Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC)

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.

✨ Volunteer with us for a day to support the EPIC Service Warriors! ✨We are looking for volunteers from a wide range of ...
03/26/2026

✨ Volunteer with us for a day to support the EPIC Service Warriors! ✨

We are looking for volunteers from a wide range of professions to join the Worcester Service Warriors as Volunteer Interviewers for their Mock Interview Day. This is a great way to share about your career with young leaders with disabilities and support them in learning essential interviewing skills for their future success.

We are looking for folks from a wide variety of careers, including animal care, retail, childcare, environmental services, civil servants, and more!

🗓️ When: Saturday, Aprill 11th, 12 to 3PM
📍 Where: Auburn, MA

If you are interested in learning more and supporting this EPIC day of learning, please reach out to Krystal at klinn@epicleaders.org.



(ID: 1. A flyer with a blue background with big yellow text at the top, “Volunteers Needed”. Down the right side of the image are three pictures of Service Warriors participating in interviews. The text on the image shares the information above, including the date, time, location, contact information, and general call for volunteers to be interviewers. 2. an image of a Service Warrior sitting at a table across from two volunteer interviewers participating in a mock interview.)

Hi EPIC community—happy !Today, we celebrate Austin and Tatiana, two incredible Service Warrior alumni who recently tra...
03/25/2026

Hi EPIC community—happy !

Today, we celebrate Austin and Tatiana, two incredible Service Warrior alumni who recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the annual Disability Policy Seminar. While there, they met with federal lawmakers to share their experiences and advocate for the needs and rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We are so proud to see members of the EPIC community continuing to use their voices and embrace their power to create change. Austin and Tatiana, your persistence, courage, and commitment to this work inspire all of us. Thank you for leading the way and showing what true advocacy looks like—your impact is real, and we’re all learning from you!



Image Descriptions:

Image 1 is a photo of Austin and Tatiana after meeting with Congressman McGovern.

Image 2 is a photo of Austin and Tatiana with a group of other council participants in the lobby of an event building.

Image 3 is a photo of both Tatiana and Austin waiting at their gate at the airport before their return flight home to Boston.

Our next “Intro to Disability and Ableism” Training is this Friday, March 27th, and there is still time to sign up! This...
03/24/2026

Our next “Intro to Disability and Ableism” Training is this Friday, March 27th, and there is still time to sign up!

This interactive virtual workshop will lay the groundwork for understanding disability and ableism and guide you on the path to becoming an advocate for inclusion and accessibility.

Not available on Friday? No worries! We offer virtual workshops each month on various days and times. Visit the link below to see all upcoming dates. Check out our website to see upcoming training dates through June.

To learn more and register for this training, visit epicleaders.org/upcomingworkshops



(ID: 1. An image of a woman working on a computer with the text, “Next Open Workshop, March 27, 2026, 10am-1pm ET, Intro to Disability & Ableism Training, Join this live, virtual, interactive workshop open to individual registration. Additional training dates through June are available.” The image includes an EPIC logo and the link provided above.)

🚨 NEW DATE 🚨Join us for our Spring EPIC Youth Night! Get ready for a great night of learning, food, connection, and fun!...
03/24/2026

🚨 NEW DATE 🚨

Join us 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



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✨Join us for our Spring EPIC Youth Night! ✨Get ready for a great night of learning, food, connection, and fun! Topic of ...
03/20/2026

✨Join us 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 10th, 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.)

Happy ! Today, we are celebrating the unknown, future Service Warriors of next year’s Boston and Worcester teams. Servi...
03/18/2026

Happy ! Today, we are celebrating the unknown, future Service Warriors of next year’s Boston and Worcester teams.

Service Warriors is a one-year service learning and leadership development program for youth with disabilities ages 16-23. Service Warriors commit to participating in monthly community service projects and leadership development workshops to impact their communities, while gaining practical skills to meet their education, employment, independent living, and leadership goals.

