Jawonio

What Jawonio does

Jawonio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1947 and headquartered in New City, New York, that operates as the premier provider of lifespan services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and chronic medical needs across Rockland and Westchester Counties. The organization delivers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning early intervention and preschool programs, Article 16 outpatient clinic services, community living and residential supports, day habilitation, mental health programs (Care Management, PROS, Front Porch), community employment services, vocational training, and autism resources. With approximately 900 employees and an operating budget exceeding $50 million, Jawonio serves more than 3,500 individuals annually and runs two small commercial ventures, the Brick It Again LEGO resale store in Valley Cottage and Jawonio Commercial Cleaning Services, that function as vocational training platforms.

The business model is anchored in Medicaid reimbursement as the primary revenue stream, supplemented by donations and fundraising (including a $202,000 Virtual Gala), foundation grants through The Jawonio Foundation, and modest retail income from Brick It Again. Distribution is delivered directly through residential homes, day programs, and community-based facilities in New City and Yonkers, with community employment services extending into Orange County, the Bronx, and Northern New Jersey through a network of 200+ employer partners. Distribution channels for awareness and fundraising include a multi-channel digital presence (website, social, email newsletter) and large in-person advocacy and fundraising events such as Rally in the Valley (3,000+ attendees) and Brick-A-Palooza.

The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors (Kevin Cassady became Chairman in February 2026) and led by CEO Randi Rios-Castro, who succeeded Jill Warner in June 2020. Strategic milestones include a $20 million campus expansion completed in New City in July 2022, the launch of Brick It Again in March 2023, and active advocacy coalition leadership to protect Medicaid funding. There is no indication of parent-company ownership, institutional investors, or pending M&A activity.

Name

Jawonio

Legal name

Jawonio, Inc.

Website

https://jawonio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Jawonio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1947 that provides lifespan disability, mental health, and employment services to more than 3,500 individuals annually across Rockland and Westchester Counties in New York, funded primarily by Medicaid and operated by roughly 900 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Behavioral health
• Vocational training
• Community employment
• Nonprofit human services

Headquarters

HQ city

New City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Medicaid): Primary revenue stream from Medicaid reimbursement for services provided to individuals with disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and chronic medical needs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Virtual Gala raised over $200,000; general donations, monthly sustainers, stock donations, crypto donations, and legacy society contributions.
3. Foundation Grants: The Jawonio Foundation supports programs through grants and special events.
4. Retail Operations: Brick It Again Lego Resale Store generates revenue while providing vocational training and employment for people with disabilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Jawonio is a nonprofit human services organization that provides lifespan services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and chronic medical needs across the Hudson Valley of New York. Its core offerings include early intervention and preschool education, an Article 16 outpatient clinic, community living and day habilitation programs, mental health services (Care Management, PROS, Front Porch Program), and community employment and vocational training, supplemented by commercial enterprises (Brick It Again LEGO resale store and Commercial Cleaning Services) that serve as vocational training hubs.

Product overview

Jawonio is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of lifespan services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and chronic medical needs. The organization operates a multi-service model across Rockland and Westchester Counties in New York, including: Early Intervention and Childhood Education programs; Developmental Disability services through Article 16 Clinic, Community Living, and Day Services; Mental Health Services including Care Management, PROS, and Front Porch Program; Employment and Vocational Services through Community Employment Services (CES), vocational trainings, and work readiness programs; Community Support programs such as Autism Resource Training Center, Classes for All Abilities, and Social Care Network; Commercial enterprises including Brick It Again Lego Resale Store and Commercial Cleaning Services providing vocational training and employment; and Advocacy Services including the annual Rally in the Valley event. The organization serves more than 3,500 individuals annually with nearly 900 employees and an operating budget of more than $50 million.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brick It Again: LEGO resale store operated by Jawonio, serving as a vocational training hub offering individuals with disabilities job experience, customer service skills, and social-emotional growth.

