OUR STORY...

In 1977, Bob and Linda Wilson were living in Buffalo, NY, raising their four daughters. They exemplified "The City of Good Neighbors", staying involved with and supporting their community, including their next door neighbor, a teen living in foster care. One day, Bob returned home to find Linda murdered by that same neighboring boy.


EPIC was founded through Bob's tragic balance of grief and sorrow, and empathy and curiosity. He explored the boy’s past to find that he had lived in 11 foster homes in his 15 years, and grown to think that abuse and neglect were the norm.


Linda's death devastated Bob, but also inspired him to dedicate the rest of his years to prevent tragedies like his own. He created EPIC in 1980, intent on supporting families, schools and communities to prevent child abuse and neglect. By offering parenting, family engagement, youth services and professional development, he united the village it takes to raise a child.


Now, 43 years later, EPIC works to fulfill Bob’s vision of a world where every child has a strong start and a promising future. 


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OUR VISION


A world where every child has a strong start and a promising future.


OUR MISSION


Strengthening families and building community to raise children who make a positive impact in the world.



OUR VALUES


We value all children and their potential to shape our future.


We value all families as the core foundation of a child’s growth and wellbeing.


We value all communities and our combined ability to educate, advocate and support children and families.


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OUR VISION


A world where every child has a strong start and a promising future.



OUR MISSION


Strengthening families and building community to raise children who make a positive impact in the world.



2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2021 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

OUR VALUES


We value ALL CHILDREN and their potential to shape our future.


We value ALL FAMILIES as the core foundation of a child’s growth and wellbeing.


We value ALL COMMUNITIES and our combined ability to educate, advocate and support children and families.


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