Community
Building friendships and connections in a safe, supportive environment.
Give Kids The World Village
Hospitality, meal service, and supporting visiting families with joy.
East Orlando • Ages 15+
Building skills.
Building confidence.
Building community.
A life-skills and vocational program for teens and young adults with disabilities—helping participants build friendships, discover purpose, and grow in independence.
Now enrolling
Opening September 8, 2026
Purpose
Meaningful activities and vocational experiences that build future goals.
Independence
Life skills and confidence for greater independence every day.
★ Founding FamiliesEnrollment is open for our inaugural semester beginning September 8.Enrollment Information
What every parent hopes for
Friendship, confidence, purpose, and belonging.
Friendship
Meaningful relationships built through shared experiences.
Confidence
Learning new skills while discovering what is possible.
Purpose
Serving others and using personal strengths in the community.
Belonging
A supportive place where every participant is known and valued.
Learning happens everywhere
Real-world experiences build real confidence.
MondayRecreation & Social Skills
Devotion, recreation, social-skills learning, budgeting, shopping, cooking, community outings, and a group meal.
TuesdayVocational & Life Skills
Devotion, pre-vocational learning, practical life skills, and two hours at a community job or volunteer site.
Why we created The Collective
Your child’s future is personal to us.
As a special-needs mom and Registered Nurse with more than 23 years of experience, Gina created The Collective to offer the kind of community she hoped to find for her own son.
RN • 23+ Years
FTCE K–12 ESE
Special-Needs Parent
Every decision is guided by one question: will this help participants build relationships, discover purpose, and grow in independence?
Read Our StoryCommunity partners
Learning and serving alongside organizations that make a difference.
The WASH Foundation
Meaningful service that supports healthier communities.
Faith United Methodist Church
Our home campus and a welcoming partner in community, growth, and service.
Come experience The Collective
See friendship, growth, and belonging in action.
We invite your family to join us for a free trial day.