The Jawonio Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose is to provide funds to support children, adults and families with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and chronic medical needs.  

Founded in 1992, the Foundation mission is to provide program enhancements to the lifespan services of Jawonio Inc. in both Rockland and Westchester Counties and organizations who align with our mission. We solicit and receive funds from individuals and private foundations, and accept gifts through charitable trusts, IRAs, stock, monthly giving, fundraising events and direct appeals. 

Foundation funds are used to provide program enhancements and unfunded activities such as social, recreational, and creative arts experiences as well as equipment and supplies. We rely on the compassion, trust and generosity of our donors who help to make miracles happen every day for individuals with special needs and the larger community.

Foundation Board of Directors

Daniel Salmon

President

Gail Cosseboom

Vice President

James E. Johansen

Secretary

Randi L. Rios-Castro

Treasurer

Foundation Members

Kyla Basso

Golf Professional | Sales

Madelyn I. Berger

Healthcare Consultant, MIB

Brian Cocolicchio

Statistics & Data Science

David Daniello

CFO Community Housing

Audrey Gillies

Youth board member

Ben Gorsky

Youth board member

Sabrina HoSang Jordan

CEO, Caribbean Food Delights

Tómas Jammett, MBA

Senior Operations Associate,
The Mather Group, LLC

Andy Krutman

President, Empire Home Care

Michael Salmon

Managing Principal, Wells Fargo

Michael Wedlick

Operations Director, USIS

Michael Wedlick

Operations Director, USIS

“I am so impressed with Jawonio and what their staff has done for my cousin, Anthony. Jawonio is the light throughout the dark tunnel. I will continue to support Jawonio because they have helped so many people and I want them to be around for a long time.”
-Sabrina HoSang Jordan, Foundation Board Member

Foundation Team

Diana Hess

Chief Development & Communications Officer

E-mail: diana.hess@jawonio.org
Office: 845.708.2022
Mobile: 845.521.5352

Molly Gibeau-Griffin

Jawonio Foundation Director

E-mail: molly.gibeau-griffin@jawonio.org
Office: 845.708.2000 x1342
Mobile: 845-570-1503

Past Events

2023 Virtual Gala

Thank to our generous supporters for helping us to raise $260,000 as we honored Margo Bohlin and Bill Van Slyck.

Missed the show? Watch it HERE

36th Annual Golf Outing

Thank you to our generous sponsors, golfers and donors for helping us to raise over $170,000 at our 36th Anniversary Golf Outing.

View the Thank you Page HERE