Jawonio

05/28/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we proudly recognize the incredible staff of Jawonio PROS and Care Management. 💚
Their compassion, commitment, and dedication help individuals in our community find support, connection, hope, and pathways toward wellness every single day. The impact they make extends far beyond the walls of our programs.
Thank you for all you do not just this month, but every day.

05/26/2026

Some stories deserve more than a quick scroll. This is one of them.

Amanda Olachea’s journey is powerful, honest, inspiring, and a reminder of what resilience, opportunity, and community support can truly make possible. While it may be a longer read, every paragraph matters and every moment is worth it.

Take a few minutes today to read about our wonderful Jawonio IT Team member and her story and see the impact of inclusion, determination, and hope in action.

Read here: https://jawonio.org/amanda-olachea/

Recently, we wrapped up another wonderful school year at our preschool. This week, we shine the spotlight on one of our outstanding teachers, Lucille Kelly, who has been with Jawonio for 15 years.

05/24/2026

Sunday Sensations- The artwork on display from our Day Services, Mental Health, and Care Management programs at the New City Library is nothing short of beautiful. 🎨✨ Each piece shows the creativity, expression, and the incredible talents within our Jawonio community.
The exhibit is now open throughout June and we encourage everyone to stop by, experience the artwork, and support these inspiring artists.

05/22/2026

On behalf of all of us at Jawonio, we wish you and your families a safe, reflective and peaceful weekend. A special shout out to our DSPs who work weekends and holidays away from their own families caring for our most vulnerable individuals.

Here is a Memorial Day reflection from Jawonio on service, sacrifice, and community. This piece honors those we’ve lost while reflecting on the freedoms and dignity their service protects. We invite you to read it here on Linked In - https://shorturl.at/wktSs and join us in remembrance.

05/21/2026

We’re thrilled to share that our 38th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser is almost sold out! ⛳️
There are a few spots open for both am and pm rounds. Swing into action, enjoy a great day on the course, and golf for a cause that supports children and adults with special needs.
Grab your spot while you still can—let’s make every swing count! 🏌️‍♂️💚 Registration for Golf, or join us for just cocktails, dinner and the auction HERE: https://jawonio.org/2026-golf-outing-register/

05/18/2026

Tomorrow begins our 2026 “Empowering Through Art”at the New City Library! 🎨✨
This inspiring exhibit showcases the creativity, imagination, and talent of Jawonio artists while highlighting the power of inclusion, self-expression, and community through art. We are so proud to celebrate and share the impact of our Day Services, Mental Health, Care Management and Residential Program artists with the community.

05/15/2026

Thank you NYSID, Purchasing That Powers Employment again and again for the resources to help those who need it the most- our front line staff and the individuals they support. Thank you recordonline.com for the coverage as well!

A food pantry at Jawonio in Rockland aids direct support workers and people with disabilities. It also offers job-skill building.

05/15/2026

Thank you to Nancy Cutler and lohud for covering this meaningful and impactful resource for our staff and individuals who we support thanks to a generous grant from NYSID, Purchasing That Powers Employment! Read below!

Photos: Jawonio launches H.E.A.R.T. Food Pantry that helps frontline staff and individuals experiencing food insecurity May 14, 2026 in New City. See link below ⬇️

📸 Tania Savayan/The Journal News

05/15/2026

Thank you Diane Caruso News 12 Hudson Valley for highlighting our new H.E.A.R.T. Food Pantry, created exclusively for our own staff and the individuals we support.

We are deeply grateful for the grant provided by NYSID, Purchasing That Powers Employment for bringing this initiative to life. It was an honor to celebrate today’s ribbon cutting with NYSID President & CEO Maureen O’Brien and Randi Rios-Castro, CEO of Jawonio.
A special thank you to PreVocational Program Supervisor Erik Feldi and our incredible participants for operating the pantry with such care, professionalism, and welcoming spirit. So much good happens here. 💙

The New City nonprofit launches a new pantry to help employees and the people they care for access nonperishable food.

05/14/2026

🎳 STRIKE up some fun for a great cause! 💙 The 2026 Jawonio Foundation Hometown Heroes Bowlathon is coming and we want YOU there! Grab your squad, hit the lanes, and help support the amazing children and adults we serve every day. 🙌✨
🎳 Bowl on July 14.
💙 Give back.
🙌 Be a Hometown Hero.
Register now at the link in bio or here:
https://jawonio.org/2026-hometown-heroes-bowlathon-register/

05/14/2026

🎳💙 CALLING ALL HOMETOWN HEROES!
Join us for the 2026 Jawonio Foundation Bowlathon! 🙌
📅 Tuesday, July 14
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 New City Bowl
A huge THANK YOU in advance to our Co-Chairs, Sheriff Louis Falco Legislator Lon Hofstein and Donna G. Silberman for once again leading the way for Jawonio and helping make this event such a success year after year. 💙 And to Alice Rubano Lenna and her amazing team -- we can’t wait to see you at New City Bowl & Batting Cages! 🎳✨ Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and join us for a night of bowling, community, and impact supporting our programs, staff and the incredible individuals we serve every day.
🎳 Register now: https://jawonio.org/2026-hometown-heroes-bowlathon-register/