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EPIC Provides leadership development & service learning programming to young people with disabilities in Boston &Worcester.

Additionally, EPIC provides Training & Consulting in order to educate others on ableism, inclusion, and accessibility.

12/18/2025

Every December, EPIC Service Warriors, alumni, and members of our Advisory Board come together to wrap toys for youth across Greater Boston and Greater Worcester. This past Saturday was a truly joyful day, with Service Warriors in both locations wrapping a total of 534 toys for donation.

Image descriptions:

1. A photo of Boston Service Warriors working together to wrap presents.
2. A photo of a Boston SW taking a brief pause from wrapping to smile at the camera.
3. A photo of the Worcester Service Warriors wrapping presents together.
4. A photo of the collective presents wrapped in Worcester.
5. A group photo of the Boston Service Warriors, Alumni and Advisory Board members together at the end of the busy day!

12/14/2025

We want to wish all that are celebrating a very Happy Hanukkah!

(ID: on a blue background is a gold menorah with white text that reads, “ Happy Hanukkah!”)

12/08/2025

Last Week To Create An Impact…

by donating to our 2025 EPIC Service Warrior Holiday Toy Drive.

The EPIC Service Warriors in Boston and Worcester are collecting new, unwrapped toys now through this FRIDAY, December 12th for children of all ages. Toys will be collected, sorted, wrapped, and labeled by the EPIC Service Warriors and will be given to the Epiphany School in Boston and Pernet Family Services in Worcester.

We want to give an EPIC Shoutout to all of our Toy Drive Collection Partners:

Boston:
🎁Boston NonProfit Center*
🎁 City Year Greater Boston*
🎁 Cotting School
🎁 Education First - Boston
🎁 Triangle Inc. (Broadway, Salem, and Prism Locations)*
🎁Waterbridge Apartments

Worcester:
🎁A&D Pizza*
🎁City of Worcester, City Hall*
🎁 City of Worcester, Planning Board
🎁 Historic Yoga
🎁 Pakachoag Center*
🎁 Pernet Family Health Services*
🎁Spicy Water Distillery*
🎁 Sur-Thrive Wellness*

*Locations with an * are locations that are open to the public to drop off donations.

Thank you to all our collection sites and to all those who donate!

(ID. 1. On a dark blue background with snowflakes is the list of all the collection site partners listed above, with the image of the overflowing bag of toys.)

12/05/2025

🍕✨ Pizza Party Time! ✨🍕

Join us Tuesday, December 9th from 4–11 PM at American Flatbread in Brighton for a delicious fundraiser in support of our EPIC youth leaders!

A portion of every flatbread sold — dine-in or takeout — helps support leadership development for young people with disabilities across Massachusetts.

We’ll have raffles, good food, and even better company. Bring a friend and make it an EPIC night out for a great cause!

📍 76 Guest Street, Brighton MA
🔗 www.epicleaders.org

Image ID: Flyer with retro-style green and red graphics. A cartoon slice of pizza with legs and arms is holding a pizza box and smiling. Text reads: “American Flatbread Brighton. Pizza Party Time! Raffles. A portion of all flatbread sales, dine-in or to go, is donated to the young leaders with disabilities at EPIC. Tuesday, December 9th, 4–11 PM. 76 Guest Street, Brighton MA 02135. Bring a friend for an EPIC cause! www.epicleaders.org.” Checkerboard borders appear at the top and bottom

12/03/2025

Happy EPIC community! Instead of giving an EPIC shoutout to a current or past Warrior, this week, we celebrate the future Service Warriors. We are in the middle of our Service Warrior recruitment season, and applications from Service Warrior candidates have been coming in at a fast rate. Therefore, if you think you might enjoy being a Service Warrior, be sure to submit your application soon!

Some quick info on the Service Warrior program: EPIC Service Warriors is a year-long leadership and service-learning program for young people with disabilities in Massachusetts, ages 16–23, where participants engage in community service projects and leadership workshops to build skills and prepare for their future! EPIC has Service Warrior Teams in Boston and Worcester.

Please submit your application soon! Applications are due by January 30, 2026.

EPIC’s Service Warrior information page, including program information, FAQ, and the online application, please visit: https://www.epicleaders.org/servicewarriors

Image Descriptions:

1. A graphic design that features 4 images of Service Warriors in service. In front of the pictures is bold lettering that reads, “Apply to be an EPIC Service Warrior! Learn more and apply to our Boston or Worcester team at epicleaders.org.”

2. A picture of Service Warriors in service as they repaint an accessible parking spot with the Accessible Icon

3. A picture of a service warrior smiling and posing at the camera while they wrap presents during our annual Toy Drive service day.

4. A picture of a Service Warrior and community volunteer pushing a wheelbarrow full of plants.

5. A picture of a Service Warrior behind a podium as he delivers a speech during a Public Speaking Leadership Development Day.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday, the kickoff to our annual Gift of Service Campaign. This holiday season, we are asking you to join our EPIC movement by becoming an EPIC Giant and giving the gift of service to a young leader with disabilities.

EPIC Giants are individuals who sign up for recurring monthly donations of $10 or more to support the young leaders with disabilities at EPIC. This monthly giving helps create a foundation of support for EPIC’s mission, the Service Warriors in our programs, and the communities the Warriors serve.

