Jawonio in the News
"Jawonio, Rockland's 6th largest employer , names new CEO"
June 17, 2020, LoHUD.com
Jawonio Board of Directors Name Associate Executive Director Randi Rios-Castro to succeed Jill Warner as CEO.
"United Way Announces $1Million in Emergency Food and Shelter Grants"
June 17, 2020, River Journal North
Maria Henriquez of Jawonio featured in Mother's day celebration.
"Salute to moms: 'She's the perfect example of a health care hero, not to mention the best mom in the world.' " May 7, 2020, LoHUD.com
"Jawonio’s CEO Says Covid-19 Has Changed Business As Usual For Now And In Future - Pandemic Challenges Jawonio But Adaption Bears Lessons For Future"
May 18, 2020, Rockland Business Journal
"In a Pandemic Remember Special Needs Caregivers" Letter to the Editor by Michael Algranati, Jawonio Board Chairman
May 1, 2020, Patch.com
"NY Group Homes Face Mounting Challenges From Coronavirus"
April 15, 2020, WCBS Radio
"New City Demolition Makes way for Jawonio Expansion" March 7, 2019 - LoHUD.com
"This is the building where tens of thousands of children have been helped...where they took their first steps, sang their first songs. " Jill Warner, CEO
"Anthony Mundy: More than a Diagnosis of Downs Syndrome"
World Downs Syndrome Day
March 21, 2019 - LoHUD.com
"New minimum wage strains workers who support New Yorkers with developmental disabilities"
January 9, 2019 - LoHUD.com
"Jawonio: 10 fun facts about its new cabins, summer education program, capital campaign" July 3, 2018 - LoHUD.com
"Jawonio - 70 Years of Nurturing Independent Lives" November 3, 2017 - LoHUD.com
Jawonio's first camper, Sandy Sewell and the future of the organization.
Westrock Pools & Spa Launch “Westrock Gives Back: 2019 Charity of Choice” Campaign for Jawonio
Senator Carlucci Presented Jawonio With $75,000 In State Funding: Oct. 2018
Media Contact
Diana Hess
Chief Communications & Development Officer
845.708.2022
thenewjawonio@jawonio.org
About us
We provide care for thousands of children and adults with special needs each year.
Our mission
Jawonio is a registered 501c3 organization and the premier provider of lifespan services in the Hudson Valley of New York State for individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and chronic medical conditions.
Jawonio is dedicated to advancing the independence, well-being, and equality of people with disabilities and special needs.