was excited to kicked off its “Together We Can” forum in April for individuals involved in our Day Habilitation Programs to meet and share with the staff and...
Jawonio Partners with Dominican College Division of Nursing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_EJawonio has partnered with the Dominican College Division of Nursing for the past several years. The connection began in 2013 when Mia Wolinksy-Zazon, who works as the Registered Dietician...
Kidz Express Honoree Spotlight: Haverstraw Little League
Jawonio is thrilled to honor the HLL at this year’s 12th Annual Kidz Express on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019! From the 1966 Tournament of Champions- The Nanuet Yankees The...
Kidz Express Honoree Spotlight: The Ingram Family
Jawonio is thrilled to honor the Ingram family at this year’s 12th Annual Kidz Express on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019! The Ingram family came to Jawonio when their daughter...
CEO E-News Spring 2019
A Message From Jill Happy Spring! Exciting things are happening at Jawonio. Each and every day I am inspired by our staff who provide compassionate and excellent services. With...
