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In 1950, a founding group of parents established a school providing programs for children who weren’t able to attend traditional classes at that time. Group Founder and Visionary, Barbara Smiley, was appointed the first Executive Director.

We invite you to follow Barbara’s vision of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities leading full and meaningful lives, contributing to our community, and impacting others.

Barbara Smiley Society

recognizes annual contributions of $1,000 or more.

Innovator
$1,000 – $2,499

Champion
$2,500 – $4,999

Leader
$5,000 – $9,999

Visionary
$10,000 – $24,999

Cornerstone
$25,000+

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All members of the Barbara Smiley Society will be invited to an annual celebration event, quarterly “Breakfast with the CEO”, and will be recognized on the history wall at EP!C.

Other special designations within the Barbra Smiley society includes:

The Founders Circle recognizes those who have a lifetime giving over $25,000+.

The Legacy Circle recognizes those who have named EP!C in their estate plan.

If you have included EP!C in your will or estate plan, or would like additional information, please contact Colleen Halberg at (309) 689-3771 or chalberg@epicci.org 

EP!C Experiences

Tom, my brother, has been provided services by EP!C for well over 65 years and he loves coming here. My responsibility is to keep this organization going, so people like Tom, have everything that they need in order to be productive individuals in the community and this place does that. Come and visit, get a tour, and you'll see how special this place is. If you haven't been involved, get involved.

Ed Manley

Empowering people to live an EP!C life!

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Why I Give – Meet Ed Manley and his brother, Tom.

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