Jawonio Information

Jawonio is the premiere provider of lifespan services for people with special needs. Jawonio is a New York-based non-profit with service locations in all of Rockland County for young children and adults. Their main campus is in New City, NY. In Westchester, Jawonio in Yonkers is the primary location for adult programs and services. The agency has other sites throughout the Lower Hudson Valley Region including Orange County for specialized services. Jawonio operates two successful businesses in the region including a commercial cleaning company as well as a Lego resale store. Both entities provide vocational skills, job training and supports leading to employment opportunities. Jawonio is a local, state and nationally recognized nonprofit organization of excellence and innovation. The word “Jawonio” is an Indigenous American word for Independence. Our mission is to inspire children and adults with special needs to reach their maximum potential. At the same time, our outstanding reputation for more than 75 years has been to provide compassionate care and quality services that offer hope and opportunity. Jawonio is known for being the place “where miracles happen every day”.