EPIC
OFFERS
AWARD-WINNING PROGRAMS
that...
OUR MISSION
EPIC creates and administers innovative educational programs for youth and adults in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Our mission is to advance marginalized learners through innovation, empathy, volunteerism, diversity and partnerships.
WELCOME
94.7% of EPIC funding
goes directly to charitable activities
Please consider giving to to our causes.
Educational Program Innovations Charity Society (EPIC)
is a national award-winning registered Canadian charity and Nova Scotian incorporated society in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada since 1996.
EPIC During COVID
EPIC lost no time going online with our programs in April 2020 to offer our kids and parents continuity and support in these unprecedented times.
In September 2020, EPIC began running fully in-person and online, instituting safety protocols in accordance with NS Health and Safety and the NS Department of Education.
While there are fewer COVID restrictions in 2021, EPIC continues to respond to the needs of its clients by offering on-line tutor/mentoring for students who need it, as well as our full in-person programs in four sites.
Youth Peer & Outreach
The Youth Peer Program in Sydney
celebrated its 20 year in 2019.
In 2016, Outreach brought this award-winning model to three additional communities: Glace Bay, New Waterford and the Northside.
The program provides free, after-school tutoring & mentoring program for kids 8 - 18. High school or university students serve as volunteer tutor-mentors.
Parents PEACE
Since 2005, this facilitated parents group has been held one night a week with a focus on building healthier family relationships.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Youth Peer Program has forever changed my...life. As a volunteer and now an assistant...I am more outgoing, my leadership skills have sharpened, and I am always keeping an open, accepting mind. This job made me more positive. I am on the right path to becoming a teacher and I am so grateful. No job has been more challenging yet SO rewarding in my life. I am thankful to have ever had the opportunity to work with such wonderful people for an amazing program."
— Program Assistant