Our Why

Mission

We partner with community organizations to cultivate confident, resilient girls of color by expanding access to youth development through leadership coaching and sports experiences that help them thrive today and lead tomorrow.

Vision

We envision a future where every girl has the access, support, and opportunity to play, grow, and lead through sport.

Values

Excellence

We are committed to providing research and evidence that will elevate program partners in their service delivery to girls of color in sports.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of collaboration and work with community-based partners to effectuate long-lasting, sustainable change.

Determination

We are determined to identify gaps and opportunities that exist in sports for girls of color and address them head-on.

Equity

We believe sports are a right and not a privilege for all girls, especially girls of color, who have been left behind.

Courage

We are fearless in our efforts and stand tall in face of racism and discrimination. We will fight for what is right in spite of potential backlash.

History

Formed in 2020, EPIC for Girls focuses on leveling the playing field for girls of color in sports. EPIC serves as the umbrella organization to amplify sports programming, call attention to the issues of inequity in sports, address incidence of violence occurring in the world of youth (girls) sports in Omaha. EPIC works alongside organizations providing accessible and affordable opportunities to compete in multiple sports, including but not limited to basketball, volleyball, soccer, dance, softball, gymnastics, track and field, golf, tennis, and swimming.

The staff and board members of EPIC have been diligently working over the past two years to set EPIC for Girls up for success and filling a much-needed gap in supportive services for girls of color in sports.  Resources provided to partner organizations include equipment; safe places to practice, play, and compete; financial support; leadership development courses; mental health training; and organizational capacity building.

EPIC’s purpose is to record the effectiveness and impact of its work and its partner organizations through research and evaluation. EPIC is the only organization focused on BIPOC girls in sports and is positioned to be a national model for other cities across the country.