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By Nathan H., Student in Quest Kids Academy's Work-Study Program Hi everyone! I’m Nathan! My role in Blossom is to be a lead task trainer. I’m the person who trains others to do tasks I already know how to do! These tasks include: wrapping soaps, labeling products, taking inventory, and selling products at events! This is a lot of work, but it’s fun! I’m proud to be a part of Blossom, a special organization created by Quest, Inc., that helps people with special needs find jobs. A few weeks ago, my mom and I did a fundraiser on Facebook to...

Hello Blossom supporters, We hope this finds you and your family healthy and safe as you deal with the disruptions that COVID-19 has brought to all of our lives. We’d like to provide you with an update on Blossom and Quest, Inc., our umbrella organization. Blossom has been significantly impacted during this pandemic. Due to governmental recommendations and for the safety of our team, Quest has indefinitely closed the training center in Orlando where Blossom products are produced. Although we are able to fulfill orders from our available inventory, we are not currently creating new products. This is heartbreaking for...

Blossom is led by a handful of people who have helped grow this social venture from the very beginning. One of these people is Rob, Vice President of Client Advancement & Skill Development at Quest, Inc. At Blossom, Rob creates work opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. He is part of the production team who manages the creation of our products and quality assurance. There are aspects in both of Rob’s roles that tie together. “There are some aspects that I think are transferrable: the focus of ensuring everyone enjoys their experience being essential to everyone doing their best within...

Our team is made up of diverse people with positive, can-do attitudes. Leidalyd has been a member at Quest’s training center in Orlando for two years. Working at Blossom has opened up a world of opportunities for her and the rest of her peers. Leidalyd helps make our candles and body balms. Her favorite candle scent is Coffee Vanilla. Leidalyd‘s favorite part of the week is when it’s her turn to be Radio DJ inside the production room! Every Monday is her special day to choose the music for the whole Blossom team to listen to while they craft our...