From Quest, Inc.
Quest, Inc. – a nonprofit that helps people with developmental disabilities live full lives – recently received a $25,000 grant from the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) to support programs for local children.
Related: Quest breaks fundraising record to empower Central Florida residents with developmental disabilities.
In August, OMYF and Bo Outlaw – a former NBA player and current community ambassador for the Orlando Magic – visited Quest for a surprise check presentation ceremony and to announce funding that will allow 55 children from low-income families to enroll in one of two specialized programs:
- Quest Kids Academy for personalized education that focuses on early academics • Quest Kids Therapy for customizable instruction on how to develop and strengthen complex life skills
“Support from community partners like the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation is key in helping Quest provide services to families in the Orlando region,” said John R. Gill, President and CEO at Quest, Inc. “This funding means more kids in need can access life-changing resources, particularly as we prepare to open our new Quest Kids Academy campus near Downtown Orlando.”
Bo Outlaw – a former NBA player and current community ambassador for the Orlando Magic – visited Quest for a surprise check presentation ceremony and to announce funding that will allow 55 children from low-income families to enroll in one of two specialized programs.
This marks the second time that Quest has received a grant from OMYF, which distributed funding to 18 nonprofits across Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia counties this August.
“Helping others reach their full potential has been a multigenerational priority for our family and the Magic organization,” said Dan DeVos, chairman of the Orlando Magic and OMYF. “My parents showed us that everyone has something valuable to contribute, whether it’s time, talent, or treasure. It’s incredibly fulfilling to come alongside so many deserving organizations making a lasting impact for children throughout Central Florida. We truly admire their tireless efforts – they are the real heroes.”
For more information about Quest Kids Academy and Quest Kids Therapy, visit QuestKids.org.
About Quest, Inc.
For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has transformed the lives of thousands of adults and children with developmental disabilities through a range of services proven to increase capabilities and quality of life. From the humble beginnings of a single location serving eight individuals, to currently over 20 locations, serving over 500 individuals each day in Orlando and Tampa, we continue to help those with developmental disabilities experience a full life.
About Orlando Magic Youth Foundation
The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation is committed to helping children in Central Florida realize their full potential, especially those most at-risk, by supporting nonprofit organizations offering youth-based programs in the areas of education, homelessness, the arts, and health and wellness programs. The OMYF raises community dollars annually through donations, auctions, and events such as the OMYF Open Golf Tournament and the Orlando Wine Festival & Auction.
