Every Person Influences Children, also known as EPIC, is a national nonprofit organization that provides programs and resources for parents, teachers and school administrators to help raise responsible and academically successful children. The organization provides an award-winning parenting program with a school-based character education curriculum and offers leadership training in several areas. Established in 1977, Every Person Influences Children s Pathways to Parenting program assists parents to develop parenting skills. Its Pathways to Character program promotes character education in the classroom and helps teachers to maximize parental involvement in the school. Additionally, the organization conducts scientific research and creates evaluation reports on various children issues. Every Person Influences Children maintains a location in Buffalo, N.Y.
Founded in 2012, our mission is to provide education on the symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer and to provide supportive services to women with ovarian and gynecologic cancer and their families.
Our organization is dedicated to empowering and supporting families of children and adults with special needs, particularly within underserved communities. We work to foster inclusion, advocacy, health awareness, and family stability through structured programs and community-based initiatives designed to strengthen families and improve long-term outcomes. We operate weekly support groups that provide a safe and confidential space for parents and caregivers to share experiences, receive peer encouragement, and gain practical guidance related to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), behavioral concerns, and navigating educational and healthcare systems. These meetings help reduce isolation, increase knowledge of rights, and build confidence in advocacy efforts. In addition, we provide health and wellness education that encourages improved nutrition, healthier lifestyle habits, and overall well-being for children and families. We promote balanced diets and preventative practices to address health disparities and support positive development. Each month, we conduct community outreach initiatives to meet essential needs. These efforts include distributing free clothing and hygiene products to families and offering free haircuts for children and caregivers. By addressing these basic needs, we promote dignity, self-esteem, and equitable access to resources. Through advocacy, education
I started this business in 2008 to create a legacy for my late mother who died at age 42. My drug-free me program was started at Bennett High School in 2010. We became a nonprofit in 2017. We need your support to keep our Bullying Stops Here & Drug-free Me Day events and youth programs going each year.
