Annual Fund
2011 Annual Fund - Forging Ahead

A letter from Exceptional Persons Foundation Volunteer Board President:

“I just can’t imagine my life without EPI.” says one parent, Neil Clapp, whose family has grown alongside EPI. For many parents and family members, Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI) provides a sense of relief.

“What do we do? Where do we go?” are two frequently asked questions when parents of a child with a disability realize their child needs more support than a neighbor down the street can provide for a couple of hours. Or when employment is their child’s dream but they just don’t know where to begin.

Neil and his wife Mary asked these same questions and as they say, “EPI came to the rescue.”

You see, EPI and the Clapp’s sons, brothers Bruce and Doug, essentially grew up together. In fact, both Bruce and EPI were born in 1957. As the brothers grew and needed new supports, like employment and day support, EPI grew too and personalized these programs for families in need.

Neil’s watched and trusted EPI with his sons over the years. He describes EPI as “solid.” “It’s such a relief knowing my sons are living on their own.” Living independently in the community with supports from EPI the brothers no longer depend solely on their father.

“I know EPI will be there when I’m not. Now, I don’t worry.” Won’t you join us in supporting individuals and families counting on EPI?

Be secure in knowing your contributions to EPI help bring that peace-of-mind to parents and families of children with disabilities.

We are asking you to help strengthen EPI and the programs that are so valuable to the persons and families EPI serves.

Together we can make sure these programs are available for our fellow vulnerable community members with disabilities – guiding individuals in skill development and supporting their independent living in the community so they can live safe and successful lives, just as their parents dreamed.

That’s why we’re asking you to please send the Exceptional Persons Foundation a generous, possible tax-deductible gift today. Every gift makes a difference.

We know we don’t have to tell you these are lean economic times. Perhaps you’ve felt this on a personal level. We want you to know, we greatly appreciate your consideration of a gift to support the individuals and families of EPI.

On behalf of the Exceptional Persons Foundation, we thank you. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us at (319) 232-6671.

Sincerely,

Sue Fangman
Volunteer Board President
Exceptional Persons Foundation
Volunteer Board Members