Addressing Local Childcare Needs Through Community Collaboration and Employer Partnerships, originally published by the Chicago Fed
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Since our transition to My Life, My Way we have witnessed persons served access the community in more ways than ever before. We have found person served find the most pride and value when they are giving back to their community.
I was so pleased to see your overall satisfaction increased to 4.19 (on a 5 point scale). We also ask the people we serve directly (via interviews by staff that are not involved in their services), and they too gave us an overall satisfaction rating of 4.20.
Recently, I came across a presentation that really resonated with me. The presentation included research on the science of hope. The premise included the notion that adversity robs us of our capacity for hope. And, as it turns out, thousands of published studies have identified hope as the single best predictor of wellbeing across ones' lifespan.
EPI's Executive Operations Director, Maghan Bowman, has been awarded one of American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)'s inaugural Rising Star Mid-Career Impact Award.
Friends, families (kids too!), and community members are all welcome to join us Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 6:00 - 9:30pm at the River Place Plaza in historic downtown Cedar Falls. Guests can look forward to live music by Birdchild, food trucks, silent and live auctions, and plenty of fun at this free-will-donation benefit that is open to the public.
Join us in supporting the #DisabilityCommunityAct, which protects access to critical long-term supports and services for people with I/DD by increasing federal Medicaid funding for I/DD services over a three-year period.
EPI strives to create accessible housing equipped to support mobility limitations within homes of the people we serve.
"We're thrilled to announce these newest members of our team. Their talent and dedication are sure to make a positive impact", shared Bonnie Kipper, Community Services Director.
It's the topic no one wants to talk about yet recent studies show one out of five Americans have had a bed bug infestation in their home or knows someone who has encountered bed bugs.
We challenge everyone to think outside of the box related to rights restrictions and ensure we are advocating for long-term growth and independence.
Making a year-end contribution to the Exceptional Persons Foundation ensures individuals right here in your community have access to the resources and assistance they need while furthering greater independence.
Effective January 1, 2024 , Amerigroup will be changing their name to Wellpoint. There will be no impact or changes to members' healthcare benefits or coverage.
We once again bring you our annual Giving Tree event now through December 18, with 240 needs for 70 people we support.
EPI is partnering with iLink Technologies to create even more opportunities for greater independence.