Discover the perfect gift with Blossom Artisanal’s curated Gift Bundle Collection this holiday season. Each bundle is a delightful combination of our best-selling products, handcrafted with care by individuals with developmental disabilities.
Supporting Employees Through Meaningful Work Opportunities
Blossom, a social venture created by Quest, Inc., started as a simple idea that transformed into an impactful business. Before her current role as a production coordinator, Crystal Julsaint served as an activity coordinator at Quest’s Adult Training Centers. While caring for the training center’s garden, she recognized an opportunity to teach the center’s clients to make soap using the overflow of herbs. Today, Blossom has expanded to sell soaps and candles, and its products can be found in over 20 stores across the United States.
Employees are responsible for each phase of the business, from hand-producing soaps and candles to packaging, shipping and sales. It’s important to provide this culture of empowerment that fosters independence in a safe and supportive environment.
“I enjoy coming here and pulling the orders and boxing them up,” says Tammy, a Blossom employee.
A Season of Impact for Blossom Employees
For many, Blossom is their first job. Dedicated Quest staff provide customized training templates and materials to ensure the successful production of products while gaining meaningful employment and learning skills that last a lifetime. While all employees undergo comprehensive training across the business, they can focus on the areas they enjoy, excel in or want to learn more about.
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season allows them the most time to hone their skills. With decorations and a selection of holiday music by Leidalyd, the team’s radio DJ, employees are eagerly crafting gift bundles. The season is one of gratitude and happiness, and we witness how much employees love their work.
“It brings them joy to make these bundles,” says Crystal. It gives them more independence, keeps them busy and allows them to contribute to someone else’s happiness.”
Why Your Purchase Makes a Difference
We invite you to support Blossom’s mission while gifting quality products crafted with care. Corporations can place orders, including personalized messages that ensure the gift resonates with their employees. For wholesalers or local customers, site drop-offs are available, providing new opportunities to meet and interact with the Blossom team as they learn to make deliveries.
To guarantee delivery before Christmas, you can place your orders by the week of Dec. 16 or pick them up in person until Dec. 20. between 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Last year, employees appreciated seeing customers who placed orders online but chose to pick up their gifts in person. This interaction allowed them to witness Blossom’s processes and directly engage with team members.
“This is their job, so they want to be helpful and showcase what they do,” Crystal says. “They take pride in their candles and soaps, so when people come in, they see the person making their orders beyond photos on the website.”
Purchase your bundle today at Gift Bundles—Blossom Artisanal Products. Your support brings joy and empowers the Blossom team to thrive this holiday season and beyond.