EPIC - Every Person Influences Children

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Psst… we’re planning something FUN this summer. 👀☀️ Storytime Registration Opens June 1st! Think stories + dancing + art...
05/29/2026

Psst… we’re planning something FUN this summer. 👀☀️

Storytime Registration Opens June 1st!

Think stories + dancing + art + STEM + hands-on play = the ultimate family activity for little learners ages 0–8.

Join us for EPIC Storytime, a FREE 8-week interactive program where learning and play go hand in hand.

Presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Through parenting education, family engagement, and youth services, EPIC empowers parents, caregivers, and families with...
05/26/2026

Through parenting education, family engagement, and youth services, EPIC empowers parents, caregivers, and families with supportive, judgment-free guidance that fosters growth, connection, and long-term success.

Learn more about EPIC — Every Person Influences Children Programs here: https://www.epicforchildren.org/programs
If you believe in the power of families and community as we do, we invite you to join us. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue this mission: https://www.epicforchildren.org/product/EPIC-Donation

Today, we pause to remember and honor those who served and sacrificed for our country.From all of us at EPIC.
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor those who served and sacrificed for our country.

From all of us at EPIC.

For more than 45 years, EPIC – Every Person Influences Children has served as a trusted, community nonprofit that suppor...
05/22/2026

For more than 45 years, EPIC – Every Person Influences Children has served as a trusted, community nonprofit that supports all families with free, practical tools for parents and caregivers to raise resilient children.

Learn more about EPIC: https://www.epicforchildren.org/

Grief doesn’t disappear… but it teaches us.�In Sometimes I Feel, Hope Wilson Hawkins opens up about her toughest challen...
05/21/2026

Grief doesn’t disappear… but it teaches us.�

In Sometimes I Feel, Hope Wilson Hawkins opens up about her toughest challenges, from personal health to family struggles, and shows how grief became both her teacher and companion. A powerful read for anyone seeking healing.

Find out more: https://www.epicforchildren.org/sometimes-i-feel-by-hope-wilson-hawkins

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Strong families start with stable foundations. Safe, affordable housing helps children and families thrive, and we’re pr...
05/15/2026

Strong families start with stable foundations. Safe, affordable housing helps children and families thrive, and we’re proud to share this community opportunity from Belmont Housing Resources for WNY, Inc.

Join the open house this weekend and learn more about these beautiful new homes and how to apply:
https://www.belmonthousingwny.org/homes-for-sale

Community leadership matters. Service matters. Impact matters.Congratulations to Tara N. Burgess for being recognized as...
05/14/2026

Community leadership matters. Service matters. Impact matters.

Congratulations to Tara N. Burgess for being recognized as a 2026 Distinguished Alumna at yesterday’s awards breakfast.

Presented by Althea Leuhrsen and Jenna Bishler, the recognition reflects Tara’s ongoing commitment to strengthening families, supporting communities, and leading with purpose throughout Western New York.

Tara attended alongside her husband Terry, EPIC CFO Jennifer Majeski, and Director of Development & Marketing Karen Marsch.

We also celebrate the incredible accomplishments of fellow honorees:

✨ Distinguished Alumni & Community Hero
Scott Bieler – President & CEO, West Herr Automotive Group

✨ Distinguished Alumni
Tara N. Burgess – President & CEO, EPIC

✨ SUNY Erie Faculty
Jason Januszkiewicz- Professor, Business Administration

✨ SUNY Erie Staff
Andrew Sako – Chair, Building Trades

✨ Student – Heart of SUNY Erie
Ilmira Pazailova ‘26

✨ Inaugural KAT Scholar of Excellence
Tai Washington

✨ Community Heroes
AJ Baynes –President and CEO, Amherst Chamber of Commerce
Darnell Haywood – Community Responsibility Officer, BankOnBuffalo
Elizabeth McPartland and CEO, Child and Family Services of Erie County, Inc. WNY Foster Closet

There’s nothing more powerful than creating spaces where families feel connected, supported, and inspired. 💙What started...
05/14/2026

There’s nothing more powerful than creating spaces where families feel connected, supported, and inspired. 💙

What started as a simple walk at Canalside turned into five years of memories, learning, and community through EPIC Storytime.

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Please join us in welcoming Jenna Shalloe to the EPIC team in our Buffalo office this month. Jenna is passionate about s...
05/13/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jenna Shalloe to the EPIC team in our Buffalo office this month.

Jenna is passionate about serving children and families in the Buffalo community, with experience in nonprofit support, public health event planning, and communications.

Jenna earned her BS in Public Health from Mercyhurst University, where she made the Dean’s List for three consecutive years, and completed her Master's degree in Health Services Administration at the University at Buffalo in 2025.

At EPIC, Jenna will provide administrative support to the CEO and assist with Board of Directors operations, including meeting coordination, agendas, minutes, and committee communications.

Her Favorite children’s book: The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

What excites her most about joining EPIC: Supporting children and families across Western New York by helping provide the tools they need to succeed.

✨ Together, we’re making a meaningful difference. ✨

Learn more about EPIC — Every Person Influences Children: https://www.epicforchildren.org/

If you believe in the power of families and community as we do, we invite you to join us. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue this mission: https://www.epicforchildren.org/category/Donate-to-EPIC

Don’t miss out—our class is starting soon, and it’s completely free!Pre-K & Kindergarten 101: Foundations for Early Lear...
05/07/2026

Don’t miss out—our class is starting soon, and it’s completely free!
Pre-K & Kindergarten 101: Foundations for Early Learning

Interested in becoming a professional educator in a Pre-K or Kindergarten setting? This workshop is a great place to start.

You’ll build a strong foundation in early childhood development while exploring practical strategies for:

• Social-emotional learning
• Play-based instruction
• Behavior support
• Family engagement

Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen your skills, this session is designed for you.

Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome!
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/LuuqZZx8wh
For more information, contact:
Lisa Lohiser, Professional Development Manager
716-332-4140
[email protected]

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