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.

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

✨TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!!✨Join us tonight for delicious pizza to support the Worcester Service Warriors! 📆 Tuesday, Februar...
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.)

It is February School Vacation week, which means it is EPIC Service Warrior Interview Week!We are busy in Boston and Wor...
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.)

It’s our favorite day of the week, Warrior Wednesday! This week, we are excited to shout out an EPIC Alum who is putting...
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.)

Join us one week from today for delicious pizza to support the Worcester Service Warriors! 📆 Save the Date: Tuesday, Feb...
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!



(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.)

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ We wish you all a day filled with love and warmth! We are so grateful for the love you show us...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ We wish you all a day filled with love and warmth!

We are so grateful for the love you show us every day, and we hope you feel that EPIC love today! 💕



(ID: “Happy Valentine’s Day” is written in red cursive text across the top. There is a heart-shaped photo collage of EPIC community members. At the bottom in red text it reads, “Today’s a day filled with love, reminding us of how thankful we are for you, the EPIC Community!”)

Happy   everyone! Last week, we celebrated one of our Service Warriors moving into a new residence. Today, we’re excited...
02/11/2026

Happy everyone! Last week, we celebrated one of our Service Warriors moving into a new residence. Today, we’re excited to celebrate the start of a brand-new job for another Service Warrior!

Bianca, a current Boston Service Leader and 2025 Service Warrior graduate, has begun a new position at Inspire Cafe in Medford, MA. Bianca consistently demonstrates her employment readiness, and we are thrilled to see her transition into this exciting new role. The EPIC team is very proud of you and looks forward to seeing all that you accomplish in this next chapter.



Image descriptions:

Image 1 is a photo of Bianca holding up two green peppers at Eastie Farm. The Service Warriors harvested many fruits and vegetables to harvest during a service day this past summer.

Image 2 is a photo of Bianca and a teammate presenting their thoughts to the Service Warrior team during a Leadership Development Day.

Image 3 is a photo of Bianca and a teammate working together to create a sturdy structure as best they can using toothpicks and marshmallows.

⏳There is still time to join us for our February Open Training!! Our next “Intro to Disability and Ableism” Training is ...
02/10/2026

⏳There is still time to join us for our February Open Training!!

Our next “Intro to Disability and Ableism” Training is THIS THURSDAY, February 12th! This virtual, interactive workshop will provide a foundation for understanding disability and ableism and help you take the next steps toward becoming an advocate for inclusion and accessibility in your workplace, community, and life.

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



(ID: An image of a woman working on a computer with the text, “Next Open Workshop, February 12, 2026, 1pm-4pm ET, Intro to Disability & Ableism Training, Join this live, virtual, interactive workshop open to individual registration.” The image includes an EPIC logo and the link provided above.)

Bring a friend and join us for delicious pizza to support the Worcester Service Warriors! 📆 Save the Date: Tuesday, Febr...
02/05/2026

Bring a friend and join us 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!



(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.)

Happy   everyone!Today we’re celebrating a major milestone for one of our Worcester Service Warriors! Two days ago, Matt...
02/04/2026

Happy everyone!

Today we’re celebrating a major milestone for one of our Worcester Service Warriors! Two days ago, Matthew moved into his own apartment and is now living independently—separate from his sister and family—for the first time.

Way to go, Matthew! This is a huge step toward your independent living goals, and we couldn’t be more proud of you.



Image Descriptions:
Image 1 is a photo of Matthew’s profile, where he is showing off his new haircut that is featuring his hair clipped in a way that outlines a big heart.

Image 2 is a photo taken of Matthew behind a podium as he delivers a speech during the Public Speaking Leadership Development Day earlier this year.

Image 3 is a team photo of Matthew and the rest of the Worcester Service Warrior team. Matthew is standing tall and smiling on the left side of the group.

Join our next “Intro to Disability and Ableism” Training on February 12th! This virtual, interactive workshop will provi...
02/03/2026

Join our next “Intro to Disability and Ableism” Training on February 12th! This virtual, interactive workshop will provide a foundation for understanding disability and ableism and help you take the next steps toward becoming an advocate for inclusion and accessibility.

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, February 12, 2026, 1pm-4pm ET, Intro to Disability & Ableism Training, Join this live, virtual, interactive workshop open to individual registration.” The image includes an EPIC logo and the link provided above.)

Join us for our Rescheduled MLK Day of Service Events led by the EPIC Service Warriors! 🗓️ Monday, February 16th (Presid...
02/02/2026

Join us for our Rescheduled MLK Day of Service Events led by the EPIC Service Warriors!

🗓️ Monday, February 16th (President’s Day), from 9am-12pm.
📍 Events in Boston and Worcester
🔗 Learn more and RSVP at epicleaders.org/mlkday

We still have a few volunteer spots available for this free event!

This event is open to volunteers of all ages and abilities.

We hope to see you there!

DayOfService

(ID: a black and white image of MLK on a dark blue background with a light blue banner in the top right that says “NEW DATE”. Under the picture of MLK in white text, it reads,” EPIC’s MLK Day of Service, Monday, February 16, 2026, 9am-12pm. Join us for an EPIC day of service led by the EPIC Service Warriors to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Events in Boston & Worcester. To learn more and register for this free event: epicleaders.org/mlkday”)

✨ Applications to become an EPIC Service Warrior are due TODAY! You still have time to join us to discover greatness thr...
01/30/2026

✨ Applications to become an EPIC Service Warrior are due TODAY!

You still have time to join us to discover greatness through service!

If you are a young person with a disability between the ages of 16-23 who lives or goes to school in Massachusetts, we want to hear from you!

Visit epicleaders.org/servicewarriors to learn more and apply today to join our Boston or Worcester Teams!



(ID: Four images of Service Warriors smiling at the camera. In the center is a white circle with blue text that reads, “EPIC Service Warrior Applications are Due TODAY! Learn more and apply to our Boston or Worcester Team at epicleaders.org”)

Address

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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