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      • Jawonio Commercial Cleaning Services
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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 70 children who are with us this summer for our Summer Education program, we are still the place where our students make friends forever. While receiving educational and therapeutic services during the day, our children expand their creativity through art, music and swimming. It is so wonderful to see the smiles and laughter on those beautiful faces each and every day.

We have so much to be proud of, across all of our programs and services thanks to our dedicated and compassionate staff, who lead the way each and everyday! 

Highlights:

Summer 2022

Community Celebration
In Memoriam
Autism Resource & Training Center
Jawonio in The News
Keep Jawonio Strong
Save The Date – Virtual Gala 12/4

Community

Celebration

On July 22 we celebrated our 75th anniversary and completion of our new building with supporters, elected officials, staff and families. If you missed it, please enjoy our livestream!

In Memoriam

This summer, we lost three beloved members of our Jawonio family:

Katherine Keating

Job Developer in Community Employment Services​

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Crystal O'Neil

Who lived in our Bobbi Lewis Group Home and participated in our Sunrise Court Day Habilitation Program

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Donna Church

Who lived in our Levy House

They will all be dearly missed!

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In The News

We completed our yearlong Autism Training Center program featuring presentations by experts on various topics to educate and support our community. All recorded sessions are now available on our YouTube Channel!

Watch Here

Our community celebration received local and statewide recognition from Governor Hochul and local media outlets including News 12, LOHUD, RocklandNews.com, and patch.com. 

Learn More

We completed our yearlong Autism Training Center program featuring presentations by experts on various topics to educate and support our community. All recorded sessions are now available on our YouTube Channel!

Watch Here

Jawonio

In The News

Our community celebration received local and statewide recognition from Governor Hochul and local media outlets including News 12, LOHUD, RocklandNews.com, and patch.com. 

Learn More

Keep Jawonio Strong

Become a Monthly Sustainer! You can support the Jawonio Foundation today for as little as $7.50 a month.
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Category: ceo newsletterBy JawonioAugust 5, 2022
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