What People are Saying

Frank DiBraccio,Interactive Designer, FlyDesign

“Working with EPIC and Organic School Project was truly a model for what should be the perfect client+vendor relationship. Together, we worked hand-in-hand in re-telling the Organic School Project story. Because of our intimate collaboration, OSP discovered the value of strategy and design, while the EPIC team had the opportunity to flex their talents while making a difference.”
Mig Reyes, Interactive Designer, Threadless

“I want to thank you for the brilliant work you’ve carried out with EPIC over the past several months on behalf of Literacy Chicago. As the effort wraps and our new materials soon become a reality, the depth of your accomplishment is all the more impressive and humbling. How can we ever thank you for assembling the team and doing such a wonderful work for us? I hope you can understand the magnitude of your efforts, and how much good an organization like EPIC does.”
Barry Benson, Executive Director, Literacy Chicago

“Everyone can provide a dollar here and a dollar there for non-for-profits, but giving your time and talents is much more rewarding and reap much deeper rewards. Being able to have a project that your fully dedicated to and see it blossom is more impactful than any dollar I could donate.”
Kelly Stein, Strategist

“EPIC is a wonderful way for a creative person to be generous with his or her natural gifts, and that generosity comes back tenfold in the form of appreciation. I really got that our EPIC client valued our perspective, our ideas and partnership. It’s a huge psychic reward.”
Mark Drozd, Creative Director, Simple Truth

“I was so thrilled to be included and encouraged to take part in the concept, planning, & strategy… doesn’t happen all that often for a Photographer!”
Roo Way, Photographer

“Last night was fantastic, you have done a great job organizing this, and I think it is going to have a lasting influence in Chicago, and perhaps beyond. Congratulations, and thank you for the opportunity to be a sponsor.”
Doug Hoogstra, Account Executive, Darwill Printing

“The Organic School Project staff gasped in AWE when we initially opened the home page. AWE, you guys. Everybody loves it, and we are so happy to finally be entering the 21st century with a website that works for us instead of against us!”
Sen Haines, Organic School Project

“Sometimes we advertising professionals come together to use our powers for good. And nothing feels better than that.”
Myra Mazzei, Art Director/Designer

“EPIC provided me opportunity to step away from client work and connect with other Chicago creatives to develop a campaign for a deserving nonprofit—all while having fun!”
Megan N. Meier, Public Relations Professional

“At the very end of the last meeting, when we wrapped up reviewing the entire site with the client, the Executive Director looked at all of us and said ‘This is just a dream come true’. it was a great moment and everyone in the room had a huge smile on their face!”
Kelly Kaminski, Creative Director, Owner of Grip Design

“You already do your job for 40 hours a week, it’s easy to take the skills you realize you have developed and donate your time to such a great organization. Seeing and hearing how much this can drastically change a company’s ability to help others is extremely rewarding….and it’s fun to work with others in the industry.”
Elizabeth Wheeler, Account Manager, VSA Partners

“While all volunteer opportunities give you a chance to get that ‘warm-fuzzy’ feeling, it’s particularly nice when you get to use your skills and talents in the process. You feel that you’re really contributing something that is unique, valuable and effective.”
Kay Daly, Freelance Writer

“Being EPIC is the exact opposite of feeling EPIC. The non-for-profits that we are helping have an extreme impact in our community, and that is both inspiring and humbling. Having the opportunity to contribute to this cause and theirs is a gratifying experience.”
Josh Blaylock, Senior Designer, Grip Design

“Few things in life are as meaningful as helping other people. EPIC gave me the opportunity to not only help a group in need, but also help myself by becoming more aware of the world I live in.”
Brendan Shanley, Print and Web Designer, McGuffin

“It’s the best of all worlds to have the opportunity to do great work alongside other passionate, talented people in a venue that facilitates excellent work for great non-profits. The experience was stimulating, creatively sharpening, and of course, fun. It’s a brilliant way to mobilize creatives to use what they do to make a lasting difference, and I was excited to be a part of it.”
Tim Lapetino, Creative Director, Hexanine

“A rewarding experience working with talented creatives, doing good, and building friendships along the way.”
Anthony Zinni, Interactive Designer, Zinni Design

“The advertising world can sometimes be perceived as aggressive and competitive, so it’s refreshing to come together with a group of people from different agencies to work towards a common goal. It’s so important to recognize that these creative talents can be put to use for positive social change.”
Katrina Limbaugh, Director of Communications, Zig Ideas