GREEN COVE SPRINGS – GreatNonprofits, which is the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits, selected Challenge Enterprises of North Florida a 2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit. The organization chose Challenge Enterprises as one of its winners based on their reviews and ratings from volunteers, donors and aid recipients.

“We are honored to be named a 2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit,” Nancy Keating, CEO of Challenge Enterprises of North Florida, said in a press release. “We are proud of our accomplishments this year, including celebrating 50 years of service and employing over 250 individuals with different abilities.”

Challenge Enterprises’ mission is to promote the power of people and possibilities for individuals living with disabilities. They provide a variety of programs and services to help people to be successful and independent in life. They offer different levels of adult training, residential services such as group homes, employment, and career opportunities to individuals with different abilities. They also provide recreational activities such as bowling, cycling and karaoke for individuals to enjoy during their free time. Through their efforts, the organization has been able to promote the power of employment and greater independence to people with different abilities for 50 years.

“Challenge has been serving my brother for many years in an exceptional way. They have adapted well to the changes in his life over the years. I feel so lucky to have them support me in caring for my brother. I am also a professional in the field and I can’t say enough good things about Challenge Enterprises,” GreatNonprofits’ Sherma K. wrote in her review.

In the past, the organization has also been honored with the 2005 Governor’s Point of Light and the 2006 Presidential Point of Light awards.

The recent achievement not only reflects the excellent care Challenge Enterprises shows to the individual that come, but it also reflects the impact they have had in people’s lives.

“Challenge Enterprises of North Florida, Inc. is a great example of a nonprofit making a real difference in their community,” Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits said. “Their award is well-deserved recognition not only of their work, but the tremendous support they receive, as shown by the many outstanding reviews they have received from people who have direct experience working with Challenge Enterprises of North, Inc.”

The organization has offices located in Green Cove Springs and Orange Park.