ASD Program Grand Opening

Today we were pleased to host many of our community partners to celebrate the official opening of newest program for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Venture Advancement Center offers transitional programming focused on assisting with the training, education and social skills required to find meaningful employment. We also honored the legacy of Dick Hoyt with a memorial dedication. We welcomed his sons Rick and Russ Hoyt of the Hoyt Foundation who addressed the group on behalf of their family, presenting, Venture CEO Mike Hyland with a generous donation. This donation will enable us to continue to offer opportunities for inclusion.


“Venture is excited to officially open our new Advancement Center and to continue the legacy of The Hoyt Foundation,” said Mike Hyland, Venture President & CEO. “This first of its kind program will open many doors for people just as they have done through their tireless commitment to people living with disabilities.”


Pictures from the event are posted on the Venture Facebook Page

Ribbon Cutting & Hoyt Dedication

Join us as we officially launch our new program – The Venture Advancement Center.  The new initiative provides supports to young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)  This transitional program focuses on assisting with the training, education and social skills required to find meaningful employment. In general, engagement in meaningful work provides a host of benefits in addition to compensation and self-sufficiency.

We will also be unveiling our dedication to our longtime supporter, Dick Hoyt.  His family will be assisting with the ribbon cutting.

Tours of the program will be available after the ribbon cutting.


Thursday, March 31st @ 10:30am

Venture Advancement Center | 1 Picker Road, Sturbridge, MA

Please rsvp to: pmador@venturecs.org