The Epicenter

06/11/2026

When a local business says “yes,” real impact follows.

Last month Ourisman Toyota rallied their team to help meet real, immediate needs right here in our community. That kind of commitment makes a difference far beyond a single moment.

We’re proud to partner with leaders who believe in caring locally and lifting others—together.

Thank you Ourisman Toyota!

We are excited to celebrate being the Local Link Business Champion for May! 🎉 Through this partnership with The Epicenter, our contribution has helped address real needs identified and vetted by Harford County Public School Community School Specialists, ensuring support reaches local students and families where it can make the greatest impact.

We're proud to invest in programs that strengthen our community and provide support where it's needed most. 💙

Learn more about this unique initiative through The Landing Platform, powered by The EPICENTER: https://epi.landingplatform.org/

Harford County Public Schools

06/03/2026

Every great team deserves a red carpet moment. 🏆✨

This week, we celebrated the people who make it all possible. The EPI's End of Year Awards wasn't just a ceremony — it was a reminder of why we show up every day. We laughed together, played together, and shared the moments that prove what happens when a team is truly united around a mission.

And our newest team members? They got their flowers. 🌸 The EPI's are special awards given to our newest staff — recognizing not just their hard work, but the unique energy and personality they bring to our family. From walking the red carpet to holding that trophy, they earned every bit of it.

Our staff comes from every walk of life, and that's our strength. Every face in these photos represents someone who is actively empowering people, strengthening families, and building community and trust — not just as a job, but as a calling.

Here's to a year of showing up, giving back, and investing in the people and community around us. The best is still ahead. 🌟

05/19/2026

📚✨ Registration for THE ZONE Before & After School Care is NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 school year!

THE ZONE provides a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for students before and after school, including transportation to and from select schools, homework assistance, STEM activities, games, crafts, and more.
We are proud to serve families in:
📍 Aberdeen
• Bakerfield Elementary
• George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
• Halls Cross Roads Elementary
• Roye-Williams Elementary
📍 Abingdon
• Old Post Primary
• Old Post Intermediate
• William S. James Elementary

📍 Edgewood
• Edgewood Elementary
• Edgewood Middle School
• Deerfield Elementary
• Magnolia Elementary
• Magnolia Middle School
• Riverside Elementary

⚠️ Limited spots are available and programs fill quickly. Families are encouraged to register early to reserve their child’s spot for next school year.

Learn more & register today:
EPICENTERCC.ORG/ZONE

05/07/2026

Stories like this are a reminder that kindness reaches farther than we realize. 💚

We’re so grateful to see people connecting with our mission — even from hundreds of miles away. What started as someone discovering Hidden Gems online turned into real support for families in our community.

This is what the village looks like: people showing up, giving generously, and helping make sure neighbors have access to food, clothing, and essential support.

Take a moment to read this story, leave some encouragement, and consider how you can be part of the impact through donating, shopping, or sharing. Every act of generosity matters. 💚

He's never met the families we serve.
He lives hundreds of miles away.

And still — he showed up.

Our mission doesn't stop at county lines. 💚

Recently a man living in Massachusetts was browsing eBay when he stumbled across Hidden Gems — our online thrift store. He noticed we were listed as a charity, visited our website, and the same day sent a donation with a note we'll never forget:

"No one should go hungry or lack the right clothes, especially in winter. Thank you for helping the people society too often forgets."

That's the village in action.

Hidden Gems exists to give quality items a second life — and every sale directly funds food, clothing, and programs for families right here in our community.

Do you have jewelry, watches, or gently loved items sitting in storage?

One donation. One Saturday. Real impact for your neighbors.

Drop off at Tabitha's House or visit the link in bio to learn more. 📦

It takes a village. We're grateful you're part of ours.

05/05/2026

✨THANK YOU TEACHERS ✨

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we're celebrating the people who make The ZONE feel like a second home for so many Harford County kids. 💛

Our teachers show up every single day — for the early mornings, the homework struggles, the big wins — and they do it with so much love. They're not just staff. They're the heartbeat of this program.

The ZONE is before & after school care for families in Abingdon, Aberdeen, and Edgewood — offering safe, nurturing care every school day with meals, transportation, homework help, STEM, arts, gym time, and more.

To our incredible team: thank you. From the bottom of our hearts. 🙏

Want to learn more about The ZONE? Visit us at the link in bio.

04/29/2026

This month, we celebrate the heart behind everything we do—our volunteers. 💙

At The EPICENTER, our mission to empower people, strengthen families, and build community doesn't happen without you. Whether you're welcoming guests at a community program, tutoring a child at The ZONE After School Program, or packing and distributing food at the Food Pantry—every act of service leaves a lasting impact.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life, bringing their unique gifts and talents to meet real needs right here in our community. You are proof that when people show up for one another, something powerful happens.

Because of you, families are strengthened. Kids are supported. Neighbors are fed. Community is built.

Take a moment to show some love! 💙

Comment below with a THANK YOU for our incredible volunteers, or share what it means to have people who pour into this community with such dedication.

To every volunteer who has ever given your time, your talents, and your heart to The EPICENTER—thank you. We couldn't do this without you. 💙

04/28/2026

When two communities unite around what matters most — THIS is what happens! 🙌

The EPICENTER Community Center and Mountain Christian Church came together for Mother Son Date Knight and it was an absolute success! ⚔️💙 Both of our organizations exist for the same reason — to bring families closer and build real community. And that's exactly what this night was all about.

Thank you to every mom and son who showed up and made it unforgettable. This is what we're all about! 🔥

04/20/2026

💛 When a local business says “yes,” real impact follows.

Last month Bayside Cleaning rallied their team to help meet real, immediate needs right here in our community. That kind of commitment makes a difference far beyond a single moment.

We’re proud to partner with leaders who believe in caring locally and lifting others—together.

Thank you Bayside Cleaning!

04/17/2026

We're hiring — and we mean it when we say: when you join our team, you join a family. 💙
At The EPICENTER, your skills and talents don't just fill a role — they strengthen our community and make a real difference in the lives of others.
And honestly? This kind of work changes you too.

We're currently looking for people with a heart for community in areas like communications and youth programming!
If you're ready to be part of something meaningful, we'd love to meet you.

👉 Link in bio to explore open positions and apply!

04/17/2026

💚 A huge THANK YOU to our incredible EPIC Golf Tournament sponsors ⛳

This day would not be possible without your generosity, partnership, and belief in our mission. Your support helps create meaningful opportunities for the youth and families we serve through Camp EPIC and beyond.

Because of you, this tournament is more than a day on the course—it’s a day that fuels connection, growth, and life-changing impact in our communities.

We are so grateful for your continued commitment, encouragement, and investment in what we’re building together.

From all of us at The EPICENTER—thank you for standing with us and helping move our mission forward. 💚