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Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC)

EPIC Provides leadership development & service learning programming to young people with disabilities in Boston &Worcester.
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Additionally, EPIC provides Training & Consulting in order to educate others on ableism, inclusion, and accessibility.

05/18/2026

This past Saturday, the Boston Service Warriors had an EPIC day completing their Legacy Project for Victory Programs. Each Service Warrior Team spends months planning a Legacy Project, from exploring community needs and potential projects and partners to executing the project. The 2026 Boston Service Warriors wanted to complete a project to support those experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness.

The Warriors partnered with Victory Programs’ Revision Family Home, which provides safe short-term housing for families experiencing homelessness. Their project was to brighten the playground area at the home by painting the plain wooden fence a bright rainbow! It was a great day of service with a beautiful end result that will leave a positive legacy for the children who enjoy the playground.

Great job, Warriors!

(ID: 1. A group picture of Warriors and staff standing behind the freshly painted fence. 2. Two Warriors painting both sides of a picket green. 3. A Warrior kneeling down, painting a picket purple. 4. An image of two Warriors on opposite sides of the fence painting the same picket yellow. 5. A Warrior painting the fence yellow. 6. A warrior focusing on painting a picket blue. 7. A Warrior standing up as he paints a picket green. 8 & 9. Pictures of the completed fence, each picket of the fence is painted to make a rainbow with red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple pickets.)

05/13/2026

A few weeks ago, we introduced the 2026–27 Worcester Service Leaders. Today, we are excited to introduce the 2026–27 Boston Service Warriors Service Leaders!

Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of Eevera, Nathan, James, and Kai. These four young leaders have been selected as the next Service Leader team that will help lead and mentor the incoming Boston Service Warriors.

Eevera, Nathan, James, and Kai — congratulations on accepting the responsibility of leading another team of young leaders with disabilities in the upcoming year. You were selected because the EPIC community recognizes the leadership qualities, dedication, and potential each of you brings to the program.

Congratulations, and keep up the amazing work!

Image Descriptions: 
The first image is a picture of Nathan smiling at the camera after a Leadership Development program day with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

The second image is a picture of James at a previous Service Warrior program day.

Image 3 is a photo of Kai smiling and waving at the camera after a stellar service day with Cradles to Crayons.

Image 4 is a picture of Eevera smiling wide at the Boston City Plaza during this past years Political Literacy Leadership Development day

05/11/2026

This past Saturday was an EPIC day of community building and reflection as the 2026 EPIC Service Warrior Teams wrapped up their year of service together.

The Worcester Service Warriors took the commuter rail into Boston to spend the day with the Boston Service Warriors. The day was spent getting to know each other, team-building, reflecting on the impact both teams have had over the year, what the Warriors learned this year, and providing closure, as the Warriors have only one day left before they graduate.

It was an amazing day had by all! We can’t wait to see what these two teams accomplish with their upcoming Legacy Projects and to celebrate their leadership at next month’s Honoring Young Leaders events.

(ID: 1. A group picture of Warriors from both cities, along with staff and volunteers, all smiling at the camera. 2. A picture of Worcester Warriors on the train. 3. An image of both teams together in a large circle. 4. Five Warriors from both cities, all smiling at the camera. 5. Two Warriors working together to build a structure out of marshmallows and toothpicks. 6. Four Warriors from both cities smiling at the camera.)

05/10/2026

We want to wish a very happy Mother’s Day to all the EPIC mothers out there!

From the mothers and mother figures of the EPIC Service Warriors, to the mothers on our staff and board, we are thankful for all the EPIC moms out there! We hope you have a day full of love and EPIC Moments!

(ID: Blue text on a white background reads “Happy Mother’s Day”. The M is shaped like a heart. There is a border of hearts across the bottom and top of the image.)

05/06/2026

Happy , everyone! Today, we have a special shout-out to Sam, a Boston Service Warrior and Service Leader alum. Sam was a recent appointee to The Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board in Boston. As a member of this important body, Sam will be working with community members to increase inclusive practices and accessible structures in the City of Boston.

Sam, this is an incredible example of sticking to your roots and putting your advocacy skills to work. We are quite proud of you.

Image descriptions:

The first image is a picture of Sam smiling at the camera.

The second image is a photo of Sam chuckling and raising his hand in a peace sign.

The third image is a picture of Sam smiling big and raising a newly acquired EPIC vest.

