Operation Backpack

EP join’s in on an important mission with Volunteers of America, Operation Backpack. Each year through Operation Backpack®, Volunteers of America-Greater New York ensures every student living in a New York City domestic violence or homeless shelter is equipped with a new backpack and grade-specific school supplies before …Read More

Golf Outing Supporting Westhab’s Mission

What is summer without a round of golf? Last month, the EP team attended Westhab, Inc. 20th Annual Golf Classic. A now yearly summer tradition for the team which benefits Westhab's mission of developing affordable housing and services to communities in NY. When founded in 1981, Westhab started acquiring vacant …Read More

Harlem Grown: A Day of Urban Farming

Established in 2011, Harlem Grown’s mission is to inspire youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition. Harlem Grown now operates 13 urban farms which have increased access to knowledge of healthy food for Harlem residents and …Read More

City Meals on Wheels

EP joined forces with City Meals on Wheels for our first volunteering event of 2023! The team helped deliver nutritious meals to elderly New Yorkers in Manhattan. It was a beautiful afternoon and a wonderful way for our team to bond all while helping a good cause. Meal …Read More

Art Packing Party with Free Arts NYC

Continuing with our volunteering efforts for the year, EP assisted Free Arts NYC with an art packing party! Free Arts NYC mission is to help empower youth from underserved communities through art and mentoring programs to develop their creativity, confidence, and skills to succeed. Throughout COVID, Free Arts …Read More

Yappy Hour at Animal Haven NYC

EP is happy to have had their first in person volunteering event since the start of the pandemic. What better way to start of the year than by visiting a local animal shelter? Founded in 1967, Animal Haven is a nonprofit organization that finds homes for abandoned cats and …Read More

A Look Ahead With Our Three 3’s Pledge

EP Engineering’s Three 3’s initiative is a pledge to give back to the community as follows – 3% of PROFIT is donated to charity, 3% of PTO TIME is dedicated to volunteering efforts and 3% of PROJECTS must be pro-bono work for institutions promoting community and sustainability. In …Read More

Volunteering Retreat – Woodstock Farm Sanctuary

This October, EP had it’s very first volunteering weekend retreat in Upstate, NY. The team dedicated a full Saturday during this getaway to volunteering with the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Founded in 2004, The Woodstock Farm Sanctuary started with a few fields and has since grown and has been …Read More

Farming Day with GrowNYC

EP partnered with GrowNYC for a full day of "farming" on Governors Island last month. GrowNYC's mission is to improve New York City's quality of life through environmental programs that transform communities block by block and empower all New Yorkers to secure a clean and healthy environment …Read More

Volunteers of America – Party in a Bag

EP Engineering partnered with Volunteers of America (VOA) for a virtual volunteering opportunity. The idea was to send some Spring cheer via a "Party in a Bag". 25 party bags were created and sent for kids (ages 4-12) who are currently at one of VOA’s Bronx housing …Read More