Jawonio In The News
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.”
Jawonio Tops over $200,000 at 2nd Annual virtual gala
Jawonio, provider of special needs services including developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and chronic medical needs for children and adults has raised a record-breaking $202,000 dollars.
Operation Santa Claus Donates $5000 dollars to Jawonio Yonkers
On November 24, Nick Spano, Honorary Chair, Operation Santa Claus, awarded record amounts of grants to assist developmentally disabled children and adults, totaling $50,000.
Rebrand Featured on WRCR Radio
As a local developmental disabilities service provider moves into its 75th year, the organization unveiled a rebrand to go along with their new facilities in New City/
