American Public Power Association (APPA)
June 2010 - Orlando

A group of volunteers from APPA spent a day on a beautification project at Quest's Laurel Hill home. Among their completed tasks, the volunteers did some landscaping, spruced up some wheelchair swings, cleaned the shed and redefined the parking lot stripes. Laurel Hill is an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) where 24 residents have much-needed access to round-the-clock nursing care in the comfort of a home setting.

Hands on Orlando & Cheer Corp Cheerleaders
February 2010 - Orlando

Using 50 yards of mulch, eight tons of rock, 40 pieces of landscape timber, two water gardens, 200 plants, eight sets of blinds, and a lot of paint, 400 people from Hands on Orlando helped to revitalize numerous areas at Quest’s Camp Thunderbird – including the five senses trail, playground, activity center and amphitheater. Later in the month, 72 parents of the Cheer Corp Cheerleaders also came to camp to improve the sidewalks and help remove all the yard waste from the Hands on Orlando project. Great job everybody!

Individual Volunteers - Spring Cleaning
January 2010 - Orlando

A group of individual volunteers helped spring cleaning start a little early at Quest’s Alabama Street Apartments. In addition to working on the inside of each home, they also pressure washed the sidewalks. These apartments are part of the QuestHomes program, which provides housing options in the Orlando and Tampa areas with services appropriate to the needs and abilities of the residents.

Adopt a Home for the Holidays
December 2009 - Orlando

During the entire month of December, Quest was fortunate enough to have a number of individuals and groups share the spirit of the holidays through our Adopt a Home for the Holidays program. Volunteers donated gifts and fully-decorated Christmas trees, decorated the inside and outside of the homes, hosted parties, baked cookies, sang Christmas carols, and more! Because of their contributions of time, gifts and joy, our residents enjoyed their best holiday season yet and have memories that will last a lifetime.

Summit Church
November 2009 - Orlando

Quest’s Greenwood Apartments received a landscaping makeover thanks to a group from Summit Church. Volunteers relocated some existing plants, pulled weeds and raked leaves, then spruced up the area with new plants and mulch – which were generously donated by Kaye Brothers Landscaping.

Hands on Orlando
October 2009 - Orlando

More than 35 volunteers from Hands on Orlando braved a chilly Sunday morning in October to spruce up Quest's Camp Thunderbird. The volunteers waterproofed all of the benches, swings and tables on the camp grounds to make them ready for next summer's season, which will be enjoyed by more than 350 campers.

University of Central Florida - Knights Give Back!
October 2009 - Orlando

Go Knights! A group of more than 50 UCF students dedicated part of their weekend to help clean up the nature trail, campfire area and other grounds at Quest's Camp Thunderbird. These are just a few of the amenities that children and adults with disabilities experience at camp each summer.

BB&T Lighthouse Project
September 2009 - Orlando

Nearly 30 volunteers from the BB&T team spent their Saturday morning painting a colorful mural, building benches and hauling and spreading mulch to complete a new playground for the QuestKids program, which provides services and therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other learning and behavior concerns.

Target - United Way Days of Caring
September 2009 - Orlando

Special thanks to the volunteers from the Altamonte Springs and Casselberry Target locations, who helped beautify Camp Thunderbird's five senses trail. Each summer, more than 350 campers have the time of their lives participating in Camp Thunderbird's variety of fun activities. In addition to making new friends and unforgettable memories, campers learn new skills and take on challenges that help build self-confidence.

University of South Florida & University of Tampa
August 2009 - Tampa

On two different weekends in August, volunteer groups from the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa contributed their time and energy to spruce up the landscaping at Quest's Skipper Road location. Residents at this Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) have access to an extensive support system that includes physical, speech and occupational therapy and 24-hour nursing care in the comfort of a home setting.

Calvary Church of the Nazarene
August 2009 - Orlando

Quest's Alabama Street Apartments received a makeover thanks to a group from the Calvary Church of the Nazarene. Volunteers painted the exterior of the buildings and pressure washed the surrounding sidewalks. As part of Quest's residential program (QuestHomes), this transitional living setting allows people with disabilities to be independent but still have access to support staff to assist with daily tasks.