Barbara Reece, one of the founding mothers of Venture Together, shares a letter of dedication to Arline’s memory. Known by all as a supportive and kind mentor, Arline touched the hearts and minds of everyone she met. We will all miss her gift of laughter and optimism, and will always remember her through her lifelong…
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Join Us! Winter Concert on December 5th, 2023. We’re thrilled to announce that Venture Together’s Creative Arts Department is gearing up for the highlight of the holiday season – our annual Winter Concert! Join us for a heartwarming celebration of talent, inclusivity, and the joy of music on Tuesday, December 5 at 5:45 PM taking…
DetailsWe are thrilled to announce the winners of Venture Together’s 2023 Direct Support Professionals (DSP) of the Year Awards! Numerous outstanding nominations were submitted making it a challenge to pick just one Direct Support Professional. As a result, the committee decided to choose one DSP of the Year for the Day Program and one DSP…
DetailsPictured from left to right: Julie Langdon, Ray Kondracki, and Lisa Kirrane Ray has been the rock, the glue and the guardian of Camp Venture for the past 33 years. On August 11 Ray Kondracki left Camp Venture for the last time as Director of Venture Together’s beloved summer camp. Opened as a fully integrated summer…
DetailsHi 👋 Julie Langdon here, Assistant Recreation Director at Camp Venture. Summer camp has something for everyone to enjoy! Everyone’s favorite activity is swimming and playing on the splash pad, but Camp has so much more to offer. Campers rotate to different activities throughout the day. There is basketball and sports. Arts and crafts (recently,…
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Join us Saturday, July 15 for Venture’s 2nd Annual Festival! Live music by Radio Generation 2000 FREE backpack full of school supplies for school-age children FREE hot dogs and snacks An ice cream truck from 3-4PM Raffle to win Boulders Tickets Venture Together is hiring! We will also be conducting on the spot job interviews.…
DetailsYou’re invited to a screening of the new movie Champions! Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the AMC Palisades 21 Tickets are $10 and include one free small popcorn. Proceeds will benefit all four organizations. Starring Woody Harrelson, with Ernie Hudson and Cheech Marin, the film focuses on a former minor-league basketball coach…
DetailsOn February 3, 2023, Venture Together CEO Matt Shelley attended a Rockland County Providers NYS Legislative forum urging financial support for Venture and other local ID/D service providers from our state elected officials. Hosted at Jawonio by CEO Randi Rios-Castro, the event was also attended by The Arc of Rockland CEO Jane Zemon, NAMI Rockland…
DetailsGermonds Presbyterian Church Deacon Chris Durland delivers birthday treats to Emerson E. at Venture East. Venture Together’s association with the historical Germonds Presbyterian Church began back in the 1970s. As Venture was struggling with local residents and town boards to establish homes for people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in the community, Germonds Presbyterian was one of…
DetailsFor Black History Month we’re celebrating the lives and work of Black disability advocates. This week we meet Betty Williams. Her remarkable journey into self-advocacy began when she was encouraged by a friend at her workshop to attend a self-advocacy meeting. She first became an advocate for voting rights for people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Later,…
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