EP!C Family Cookout

5/5/2017

One of my very favorite local organizations to be the volunteer photographer for is EP!C and yesterday I got to photograph the annual cookout for the individuals served by EP!C and their families. Since I was in about 2nd grade I have had a close friend with disabilities and we keep in contact to this date. Every time I serve EP!C as their volunteer photographer I think of my good friend Tim!

EP!C has been serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families since 1950.
It began as a group of Peoria-area parents wanting to provide their children with education and opportunity, an unprecedented service for individuals with disabilities at the time. This founding group of parents established a school for their children.

They grew and added new programs and services, and in 2013, they changed our name from PARC (Peoria Association of Retarded Citizens) to EP!C, which stands for Empower People, Inspiring Capabilities.

What began as a service for ten has served over 600, enriching the lives of adults with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, epilepsy, and other intellectual or developmental disabilities. They are also a resource for our participant’s families, offering support through care, information, and encouragement.

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Jenni Williams Photography provides clients with an experience like you've never had before. Style and Concept Consultation, Professional Hair and Makeup Artistry, Custom fun and relaxing session, Lunch, Reveal and Order appointment (on-site childcare included if needed) and Professional Art Installation.

Jenni Williams has her Associates of Applied Arts in Professional Photography and graduated in 2000 from Hawkeye Community College Jenni also has earned a Bachelors of Applied Business in Entrepreneurship from Lincoln College in 2021, where she graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors.

Jenni moved to Peoria in 2009 and is a proud wife to Ryan and mother to Arianna, Nola Sue, Brixen, Ember (angel baby) and is expecting in March of 2022.
Jenni loves cooking, camping, gardening, personal development, traveling (especially cruising!) and is a HUGE believer in ‘The Secret’

Jenni gave back through her volunteer work with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep for 10+ years, where she was a volunteer photographer and Area Coordinator and has donated over $50,000 in gift certificates to local charities, fundraisers and organizations.

EP!C Family Cookout

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