To learn more and become an EPIC Giant, please visit: https://www.epicleaders.org/giftofservice

Thank you for supporting EPIC young leaders with disabilities!

(ID: an image of a Service Warrior painting the hallway of a school. Above the Warrior is the text, “Give the Gift of Service. Support EPIC Leadership. Become an EPIC Giant!”)

12/01/2025

EPIC YOUTH NIGHT IS BACK!! 🎮🍕🔥

Free games, music, pizza, and all the vibes!

📅 This Friday, Dec 5th
⏰ 5:30–7:30PM
📍 Boston & Worcester
👥 Ages 14–26 | Youth with Disabilities

✅ RSVP NOW:
https://www.epicleaders.org/event-details/epic-game-night

(Image description: Blue Youth Night flyer that says Epic youth night in big letter with dice, card, and board games at the corner of flyer. )

11/27/2025

We want to wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to all those celebrating today. We hope you have a day full of EPIC moments.

(ID: multicolored fall leaves make a border on a blue background. In white text, it reads, “From our EPIC family to yours, we are wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving. There is a white EPIC logo at the bottom of the image.)

11/26/2025

Today we’re celebrating a Service Warrior who graduated from the program quite some time ago. Anna, a 2014 Boston Service Warrior, joined EPIC with a clear goal: to gain meaningful employment. Just eight months into her Service Year, she was hired at Walgreens—a role she loved and excelled in from day one.

This month, Anna celebrates 12 years of dedicated employment at Walgreens! Congratulations, Anna! 🎉

Image Descriptions:
1. A photo of Anna outside, smiling at the camera.
2. A photo of Anna presenting a sign she created that reads, “People with disabilities deserve respect!”
3. A photo of Anna and four service warrior teammates smiling at the camera.

11/25/2025

We are excited to share that our 2025 EPIC Service Warrior Holiday Toy Drive has officially begun!

The EPIC Service Warriors in Boston and Worcester are collecting new, unwrapped toys now through December 12th for children of all ages. Toys will be collected, sorted, wrapped, and labeled by the EPIC Service Warriors and will be given to the Epiphany School in Boston and Pernet Family Services in Worcester.

We want to give an EPIC Shoutout to all of our Toy Drive Collection Partners:

Boston:
🎁Boston's NonProfit Center *
🎁 City Year Greater Boston*
🎁 Cotting School
🎁 EF Boston
🎁 Triangle, Inc. (Broadway, Salem, and Prism Locations)*
🎁Waterbridge Apartments

Worcester:
🎁A & D Pizza and Pub *
🎁City of Worcester, City Hall*
🎁 City of Worcester, Planning Board
🎁 Historic Yoga
🎁 Pakachoag Center*
🎁 Pernet Family Health Service*
🎁Spicy Water Distillery*
🎁 Sur-Thrive Wellness*

*Locations with an * are locations that are open to the public to drop off donations.

Thank you to all our collection sites and to all those who donate! You have until 12/12 to drop off your donations to help us make this an EPIC holiday season for children throughout the Commonwealth!

We accept donations of new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages. Please, no clothes or stuffed animals.

(ID: 1. An image of a red bag overflowing with gifts on a light blue background with snowflakes. In white text, it reads, “EPIC Service Warriors Presents: EPIC’s 12th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. The EPIC Service Warriors, a team of young leaders with disabilities, are collecting new, unwrapped toys now through 12/12 for children of all ages. Please, no clothes of stuffed animals. 2. On a dark blue background with snowflakes is the list of all the collection site partners listed above, with the image of the overflowing bag of toys. 3. An image of a female Service Warrior wrapping a toy in festive wrapping paper.)

11/24/2025

Over the weekend…

Worcester Warriors worked with Wardrobe on Wheels. They sorted, folded, and hung up clothes donations that will be given to the people that Wardrobe on Wheels supports.

Go Warriors!

(Image Description:
1. A Service Warrior is pushing a cart filled with clothes on hangers.
2. A Service Warrior is sorting through a pile of clothes on a table.
3. EPIC Staff and Service Warrior are sorting through a container of clothing next to a trailer filled with donated items.
4. EPIC Staff and Service Warriors are sorting through a large pile of clothes on a table.
5. Wadrobe Staff and Service Warrior are unloading clothes from a trailer. The clothes are hanging on racks and are being moved to an outdoor area.)

11/19/2025

Happy , everyone! Today we call all young leaders with disabilities ages 16-23! It’s time to take your leadership to the next level and apply to become an EPIC Service Warrior!

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Service Warrior teams in Greater Boston and Greater Worcester!

Not familiar with Service Warriors? It’s a year-long community service and leadership program for youth with disabilities. Participants: 
1. Lead community service projects 2. Attend leadership development workshops
3. Gain real-world skills and make a difference in local communities

Learn more by visiting our website at epicleaders.org/servicewarriors

Image descriptions:

1. Image 1 is a photo of a Service Warrior team repainting a parking spot that features the Accessible Icon.
2. Image 2 is a picture of a Service Warrior standing behind a podium as he delivers a speech.
3. Image 3 is a picture of City of Boston representatives alongside a team of Service Warriors.

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89 South Street, Suite 406
Boston, MA
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+16179175181

Website

http://www.epicleaders.org/

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