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October 29, 2021

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Coming Soon: St. Vincent de Paul Orlando Online Auction Fundraiser!


Bid on vacation getaways, jewelry and so much more with all proceeds helping St. Vincent de Paul Orlando help others.


Your Christmas shopping is just a mouse click away!


Our Online Auction goes LIVE Monday, November 1 - keep an eye on your inbox for more details!

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Large variety of brands and styles.


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SVDP Apopka:: 770 S. Orange Blossom Trail


Open: Monday - Saturday, 9 am — 7 pm 


SVDP Clermont: 601 E. Hwy 50


Open: Monday - Saturday, 9 am — 6 pm 


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Sorting Treasures – Those We Serve: Aquandre

by Claire Jacildo

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Aquandre, an ambitious young man in Quest, Inc.’s Employment Services program, is thriving at his new job at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Apopka. He came to Quest through Florida’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program, a federal-state program that helps people with physical or developmental disabilities find and maintain employment.


Quest’s Employment Services meets VR-eligible individuals where they’re at and works with them to find the right fit for a meaningful work experience.


“Finding and maintaining employment enhances persons with disabilities independence, builds social relationships and gives them structure to their day,” says Jason Turchin, an employment specialist at Quest, Inc. who helped Aquandre through his journey.


Jason helped determine Aquandre’s skillset and matched him with the best fitting job. “Aquandre never gives up and always has a great attitude no matter what the circumstances are,” says Jason.


Aquandre worked as a volunteer at the Thrift Store for the six-week program. The Thrift Store Manager, Kimberly, appreciated his work ethic and willingness to learn. After he completed the program, she hired him as a part-time employee.

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About Employment Services


We help the individuals we serve find and maintain employment by identifying each person’s needs and preferences. This helps ensure job placement satisfaction for the employee and employer. Once placed in a job, we provide on-site job coaching to maintain retention. 

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 “He has a great personality,” she says. “He’s a bit shy, but once he’s comfortable, he opens right up. He is also ready to take on any challenges. He does exactly what he’s asked to do and he’s figuring things out fast.”


Currently, Aquandre is the Warehouse Assistant and works three days a week. His main duties are light custodial duties, cleaning donated items and testing small electronics.


Kimberly believes a diverse work force enriches a business. She’s adapted training methods to better suit the learning styles of her employees. “There’s a lot of information overload back there,” she says. “We have a break room that has a fish tank and watching it helps employees stay calm. Just taking a step back and slowing down helps everyone.”


For Aquandre, he’s really been enjoying working at the Thrift Store. “I like trying to help with the coworkers and customers,” he says.



As for the future, his vision is simple. “Still have a job. Get a girlfriend. Maybe a wife,” he says. “But one step at a time.”

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Employee Spotlight


St. Vincent de Paul Clermont would like to send a huge Thank YOU to Matthew Adams for always being supportive.


Not only to the Team, but also to me and my many questions as I transitioned into my Store Management role.


Matt never says no, wait or that he doesn't have time!


Matt, thank you for continuing to be a positive influence.


Thanks for being you!


Melissa

Clermont Store Manager

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