EPIC - Every Person Influences Children Inc

EPIC was born out of a tragedy experienced by our founder Robert Wilson.

In 1977, his wife, Linda lost her life at the hands of a 15-year-old neighbor they had befriended. Bob learned that throughout the child’s life, he had been placed in eleven different foster homes and had experienced years of abuse and neglect.

While it was too late to change what happened to his wife, Bob felt that it was not too late to help others who might experience the same fate. In 1980, he established EPIC in Buffalo, New York with a vision of preventing tragedies like his own. 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, 44 years later, EPIC works to fulfill Bob’s vision of a world where every child has a strong start and promising future.

Bob's legacy lives on in EPIC's tireless work to address critical issues facing the community:

• Just For Teens: Provides support and resources to teen parents, aiming to break the cycle of poverty and educational disadvantage.
• Ready, Set, Read: Tackles functional illiteracy in adults, empowering them with essential literacy skills.
• Families in Transition: Offers crucial assistance to parents navigating the court system to regain custody of their children.
• Car Seat Safety: Ensures the safety of children in vehicles by providing car seats and education to families in need.

EPIC recognizes that behind every statistic is a story of struggle and resilience. By providing comprehensive programs and support, EPIC is helping families in Buffalo write their next chapter filled with hope and opportunity.

EPIC's mission is strengthening families, building community and raising children who make a positive impact in the world.