Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

EP!C To enrich the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

1913 W. Townline Road Peoria, IL 61615

Phone: (309) 691-3800 Email: info@epicci.org Website : epicci.org Facebook : @epiccentralillinois Twitter : @EPICcentralIL Instagram : @epiccentralillinois YouTube : @EPICPeoria LinkedIn : ep-c

VISION EP!C envisions a world where people with developmental disabilities are inspired, respected, engaged in their community and empowered to achieve their personal best, and where families, guardians, and advocates receive the knowledge, resourc es and support they need. VALUES Empowerment, Accountability and Inno vation WHAT WE DO We have been serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families since 1950 and continue to offer the highest standard of support and care. EP!C is committed to helping individuals with disabilities at all levels to achieve their goals and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a range of programs and services to provide EP!C individuals with the educational, residential, employment and caretaking resources they need. By empowering our participants to live their best life, we enrich their lives, the lives of their family members and larger Central and Southern Illinois communities.

KEY STAFF: Kim Cornwell, President and CEO Doris Hayes, Chief Operating Officer Steve Rollins, Chief Financial Officer Eric Sutter, Senior Vice President of Human Resources Ashley Schreck, Director of Marketing Colleen Halberg, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving Stephany Buhs, Senior Director of Residential Services Rachel Grys-Doan, Senior Director of Employment Services Claire Sharp, Senior Director of Community Day Services David Tankersley, Senior Director of Clinical Services BOARD MEMBERS: Chair, Pat Dean, Caterpillar Inc. Vice-Chair, John Kaiser, RSM US LLP Secretary, Kathy Dolan, Preckshot Pharmacy Treasurer, Lisa LaConte, State Farm Immediate Past Chair, Karen Whalen, Technicraft Member, Dr. Andrew Kerr, Learning Currents, LLC Member, Jim Jorgensen, RLI Member, Dan LaTurno, Peoria Production Solutions Member, Dr. Kiran Velpula, University of Illinois College of Medicine Member, Jackie Kellogg, Volunteer

DID YOU KNOW? EP!C currently helps over 100 people with cognitive differences in our community find employment, currently placed with 57 different employers, 12 of which are small businesses. We placed 74 job seekers during the pandemic, 37 participants have college degrees or professional training, there are 29 currently seeking employment and 12 on a waiting list to be supported.

HOW TO HELP Volunteer : One of the most valuable ways you can support EP!C is by donating your time. We can always use a helping hand and have many volunteer opportunities that suit a diverse range of interests and abilities. Advocate : We encourage friends, families and supporters to join us in advocating for support in addressing the issues and needs faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Be A Kind Human! Donate : Whether you want to make a one-time donation to EP!C or give on a more regular basis, there are several ways you can help us enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our signature event, Bon Appétit, is always held the 4th Thursday in March where be bring in a celebrity chef for a dazzling culinary experience.

EP!C FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS, INC. BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Member, Amanda Lowry, OSF HealthCare System Member, Kevin Barbier, CEFCU Wealth Management/Members Trust Member, Terry Waters, Retired, UnityPoint Health Peoria Member, Genna Buhr, Fondulac District Library

Chair, Tim Cassidy, Cassidy & Mueller P.C. Vice-Chair, Michael Joseph, UnityPoint Health Peoria Secretary, Chuck Dykhouse, Retired, Smith Barney Treasurer, Bryan Johnson, Allstate Financial Services Parliamentarian, Tom Feldman, Center for Health, ASC

Member, Dan Kouri, Lariat Steakhouse/Kouri’s Pub Member, Roberta Parks, Retired, UnityPoint Health Foundation Emeritus Member, Judi Gentry, Retired Emeritus Member, Keith Boswell, Retired, Caterpillar Inc.

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