A Message from our CEO Spring has sprung which brings about rejuvination and new opportunities, specifically for our individuals, our staff, our programs and EP!C as a whole. Our new Certificate Program provides 12 weeks of focused education and experience in the career fields of Technology, Culinary Arts, Horticulture and Employment Skills for Individuals with Autism. During the […]
A Message from our CEO We all are thankful for the people in our lives that have been there to protect and keep us safe and healthy, instructed us in who we are and what we can be and supported us when we needed help, direction and comfort. March is Direct Support Professional (DSP) Month […]
A Message from our CEO Happy 2018, EP!C Friends!!! EP!C had a very good year in 2017. We ended the fiscal year in the black and the State legislature approved the first wage increase in ten years for our valuable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). This year we are focusing on increasing the engagement of all […]
A Message from our CEO Due to great advocacy by the Workforce Coalition, which involved various statewide organizations like EP!C, a number of supportive legislators and many of you, the State finally put the details in place for the implementation of the $.75 Direct Service Professional’s wage increase. The legislators approved this increase July 6th […]
A Message from our CEO Take time to show your appreciation for the talented and dedicated people that work at EP!C in the position of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). We will celebrate Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week Sept. 10–15. EP!C’s DSP staff, along with other dedicated DSPs across the country, are some of the most […]
A Message from our CEO In the world of non-profits, one needs to be an optimist – and see the glass half full as much as possible, and also be a realist when you are presented with few options. EP!C is optimistic that we will continue to be paid for services provided but we are […]
A Message from our CEO Summer is here and even though it is disappointing we are still without a state budget, EP!C is thankful for everyone that donated, volunteered and encouraged EP!C staff for staying true to our mission to ”enrich the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities”. This spring, we are excited […]
EP!C Harvest The EP!C Harvest program provides opportunities for more than 80 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be involved in EP!C’s greenhouse, garden, and market stands. Individuals who work with EP!C Harvest learn about plant care, soil preparation, planting, garden upkeep and maintenance, harvesting, and preparing for winter. It empowers EP!C individuals with vocational, […]
Bon Appétit event growth success // James Zogg EP!C Host Home family // Host Family Program in Galesburg // State Funding and EP!C // Thank you to Eurest Dining for hosting a supply drive for EP!C
Surpassed fundraising goals for this year’s Bon Appétit event // Over 100 painters at Winedown // Volunteers integral part of EP!C family // EP!C Harvest provides opportunities for over 80 people // Thank you Associated Bank for generous donation
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