With the generous support of our breakfast guests at Join the Quest, over $30,000 was raised to support Quest’s mission of helping individuals with developmental disabilities experience a full life.

Quest, Inc. also celebrated community support at the Orlando Solar Bears Non-Profit Awareness Game, promoting inclusive experiences for all individuals.

This month, Quest’s Camp Thunderbird announced inclusive programs for children, thanks partly to a generous grant from the Universal Orlando Foundation, promising diverse opportunities for kids of all abilities. The Second Annual Toast Tampa Experience was a success in gathering wine enthusiasts and community leaders to raise funds supporting Quest’s mission.  

We also spotlight Dennis “Deke” Willis, a dedicated RBT at Quest Kids Academy whose journey reflects resilience and passion in empowering children with developmental disabilities. 

Lastly, we share the inspiring journey of Brock, a spirited QKA student whose remarkable progress and unwavering support from Quest have transformed his educational experience. 

We recently honored Quest team members who’ve dedicated over a decade to our mission at our Second Annual Quest Stars Celebration. Against a Disney backdrop, it was a night of gratitude and acknowledgement for their years of service.

Golf Quest took place in December at Reunion Resort and was a swinging success! The event wasn’t just about golf — it was about making a difference. Together, we raised an incredible $44,000 that will go directly to services that help transform the lives of those we serve.

As always, we also feature inspiring stories of both our remarkable clients and dedicated team members. 

Fall Season at Quest, Inc. was eventful and brought forth amazing opportunities, meaningful partnerships and incredible experiences for those we serve!

As the leaves turned golden and autumn swept in, our programs shimmered with the glow of success. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Aeras Foundation, our training centers now sparkle with new iPads, empowering our journey toward knowledge and growth. Fall festivities echoed joy across all corners of Quest, Inc., creating cherished memories and strengthening our bonds.

Moreover, within these pages, prepare to be inspired by the incredible stories of both our remarkable clients and dedicated staff members. Join us as we celebrate the spirit of achievement and unity that defines our extraordinary Quest family!

As summer winds down, we’re gearing up for an exciting new school year at Quest Kids Academy. Attendance is now at an all-time high and were excited to witness all the growth and learning over the course of the school year.

In addition, we had the opportunity to surprise our job and supported living coaches with an appreciation day. Our dedicated coaches work very hard to improve the lives of those we serve. Were happy to provide them with a fun day to let them know they’re appreciated!

Summer time at Quest, Inc. is always busy and filled with great events and programs for staff and clients to participate in. Camp Thunderbird recently ended a successful summer season that saw lots of new faces, great activities and tons of adventures for guests and staff.

Our social venture Blossom Artisanal attended its fourth Atlanta Market at AmericasMart. As one of the largest wholesale market venues in the nation, the event is a perfect place to meet new customers, keeping the Blossom team very busy in the weeks to follow!

And remember to keep scrolling to check out our client and team member highlights.

Quest is excited to announce our expansion of Quest Kids Therapy into West Orange County! We’ve received tremendous support from the community and are looking forward providing much-needed ABA therapy services for families in that region.

A big congratulations to Quest, Inc.’s President and CEO, John R. Gill, who was recently inducted into UCF’s College of Business Hall of Fame — what a tremendous honor!

Read those stories below and more about our amazing clients and team members. Thanks for reading and for your ongoing support of Quest!

Quest is fortunate to have so many dedicated team members working every day to empower the people we serve. In December, we celebrated over 60 employees that have been with the organization over 10 years — many with decades of investment. It’s on the shoulders of selfless individuals like these which Quest has built a legacy of 60 years of service. Read about them and other amazing members of the Quest family below. Thanks for reading!

As we round out the year, the Quest family wishes you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season! Enjoy a roundup of our holiday festivities below that include some amazing photos of the fun. And as always, we’re happy to bring you highlights of the people that make Quest shine. We’ll see you in 2023!

We thought storm season was over! As of this writing, we’re prepping our locations and teams for the Tropical Storm Nicole, which will likely hit the East Coast of Florida as a Category 1 Hurricane. The safety of those we serve and of our team members is our number one priority during these times and luckily our amazing team are pros at storm prep, contingency planning and operating cool under fire — and rain!

A change of seasons is upon us! We had a wonderful summer season at Quest’s Camp Thunderbird and we’re off to an amazing start at Quest Kids Academy. We’re also closing in on Golf Quest, an amazing opportunity to support Quest while testing your skill on the links! And there’s always time to recognize and get a glimpse into the lives of those in the Quest family.

Community partnerships are a major ingredient in providing engaging and stimulating experiences for the individuals we serve. These relationships led to some amazing activities recently at Quest’s Camp Thunderbird and at Quest Kids Academy. 

Wine Quest is around the corner and it’s shaping up to be our biggest Wine Quest to date! Don’t miss out on what’s become Orlando’s premier wine tasting and dining experience.

The stories this month focus on Quest’s people and culture — the lifeblood of the organization!

April is Autism Acceptance Month and Quest is celebrating neurodiversity as a team! Join the Quest raised over $85K, WFTV’s morning team volunteered at Blossom and we said to goodbye to Rochelle after almost 15 years!

It’s only February, but there’s a lot going on in 2022 at Quest! January was the introduction of Blossom to the wholesale market in Atlanta. We also released our Annual Report and we’re getting ready for Wine Quest Annual later this year!

The holidays are upon us! We just wrapped up a range of festivities for the fall season and winter holiday parties are in full swing across our programs. The smiles, laughter and spirit of giving warms our hearts.

When one of our clients succeeds, the Quest family celebrates. This month, we celebrate Aquandre, who started as a volunteer at a local thrift store and has worked his way into meaningful employment!

Golf Quest is back! We’re excited to return to the beautiful Streamsong Resort near Tampa for our September fundraising event. Learn more about Golf Quest and enjoy our continued series on developmental disabilities!

Quest’s Camp Thunderbird is in full swing! Last year, due to the pandemic, Camp was cancelled for the first time in nearly 60 years. This year, our team rallied and are pulling off an amazing camp season for our guests!

The recent theme at Quest has been one of appreciation. We recently celebrated two weeks of appreciation — one for our amazing teachers at Quest Kids Academy and one for our dedicated nurses within our residential programs.

Spring is knocking on our door and we’re feeling a sense of hope and rejuvenation here at Quest. It’s also that time of year where we reach out to people in our community and ask them to Join the Quest.

2020 was one for the books and a year many of us were happy to say goodbye to! Quest, like many human service providers around the country, faced enormous challenges due to the pandemic but we also capitalized on opportunities for innovation.