To learn more and apply, visit epicleaders.org/servicewarriors
We are accepting Service Warrior applications on a rolling basis until the team is full or March 31st. Whichever comes first.

Join us and free your inner warrior!



Image descriptions:

The first image is a graphic design featuring pictures of previous Service Warriors participating in service and leadership development workshops. The pictures of youth in service surrounding wording that reads, “Apply to be an EPIC Service Warrior! Learn more and apply to our Boston or Worcester Team at epicleaders.org”

Image 2 is a photo of Service Warriors and EPIC advisory board members and Service Warrior alumni wrapping a bundle of presents together during EPIC’s annual Toy Drive.

Image 3 is a photo of Service Warriors cutting produce to be added to a meal that will be donated to individuals in Cambridge.

Image 4 is a photo of a Service Warrior holding up their colorful sign that was created for impact during EPIC’s Leadership Through the Arts Leadership Development Day.

Happy everyone. Today we have a very exciting spotlight to shine on Kamisha, a Service Warrior alum. Kamisha has accep...
03/11/2026

Happy everyone. Today we have a very exciting spotlight to shine on Kamisha, a Service Warrior alum. Kamisha has accepted into Bunker Hill Community College and she will take classes this upcoming fall!

Congratulations, Kamisha. You are a great model for young people and we love that you continuously look for opportunities to extend your education!



Image Descriptions:

Image 1 is a picture of Kamisha smiling at the camera and paddling a kayak oar through the air to practice before getting in a kayak and hitting the river.

Image 2 is a photo of Kamisha smiling and resting her chin on top of an event sign to welcome community volunteers to an EPIC event.

Image 3 is a piture of Kamisha smiling big during the beginning of a huge community service event.

Image 4 is a picture of Kamisha smiling at the camera and wearing her EPIC T-shirt.

We have scheduled our Open Workshops through June, and they are ready for you to sign up! Join our upcoming “Intro to Di...
03/10/2026

We have scheduled our Open Workshops through June, and they are ready for you to sign up!

Join our upcoming “Intro to Disability and Ableism” Training on March 27th! This interactive virtual workshop will lay the groundwork for understanding disability and ableism and guide you on the path to becoming an advocate for inclusion and accessibility.

Not available on the 27th? No worries! We have virtual workshops each month, offered on various days and times. Visit the link below to see all upcoming dates.

To learn more and register for this training, visit epicleaders.org/upcomingworkshops



(ID: 1. An image of a man working on a computer with the text, “Next Open Workshop, March 27, 2026, 10am-1pm ET, Intro to Disability & Ableism Training, Join this live, virtual, interactive workshop open to individual registration. Additional training dates through June are available.” The image includes an EPIC logo and the link provided above.)

This past Saturday, the Worcester Warriors spent the day learning new skills and prepared a meal to show support and gra...
03/09/2026

This past Saturday, the Worcester Warriors spent the day learning new skills and prepared a meal to show support and gratitude to the Auburn Fire Department.

First, the Warriors spent the morning learning about cooking and kitchen safety. After learning these important skills, they rolled up their sleeves and got to work making lasagnas and chocolate chip cookies for the Auburn Fire Department.

It was a great day of skill-building, service, and giving back! Great job, Warriors!



(ID: 1. A male Service Warrior mixing up ingredients in a bowl. 2. A female Service Warrior and a volunteer preparing a lasagna. 3. An EPIC Staff member at the front of the room, with a PowerPoint projected on the wall, teaching about kitchen safety. 4. A male Service Warrior adding ingredients to a mixing bowl. 5. An image of handmade thank you cards for the fire department.)

Happy Thursday, everyone! This is such an exciting time of year for the EPIC community. The EPIC team is getting more ex...
03/05/2026

Happy Thursday, everyone! This is such an exciting time of year for the EPIC community. The EPIC team is getting more excited every day as we approach the conclusion of the 2025–26 Service Warrior program year. Applications for next year’s Service Warrior teams continue to arrive at the EPIC office, and our excitement keeps growing as we look ahead to another incredible year.

