To fulfill someone's holiday wish may not seem like much sometimes, but for someone who may not otherwise receive a gift, it's everything. That single gift lets them know that someone in the community is thinking about them. And honestly, is there any better feeling than giving the exact gift on someone's list and making their day?
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Our goal is simple - to provide safe, affordable, and enriching child care to families. You can help make that possible!
EPI's 6th annual More Than You See benefit was a huge success! We had a record breaking year, and we are so grateful to everyone who joined us for a memorable night to support a very important cause.
There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than by giving to others. The feeling you get when watching someone open the perfect gift you found or knowing you gave a gift to someone who wouldn't normally receive one is heartwarming and hard to match.
As 2016 draws to a close, we remember all the experiences we have had. Whether these moments have been good, bad or in-between, 2016 was another year we were able to have these experiences, build relationships, and spend time doing the things we love.
2016's More Than You See dueling pianos, silent auction benefit will be better than ever! New date, new location, new dueling pianos! This is an event you won't want to miss.
You know about Black Friday, a day of deals, shopping, and rushing. You know about Cyber Monday, a day to finish up all the shopping you didn't get done on Black Friday from the comfort of your living room. But, do you know about #GivingTuesday? {Continue reading for more about #GivingTuesday - what it's all about and how YOU can be a part of it!}
It happened every year. I'd get to the end of my holiday shopping and one or two names would continue staring back at me, refusing to submit to the will of my frenzied shopping. Someone please tell me, just what exactly do you get for that loved one who has everything? {Continue reading for ideas}
Barbara was born on October 19, 1921, in Marshalltown, Iowa. She later married Ralph Emerson. The two moved a couple of times until settling in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area for a number of years in part because their daughter, Barbara Diane Emerson, was placed at the Woodward community.
In 2013, only 17.6% of persons with a disability were employed.* For persons served by EPI you helped countless persons with disabilities realize their dream to work in the community.
More Than You See was created after learning of an actual situation we fear happens all too often.
Ok, so maybe you've never used the phrase, "that's the best thing since sliced bread." But, we'd venture to guess you still appreciate a good modern day convenience - something that makes your life easier. The drive up window, pay at the pump (especially on those blustery cold days), electronic downloads, and the list goes on.
Thank you to all who fulfilled needs from the Giving Tree this year. Here is a special video created just for you. Happy New Year from all of us at EPI.
We envision a world where society regularly looks past the disability they see to the person within. With that vision in mind, Exceptional Persons Foundation is ready to kick off its second annual silent auction, dueling pianos benefit.
Christmas is almost here, but before carols are sung and trees decorated, we would like to take a moment to say thanks for the many people we cherish...