We’ve been in the Epic Change workshop (read: in my living room) for weeks now, and today we’ve met a major milestone. I almost feel like we need a drum roll. If you know a percussionist, let me know.

(Excuse me for being a little punchy. It’s just a touch of sleep deprivation. But seriously, today makes it all worth it. I’m a little excited.)

Today at Epic Change, we launched our new line of cards and gifts for the holiday season…and I can’t wait to hear what you think! Their sale seeks to prove our hypothesis: compelling stories of hope are assets that people in need can use to raise the income necessary to transform their own communities. If you believe that’s possible, and want to help us prove that it is, I hope you’ll make a purchase and help us spread the word.

We’ve called our inaugural line of cards and gifts the “Shine” collection, in honor of Mama Lucy, whose name is derived from a word that means “to shine.” She does, and by purchasing Epic Change gifts and cards, you’re helping to expand her school, and shine her light into the lives of even more children.

Products include candles by West Hollywood designer Timothy Jay as well as stationery and holiday greeting cards that feature artwork by children at the school and photos by award-winning photographer Tim Llewellyn. Greeting cards and stationery will be printed on recycled stock using vegetable and soy based inks by GreenerPrinter. Each product shares the hopeful story of someone whose life will be directly impacted by its purchase.

Every purchase you make at Epic Change represents an investment in the education and future of children, like Alice, Damares, Pius, Naomi, Gideon, and many more who have the potential to change the world. Each package of cards you buy adds a brick to a new classroom, and each candle you purchase adds two bricks. A new classroom requires about 1,000 bricks.

To help us accurately forecast demand, and have your items included on our first ship date, please place your order today. The first 50 candle orders will be wrapped in a bow made from a khanga (i.e., traditional dress) donated by the mother of a student at Mama Lucy’s school.

I hope you’ll give the gift of hope this holiday season, and will share our unique catalog with your colleagues, family and friends.

Thanks so much!

Stacey

PS: Here’s a few other ways you can support Epic Change during the holidays:

* Create a gift registry to collect donations for Epic Change instead of holiday gifts.
* Give the gift of philanthropic travel by giving your loved ones the trip of a lifetime.
* Share Epic Change holiday cards & gifts on your blog or website.
* Make a donation to spread hope this holiday season.