Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI)

04/06/2026

Now Hiring: Child Care Consultant!
📍 New Hampton, Iowa

EPI is seeking a Child Care Consultant to support and strengthen childcare providers through consultation, collaboration, and training across the region.

We're looking for someone with:
✔ Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood, elementary education with an early childhood endorsement or closely related field.
✔ Two (2) years experience in childcare/education related field.
✔ Knowledge of childcare licensing & consultation practices
✔ Experience working with providers and community partners
✔ Leadership skills and flexibility for travel & varied hours

Ready to make an impact? Apply today: https://episervice.bamboohr.com/careers/567?source=aWQ9Mw%3D%3D

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from our little bunnies at the Hawkeye Child Development Center - ALC!! 🐰We hope your day is filled with smiles, sunshine, and springtime joy!!

Learn more about the HCDC by clicking here: https://www.episervice.org/find-a-service/need/hawkeye-child-development-center.aspx

04/03/2026

Newest Career Opportunity: Development Director!
Looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where your fundraising expertise makes a real impact? EPI is hiring a Development Director to lead major gifts strategy, drive fundraising efforts, and strengthen community partnerships.

Here's a little of what you'll do:
🔹 Lead EPI’s major gifts strategy
🔹 Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans
🔹 Oversee campaigns, events, and community partners

If you’re passionate about mission-driven work and relationship-based fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply online here: https://episervice.bamboohr.com/careers/595?source=aWQ9Mw%3D%3D

04/01/2026

🎹🚨 MTYS ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE 🚨🎹
Due to some very passionate piano negotiations, we have an important update about EPI's More Than You See 2026 | Dueling Pianos Under the Stars event…

Our dueling pianos performance has officially been adjusted to feature ONE piano. That’s right — one piano will now be dueling itself.

We’re not sure how it’ll work (mirror? dramatic pauses? piano gymnastics?), but we’ve been told it will be very impressive.
…

😄 April Fools! 😄
Don’t worry — we’re still bringing the full, high‑energy Howl2Go Dueling Pianos experience to River Place Plaza! Expect TWO pianos, nonstop music, crowd favorites, and the kind of entertainment that has everyone singing along.

Event Details:
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 River Place Plaza, Downtown Cedar Falls
🎹 Dueling pianos by TWO Howl2Go performers
🚚 Food trucks
👨‍👩‍👧 Fun for the whole family
💛 Free‑will donation entry

Thanks for playing along — we can’t wait to see you for a night that’s truly More Than You See!

03/31/2026

A huge thank‑you to Community Bank & Trust for powering MTYS 2026 as a Technology Sponsor!

Here’s what you’ll find at this year’s celebration:
🎹 High‑energy dueling pianos by Howl2GO Dueling Pianos
🚚 Local food trucks serving crowd favorites
👨‍👩‍👧 Family‑friendly atmosphere
💙 Free‑will donation entry

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
📍 River Place Plaza, Downtown Cedar Falls

Learn more by visiting us at https://www.episervice.org/more-than-you-see/more-than-you-see-benefit/default.aspx

03/27/2026

March DSP of the Month: Toba Phillips! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Toba exemplifies what exceptional support truly looks like. She is deeply caring, patient, and devoted to making the person she serves feel valued and genuinely cared for every single day.

She has built a meaningful bond rooted in trust and respect, creating an environment where the person she supports feels safe, heard, and important. Toba goes above and beyond—advocating, paying attention to details, and supporting with compassion that is not only seen but truly felt.

Congratulations, Toba, and welcome to the Five Star Club!

03/27/2026

You asked for BIG entertainment… and we heard you. 🎹✨

Howl2GO Dueling Pianos is taking over River Place Plaza on June 18 for EPI's More Than You See event! Watch their video and get ready to sing, dance, and laugh all night.

Visit us at www.episervice.org to learn more!

03/25/2026

We’re excited to recognize PDCM Insurance as a valued Technology Sponsor for EPI's 2026 More Than You See event!

Their continued support helps us ensure a seamless, connected experience for everyone attending. Join us Thursday, June 18 at 6 PM at River Place Plaza in downtown Cedar Falls for live music by Howl2GO Dueling Pianos, a lineup of great food trucks, and fun for every age.

Stay up to date by following our EPI's More Than You See 2026 | Dueling Pianos Under the Stars event page or visit www.episervice.org.

03/24/2026

Today we want to celebrate one of our youngest donors to date!

Recently, an elementary student mailed EPI a handmade card along with a donation for a class project. Inside, he shared a story that touched us all! 💛

During a trip to Ireland, he met a boy with Down syndrome who he shared was “just like any other kid, he just needed a little extra help.” On his way back home to Iowa, he kept thinking about how people with disabilities are each unique, and how “some need more help than others.” That experience stayed with him, and when it came time to choose an organization to support, he chose EPI.

His kindness, empathy, and generosity remind us that you’re never too young to make a difference.💛

Please join us in celebrating this young Difference Maker who believes in a more inclusive world and took thoughtful action to support it.

Click here to help continue the kindness this young donor started: https://www.episervice.org/you-can-help/donate-to-epi/

03/24/2026

Meet Mike Isaacson, Treasurer of EPI’s Board of Directors.

When asked why he supports EPI, Mike shared:
“EPI’s commitment to helping people live their best lives inspires me. Supporting this mission is meaningful work, and I’m grateful for the chance to be part of it.”

We’re grateful for leaders like Mike who guide, support, and advocate for EPI’s mission of connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing growth.

Learn more about EPI and the people we support at www.episervice.org.

03/18/2026

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) don't just improve lives, they strengthen local economies while costing significantly less than institutional care. The cost comparison shown here underscores that reality. Today’s testimony in front of the Energy and Commerce Committee highlighted just how essential Medicaid HCBS services are for families and communities.

Thank you to Barbara Merrill of ANCOR American Network of Community Options and Resources and all who shined a light on the impact of these critical services.

Learn more and see how you can support HCBS: https://www.episervice.org/you-can-help/be-informed/advocate-for-us.aspx

ANCOR CEO Barbara Merrill shared the per person cost of HCBS vs large state institutions during today's House hearing on health care affordability. Thank you US Rep Nanette Diaz Barragán for highlighting that HCBS is the most impactful AND cost-effective solution for people with disabilities.

03/17/2026

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Hawkeye Child Development Center – ALC! 🍀

Our little leprechauns were all smiles today as they celebrated with festive green gear, shamrock‑themed backdrops, and plenty of St. Patrick's Day fun! 🌈💚

We love creating joyful moments where kiddos can learn, explore, and shine.

Looking for a nurturing, development‑focused environment?
Learn more about our center or join our team today ➡️ https://www.episervice.org/find-a-service/need/hawkeye-child-development-center.aspx