We work equally hard
at being a good corporate
citizen as we do at being
a good company.
A compassionate organization paired with dedicated employees forms the ideal blend for exemplary corporate citizenship. From our inception, Epitec has consistently showcased a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the communities we engage with. The core values that unite us are the bedrock of our corporate identity. Among these, our sincere care for others stands out as a fundamental principle.
Forgotten Harvest rescues surplus food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it free of charge to local charities who work with people experiencing food insecurity throughout metro Detroit. They distribute an average of 144,000 pounds of surplus food to local charities six days a week, providing families in need with fresh and nutritious food.
Epitec partners with Forgotten Harvest to combat food insecurity in the community and support their charitable initiatives. Epitec’s team volunteers at Forgotten Harvest’s warehouse in Oak Park, Mich., dedicating time to package and sort food items. In February 2024, the team packaged meat sticks provided by a local vendor and sorted over 9,625 pounds of food, packaging 780 boxes of non-perishables to benefit nearly 10,000 people in the community.
Vista Maria is a nonprofit organization located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. It was founded in 1883 and provides a range of support programs and treatment services aimed at helping women and youth who are suffering from emotional trauma, substance abuse, and those who have been victims of human trafficking.
The organization offers mental health residential treatment programs, foster care and adoption services, transitional and independent living programs, and secure care for survivors of human trafficking. Additionally, Vista Maria provides education, after-school care, and advocacy for the welfare of children.
Their mission is to foster restorative relationships and deliver innovative care, treatment, and education so that vulnerable youth and families believe in their worth, heal, and build the skills for success. Vista Maria’s vision is for all children, families, and communities to achieve success through continuous learning and relationships that promote personal, family, and community well-being.
Through mentoring, leadership development, networking and technology experiences for all career cycles, the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) is dedicated to building a thriving and diverse IT talent pool in Michigan. As a top level sponsor, Epitec has been a longtime supporter of MCWT. We believe in the importance of nurturing technology-oriented professionals, and we lend volunteers, funds and time toward the various programs and events including the annual gala fundraiser, golf outing, networking events for IT professionals and Camp Infinity, a weeklong technology camp for middle school and high school girls. Many of our corporate employees also commit their time and talents to fulfill MCWT’s vision of making Michigan the No. 1 state for women in technology.
Epitec partners with Cass Community Social Services, a Detroit-based agency with a person-centered philosophy dedicated to providing food, housing, health services, and job programs. Our involvement with Cass Community Social Services has brought many opportunities for team members to work together, volunteer and support the organization.
Cass offers emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, and skill-building and employment programs. These services cater to individuals who are unhoused or impacted by housing insecurity, and those who have physical or mental disabilities, providing them with resources and support to improve their lives.
Epitec’s support of Cass Community Social Services includes their Tiny Homes Detroit project that helps people find self-reliance and inclusion through this rent-to-own program. Epitec’s team raised $240,000 in support of the construction of up to six tiny homes in the community.
