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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.

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

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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.

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.

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.)

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.)

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.

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.)

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.)

02/24/2026

✨TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!!✨

Join us tonight for delicious pizza to support the Worcester Service Warriors!

📆 Tuesday, February 24th, stop in any time between 4pm-11pm
📍American Flatbread Worcester, 85 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604

Join us for a fun night at , and a portion of all flatbread sales, both dine-in and to go, will be donated to the young leaders with disabilities at EPIC.

We will also have raffles with EPIC prizes, including WooSox Tickets, restaurant gift cards, wellness packages, and more!

We hope to see you TONIGHT!

(ID: in black and yellow text it reads, “Bring a friend and join us for a Pizza Party” with a picture of half a pizza with different toppings. Under the pizza has all the information above - date, time, location, etc.)

02/19/2026

It is February School Vacation week, which means it is EPIC Service Warrior Interview Week!

We are busy in Boston and Worcester interviewing EPIC young leaders with disabilities from across the state who are applying to join our 2026-2027 EPIC Service Warrior teams. One of the best parts of being EPIC staff is interview season! So many EPIC young leaders are coming through our doors seeking to help their communities. It doesn’t get better than that!

We are still accepting applications on a rolling basis, so if you know a young person with a disability between the ages of 16 and 23 who is ready to grow their leadership and discover greatness through service, please share this EPIC opportunity with them!

Learn more and apply at epicleaders.org/servicewarriors

(ID: A close-up image of a piece of paper on top of a keyboard with the title, “Service Warrior Interview”. There is a blue and black EPIC pen on the paper.)

02/18/2026

It’s our favorite day of the week, Warrior Wednesday! This week, we are excited to shout out an EPIC Alum who is putting his advocacy into action. Myles was a Boston Warrior on the 2015 team.

During his time at EPIC, in addition to being a Service Warrior, Myles was also a youth trainer working in classrooms to teach self-advocacy skills to students with disabilities. After EPIC, he moved to Rhode Island, where he is now working to advocate for accessible transportation on various levels. He has been on the RI Statewide Independent Living Council, volunteers at his local independent living center, and can be regularly seen at the RI Statehouse advocating for accessible transportation. On top of all his amazing advocacy work, Myles was also recently appointed to the Board of Providence Streets Coalition! Congrats, Myles! The people of Providence are lucky to have you advocating for them!

(ID: 1. Myles painting the wall of a school on a service day. 2. A close up of Myles wearing an EPIC jacket and a New England Patriots winter hat. 3. Myles and a teammate kayaking on a team building day.)

02/17/2026

Join us one week from today for delicious pizza to support the Worcester Service Warriors!

📆 Save the Date: Tuesday, February 24th, stop in any time between 4pm-11pm
📍American Flatbread Worcester, 85 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604

Join us for a fun night at American Flatbread Worcester (), and a portion of all flatbread sales, both dine-in and to go, will be donated to the young leaders with disabilities at EPIC.

We will also have raffles with EPIC prizes!

We hope to see you on February 24th!

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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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