Established in 1964, Friendship Ventures is a privately funded, nonprofit organization that creates educational, recreational, and social opportunities for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities. The agency is based in Annandale, Minnesota.
Serving those in Need
Friendship Ventures serves more than 3,200 people each year through its resident camp, respite and travel programs. Ninety cents of every dollar donated to Friendship Ventures supports services that directly benefit clients.
Agency History
Enriching the lives of people with disabilities is what Friendship Ventures is all about. It has been since 1964, when a group of parents established Camp Friendship near Annandale, Minnesota, for their children with developmental disabilities.
Over the years, Camp Friendship evolved into Friendship Ventures, and our programs have grown beyond the camp's boundaries. Guided vacations to destinations throughout the United States and Canada are offered year-round through Ventures Travel, a service started in the late 1980s. In 1986, the agency became an independent, nonprofit organization. In 1995, Friendship Ventures expanded its services in the Twin Cities area through the acquisition of Eden Wood Center in Eden Prairie.