Moran-Ventre Enhances Quality of Life for People with Developmental Disabilities

Moran-Ventre Enhances Quality of Life for People with Developmental Disabilities

Author: Bill Bartholomew October 9, 2025 Duration: 20:24
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Dave Hanna Jerry Ventre and of The Moran-Ventre Charitable Foundation, which was established in 1986 by Gerald P. Ventre and the late John E. Moran Sr. Its mission has been focused on enhancing quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Recently, the foundation announced it is closing operations, and plans to transfer its remaining funds to the Rhode Island Foundation (a broader philanthropic foundation). Supp...

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