Products and services

• Early Intervention / Early Childhood Education & Preschool / Summer Education Program Provides early intervention services, early childhood education, preschool programs, and summer education programs for children with developmental disabilities from birth through school age.
• Article 16 Clinic Outpatient clinic providing developmental disability clinical services under New York State Article 16 designation.
• Community Living Services Residential support services for individuals with developmental disabilities in community-based settings across Rockland County and Yonkers.
• Day Services Day program services providing habilitation, social activities, and skill development for adults with disabilities.
• Care Management Care management services coordinating healthcare and support services for individuals with special needs.
• Front Porch Program Mental health support program providing community-based assistance and resources.
• Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health program offering clinical treatment and rehabilitation services.
• Community Employment Services (CES) Vocational and employment services helping people with disabilities find and maintain competitive employment, including job development, training, and placement.
• Drop-In Centers: Mental Wellness Social Program Community social program providing mental wellness support and social activities.
• Pre-Employment Work Readiness Program Program preparing individuals with disabilities for employment through workplace readiness training.
• Vocational Trainings Skills training programs helping individuals develop vocational competencies for employment.
• Autism Resource Training Center (ARTC) Training and resources specifically for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
• Classes for All Abilities Community educational classes designed for individuals of all abilities.
• Essential Distribution Program Essential goods distribution program serving the Yonkers community.
• Social Care Network Network connecting individuals with community support services and resources.
• Brick It Again LEGO Resale Store LEGO resale store operated by Jawonio at Lake Ridge Plaza in Valley Cottage that provides vocational training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities while serving the community.
• Jawonio Commercial Cleaning Services Commercial cleaning services providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,500 job placements since 1986 with 7-year average job retention rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NY Disability AdvocatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2025Coalition partner in Rally in the Valley advocacy event, working to protect Medicaid funding and disability rights.
• Hudson Valley Service Providers CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2025Coalition of nearly 40 partner agencies co-hosting Rally in the Valley advocacy events for disability rights and Medicaid protection.
• Governor Kathy Hochul / State of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2022Governor Hochul announced completion of the $20 million Jawonio campus in New City and committed to creating 230 new jobs in the Mid-Hudson region. Jawonio commits to creating these jobs as part of the state partnership.
• Rockland Jewish Family ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2022Collaborative partnership for Medical Coding Employment Program launching vocational training for individuals with disabilities in partnership with Westchester Medical Center and NYS Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
• Westchester Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2022Medical Coding Employment Program collaborative providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through healthcare vocational training.
• NYS Vocational Rehabilitation ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2022State partnership supporting medical coding employment program and broader vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.
• Governor Kathy HochulminorOthers · 21 December 2021Governor Hochul signed three bills designed to help people with developmental disabilities, demonstrating state support for disability rights legislation.
• The Arc New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of Rally in the Valley event; statewide advocacy coalition for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• CP StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of Rally in the Valley; awarded Jawonio's Brick It Again with 2024 Program Innovation Award.
• NY AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner in disability rights advocacy and Rally in the Valley event.
• Rockland Community CollegeminorOthersHost venue for Rally in the Valley events at the RCC Fieldhouse.
• Clover Stadium (NY Boulders)minorOthersHost venue for Rally in the Valley 2025 event in Pomona, Rockland County.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey: Goodwill NY/NJ is a nonprofit social enterprise providing vocational training, employment placement, and retail (thrift) operations for people with barriers to employment, including disabilities. It is comparable to Jawonio's employment and Brick It Again earned-income model in the same New York metro region.

Direct peers

• YAI / YAI Network: YAI is a New York-based nonprofit providing lifespan services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential, day, employment, and clinical programs. It is a direct comparable to Jawonio in mission, service mix, and Medicaid funding model, but operates at a much larger multi-borough scale.
• AHRC New York City: AHRC NYC is a large nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley with residential, day, employment, and clinical services. Comparable to Jawonio in service model and population, but with significantly larger geographic reach.
• Vinfen: Vinfen is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health conditions, including residential, employment, and clinical programs. It is comparable to Jawonio in lifespan service mix and Medicaid funding model, though operating in a different state.
• The New York Foundling: The New York Foundling is a New York-based human services nonprofit serving children, adults, and families with developmental disabilities, foster care, and behavioral health needs. It is comparable to Jawonio in lifespan disability and behavioral health services, with a broader child welfare footprint.
• Services for the UnderServed (SUS): SUS is a New York City-based nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, vocational, and clinical services to people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations. It overlaps with Jawonio's mental health (PROS), employment, and residential service lines in a Medicaid-funded nonprofit model.
• The Arc New York: The Arc New York is a statewide nonprofit federation providing I/DD services including residential, day, employment, and family support. It is both a coalition partner and a direct comparable to Jawonio, with chapter-based local chapters (e.g., The Arc Rockland) competing in Jawonio's primary service area.

Regional players

• Ability Beyond: Ability Beyond is a Connecticut/New York-based nonprofit providing lifespan services for people with I/DD and behavioral health needs, including residential, day, employment, and clinical programs. It is comparable to Jawonio in service model, though primarily operating in adjacent geographies.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: The Arc US is the national federation representing state and local Arc chapters providing I/DD services and advocacy across the country. It is comparable to Jawonio as a broad incumbent in the I/DD advocacy and service ecosystem, and parent to The Arc New York, a direct peer.
• Volunteers of America: Volunteers of America is a large national nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and disability services across many states, including New York. It is comparable to Jawonio in disability and behavioral health service lines as a broad incumbent with greater geographic and capital scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jawonio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpXC7X5wlPS3pcW9_6WKR1Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/JawonioCommunity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jawonio-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/jawonio

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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