Helping CommunitiesCreate Opportunity
EPIC Communities is a national platform operated by Educational Partnerships to Impact Children, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities create opportunity through media, marketing, technology, and community participation.
Rather than maximizing profits for shareholders, EPIC reinvests its work into programs that strengthen businesses, empower communities, and create lasting public benefit.
Section 01
What Is EPIC?
Educational Partnerships to Impact Children, Inc. (EPIC) is a nonprofit organization that brings together Community Members, Community Partners, Community Grant Funds, Community Grant Awards, and EPIC Media to help communities create opportunity.
We believe stronger communities are built when people actively support one another.
Our platform helps communities create opportunities by making participation visible, measurable, and sustainable.
Our mission is simple
Helping Communities Create Opportunity.
- Community Members
- Community Partners
- Community Grant Funds
- Community Grant Awards
- EPIC Media
Section 02
How EPIC Works
A five-step cycle that turns participation into opportunity.
- 01
Community Partners Join
Businesses, nonprofits, professionals, creators, and organizations join EPIC to become more discoverable within their communities.
- 02
Community Members Join
Residents join free to discover local opportunities, organizations, businesses, and events.
- 03
EPIC Media Creates Stories
EPIC Media produces educational content, community stories, and promotional media that generates Community Grant Funds.
- 04
Community Grant Awards Create Opportunity
Community Grant Awards help connect Community Members with participating Community Partners.
- 05
Communities Grow Stronger
As more people participate, more opportunities are created, more Community Grant Funds are generated, and communities become stronger.
Section 03
The EPIC Opportunity Flywheel
A continuous cycle where every turn creates new opportunity.
EPIC
Flywheel
Every cycle creates new opportunities while strengthening communities across America.
Section 04
EPIC Media
Media That Creates Opportunity
EPIC Media is more than content. It is economic infrastructure that generates Community Grant Funds, promotes Community Partners, tells community stories, educates the public, and inspires participation.
Section 05
How We Create Opportunity
Community Partners
Helping businesses, nonprofits, professionals, and creators become more discoverable.
Community Members
Helping people discover opportunities within their communities.
Community Grant Funds
Supporting opportunities that connect Community Members with Community Partners.
EPIC Media
Creating stories that generate Community Grant Funds while strengthening communities.
Section 07
Our Commitment
Educational Partnerships to Impact Children, Inc. is committed to creating opportunities that strengthen communities through ethical leadership, transparency, innovation, education, technology, and responsible stewardship of charitable resources.
“Communities become stronger when people have more opportunities to succeed.”
Section 08
Executive Director
Kenneth Pierce, PhD
Founder & Executive Director
Kenneth Pierce founded and leads Educational Partnerships to Impact Children, Inc. with a vision of helping communities create opportunity through media, marketing, education, technology, and community partnerships.
His academic background in sociology, combined with his commitment to nonprofit innovation, guides EPIC's mission of building sustainable systems that strengthen businesses, empower residents, and improve communities through participation.
Section 09
Support Opportunity Creation
Support from individuals, businesses, foundations, and Community Partners helps EPIC:
- Expand Community Grant Funds
- Produce EPIC Media
- Build Community Portals
- Recruit Community Partners
- Develop educational initiatives
- Create new Community Opportunities
- Strengthen local communities
Educational Partnerships to Impact Children, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Join the Movement
There's a place for you in EPIC
Whether you're looking for opportunities, want your community to discover your business, or simply believe stronger communities benefit everyone.