Jawonio In The News
‘Lifesaving’ Nonprofit To Open Lego Resale Store In Rockland
Jawonio has received grants to build a new behavioral health center for adult clients with mental health issues, CEO Randi Rios-Castro calls “a game-changer.”
Randi Rios-Castro and Budd Mishkin discuss early intervention services
Audit by Comptroller’s office show minority children in NY state aren’t getting the therapies they may need as fast as they should.
Taking an in-depth view at the early intervention services that are at Jawonio
Tania Savayan speaks with Jawonio CEO Randi Rios-Castro as they take a look at the early intervention services at Jawonio.
Doing Well And Doing Good: Jawonio Unveils Brand New $20M New City Campus
A brand new facility not only promises to help those with special needs, but offer a boost to the local economy as well.
Lifespan Services Provider Commits to Creating 230 New Jobs in Mid-Hudson Region
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the $20 million Jawonio campus in New City, Rockland County.
Impact of Disability Service Providers on the Mid-Hudson Economy
The Mid-Hudson region’s non-profit disability service providers support more than 33,000 full-time jobs and generate more than $2 billion in economic impact.
Randi Rios-Castro, CEO welcomes new NYS Chief Disability Officer
Jawonio applauds Gov. Hochul for establishing the office of Chief Disability Officer, and appointing Kimberly Hill. She ensures vulnerable groups have a voice.
Rockland Organization Celebrates 75th Anniversary
A New City group that helps people with special needs is celebrating 75 years. Since 1947, Jawonio has been helping children and adults reach their fullest potential.
Medical Coding Employment Program Collaborative Launches
Rockland Jewish Family Service, Jawonio Inc., the State of New York’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Westchester Medical Center are eager to provide an update on a recent collaboration program that is nearly four years in the making.
Corporate Partner Philanthropy- Focused Wealth Management
Managing Director Philip J. DeAngelo announced that the firm has exceeded its decade-long goal of donating a million dollars to local charities. Focused Wealth Management and the DeAngelo family, have given a total of $1.1 million to charity.
Hochul vetoes bill after pledging $240M boost for disability schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she plans to use her first state budget to boost funding to private schools that serve children with disabilities by $240 million. But, her declaration last week came as she vetoed similar legislation.
Hochul signs bills in support of people with developmental disabilities
Hochul signed a three bills designed to help people with developmental disabilities. “People with disabilities are a crucial part of our New York family and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.”
