Blogs - 2021

Your Year-End Giving Makes a Difference

Making a year-end contribution to the Exceptional Persons Foundation is an opportunity to ensure that individuals in your community have access to the assistance they need.

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The Giving Tree Tradition Continues

Now through December 19, support the Giving Tree by shopping online, in a local store, or by cash donation. This year we have 297 needs for 86 people we support! By fulfilling a need on the Giving Tree, you are providing a gift for someone who wouldn't have anything to open this holiday season without.

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COVID-19 & Flu Information

With flu season ramping up, we're here to remind you - getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu.

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Service Powered by Love

EPI along with their national association, American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), takes this week each year to celebrate the amazing work of a Direct Support Professional (DSP).

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EPI Becomes Five-Time Recipient of the Courier's Employers of Choice Award

Employees of Exceptional Persons, Inc., say the organization is one to be proud to work for as it cares and protects not only the people they support but every staff working for them.

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Care as Infrastructure

My first foray into the field of community-based services was when my wife and I got a job in a group home for six people with intellectual disabilities. It was January of 1983, and it was also a crash course in the service system – as it was then – and really into a new and different culture. All those years ago workforce and staffing were among our most primary challenges. We often worked six days a week because we could not find the additional staff we needed. In the ensuing 38 years services have changed dramatically, but our workforce challenges have remained.

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EPI's Longest Serving Employee Retires

Our longest serving employee retires after 44 years. Being curious how things have changed and how things have stayed the same, we sat down with Lin to find out.

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Virus News & EPI Actions

Let's take inspiration from the dedication, strength, and commitment demonstrated by the Olympic greats as we follow our plan.

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Deb Jungling: Cedar Valley Ovation Honoree

Congratulations to EPI's Chief Financial Officer, Deb Jungling, on receiving an Ovation award as one of the Iowa Women's Foundation Tributes!

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How to Apply for a Position Safely

Helpful reminders on how to safely apply for a position online.

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More Than You See 2021: Live. Work. Grow.

For the last SEVEN years More Than You See has worked to connect with people and bring our vision to life. This year is no different.

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Host Home Services Available at EPI

Through our Host Home Services, EPI helps people with a variety of needs find a supportive, family-like setting where they can gain independence and form strong, lasting friendships.

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Virus & Vaccine News

Here are some resources to share with your friends and family members around the vaccination as eligibility opens up.

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Vaccination Clinic Held for Persons Served

On March 17 and 18, EPI held part one of two vaccination clinics for persons served wanting to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Exciting New Opportunity at the HCDC-ALC

The Hawkeye Child Development Center (HCDC) - ALC is taking part in an on-going leadership training to help grow skills and provide the best possible care.

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