EPIC Service Warriors is a community service and leadership development program for youth with disabilities ages 16–23. Over the course of a year, Service Warriors come together to participate in meaningful community service projects and engaging leadership development workshops. By creating the change they want to see in the world, Service Warriors learn more about their communities while developing practical skills that help them grow as leaders and pursue future goals. We believe every young person has a Warrior within—are
you ready to unleash your inner Service Warrior?

Applications are still being accepted and will remain open until all spots are filled—which may happen soon! If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply sooner rather than later.

EPIC proudly has Service Warrior teams serving in Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts.

Learn more about the program:
EPIC Service Warrior website: https://www.epicleaders.org/servicewarriors
Apply to become a Service Warrior:
https://epicleaders.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/epicleaders/survey.jsp?surveyId=1



Image Descriptions:

Image 1 is a graphic design featuring images of 4 Service Warriors serving at various service sites.
Image 2 is a picture of a Service Warrior planting flowers at the Pakachoag Center in Worcester.
Image 3 is a photo of a Service Warrior holding up a watering pale in a greenhouse at Eastie Farm.
Image 4 is a picture of the Boston Service Warriors smiling for the camera after a service day at Cradles to Crayons.

Over the weekend, Boston Service Warriors stepped outside their usual routine and showed up for the Cambridge community....
03/04/2026

Over the weekend, Boston Service Warriors stepped outside their usual routine and showed up for the Cambridge community.

Service Warriors spent the day at St. Peter’s Church, rolling up our sleeves and putting service into action. From safe food handling to serving meals, setting up, and breaking down the space, our Warriors practiced independent living skills while supporting neighbors with care and respect.

We are proud of these young leaders for building real-world skills and strengthening the community at the same time. Boston Service Warriors don’t just participate… they contribute.



(Image Description:

1) Service Warriors prepare food in a bright kitchen. In the foreground, one with curly hair and glasses mixes grated zucchini while another in a gray hoodie helps. A younger boy watches. Shelves of food and a refrigerator fill the background.

2) A sign at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church shows the address, phone number, and entrances: Afterworks, CommonCare, and Parish Office.

3) Service Warriors stand at a table preparing food, with one chopping onions and another assisting nearby.

4) Three Service Warriors in a kitchen work with raw meat and eggs, wearing gloves. Bowls of seasoned ground meat sit on the table.)

Today, we want to flashback to last week when we had a day full of EPIC Moments as we held our rescheduled MLK Day of Se...
02/27/2026

Today, we want to flashback to last week when we had a day full of EPIC Moments as we held our rescheduled MLK Day of Service Events in Boston and Worcester!

We were honored to have 30+ volunteers join us in each city to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service projects led by the EPIC Service Warriors.

In total, volunteers…

📓 Created 200 school supply kits for Boston Public and Worcester Public School students.
🛍️ Decorated over 150 bags for Meals on Wheels
💙 Wrote over 150 Thank-You cards for public school teachers
🧼 Assembled 200 hygiene kits for local shelters
🗝️ Created over 150 fidget keychains for students

It was truly an EPIC day of service, and we can’t wait to do it again next year! Thank you to all of our volunteers for joining us!



(ID: 1. A Worcester Warrior and an EPIC Advisory Board member working together to make a fidget. 2. Volunteers in Boston are standing around a large table creating an assembly line with hygiene kit supplies. 3. Kai, a Boston Service Warrior, is standing at a podium giving morning remarks about the day. 4. One of our younger volunteers in Worcester is writing a thank-you card to teachers. 5. Two volunteers in Boston are working at a table overflowing with school supply kits. 6. a Woman and two children in Worcester are creating fidget keychains. 7. Boston volunteers sitting at a table making fidget keychains. 8. A group of Worcester volunteers sitting at a large round table decorating bags for Meals on Wheels. 9. A close-up image of a completed hygiene kit, a large ziplock bag filled with hygiene supplies.)

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89 South Street, Suite 406
Boston, MA
02111

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16179175181

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