05/05/2026

It’s that time of year again! Time to celebrate the leadership of the EPIC Service Warriors! 🎉

Save the date for our upcoming Honoring Young Leaders Events in Worcester and Boston, to celebrate the graduation of the 2026 EPIC Service Warriors and the official kick-off of the 2027 Teams.

Worcester Honoring Young Leaders Event
🗓️ Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕕 6-8pm
📍Pakachoag Center, 203 Pakachoag St, Auburn, MA, 01501

Boston Honoring Young Leaders Event
🗓️ Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕕 6-8pm
📍Boston Nonprofit Center, 89 South Street, Boston, MA 02111

Stay tuned to learn more about our event speakers and honorees!

(ID: 1. On a blue and teal watercolor background is the invitation for the Worcester HYL Event with the event info above. 2. On a blue and teal marbled background is the invitation for the Boston HYL Event with the event info above.)

05/04/2026

This past weekend, the Boston Service Warriors joined groups from around the city hosting a Love Your Block service project. Warriors came together at Pagel Playground in Jamaica Plain to clean up the park and the surrounding area for all to enjoy.

It was a great day of service, teamwork, and community building that left our community better than we found it! We can’t wait to join Love Your Block again next year!

(ID: 1. Warriors, staff, and volunteers participating in morning circle. 2. Rakes, shovels, trash pickers, and brooms are ready to be used. 3. A Warrior and volunteer picking up trash. 4. A Warrior sweeping up a walkway. 5. Three Warriors picking up trash in the parking lot. 6. Bags of trash after the cleanup was complete.)

04/28/2026

On Saturday, the Boston Service Warriors came together for a busy day of learning and service. They spent the morning in the Healthy Living workshop, learning about different exercises, participating in a guided meditation, and exploring dietary choices to meet their needs in ways that are healthy for them.

In the afternoon, they participated in a service project, putting together 60 snack bags for a local soup kitchen, and then in a final planning session for their Legacy Project, which they will be completing next month with Victory Programs. Stay tuned to learn more about this EPIC project soon!

(ID: 1. A close-up image of snack bags made by Warriors, you can see items such as chips, crackers, granola bars, and apple sauces in clear ziplock bags piled together. 2. An image of three Service Warriors exercising outside, doing squats. 3. An image of Warriors inside doing yoga.)

04/25/2026

This past Wednesday, the Boston Service Warriors had a day full of learning and community building at their Mock Interview Leadership Development Day. The Warriors spent the morning learning more about interviewing skills. Then, in the afternoon, Warriors got to network and practice their interview skills with volunteers from .

We want to give an EPIC Shoutout to our long-term partners at Point32Health for their continued partnership for our Boston Mock Interview Day. It is always a great day of learning thanks to your support.

Point32Health Foundation

(ID: 1. a group picture of Point32Health volunteers, Service Warriors, and EPIC staff all smiling at the camera. 2. A female Warrior sitting at a large round table being interviewed by two interviewers. 3. A male Warrior participating in an interview with two interviewers.)

04/16/2026

Join us TOMORROW for our Spring EPIC Youth Night!

Get ready for a great night of learning, food, connection, and fun! Topic of the evening is “Mindful Shopping: Needs, Wants and Smart Spending.”

🗓️When: Friday, April 17th, 5:30-7:30PM
👥Who: Any young person with a disability, ages 14-26
📍Where: In-person events in Boston and Worcester

🍕Dinner will be provided.
RSVP required for this free event.

To learn more and RSVP, visit epicleaders.org/youthgroups

(ID: Two versions of the same flyer, one with a blue background and red and white text, and one with a white background and blue and red text. Text includes the topic, date, time, who, and location information above.)

04/15/2026

Hi EPIC world! Happy !

This week, we’re proud to celebrate the selection of our 2026–’27 Worcester Service Leaders!

Olivia, Matthew, and Brandon have each demonstrated outstanding leadership, genuine care for their teammates and peers, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact in the Greater Worcester community.

This dynamic team will lead the next class of Worcester Service Warriors as they engage in meaningful service and leadership development in the year ahead. We’re excited to watch you grow into your new roles—keep up the amazing work!

Image descriptions:  Image 1 is a photo of Matthew sitting with teammates smiling wide at the camera.

Image 2 is a photo of Olivia smiling at the camera as she paints a panel during the Service Warrior Disability Pride service day.

Image 3 is a photo of Brandon smiling at the camera while giving 2 thumbs up at one of his first Service Days at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary.

Image 4 is a photo of Matthew, Olivia and another teammate repainting an accessible parking spot that features the Accessible Icon.

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