Join the Club: Epic Intentions

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Join the Club: Epic Intentions






By
Julia Faherty | April 11, 2017
• Atlanta, GA








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Epic Intentions serves as an interdisciplinary society of Georgia Tech volunteers whose purpose is to aid local nonprofits, social enterprises, and civic-minded entrepreneurs through service-oriented design projects.

Members of Epic Intentions are assigned to various projects working with Atlanta based nonprofit organizations. Teams of around five to six students, with one team leader, work together throughout the semester to complete their projects while developing technical skills.

Third-year computer science major and Vice President of Campus Relations Anna Herrera joined Epic Intentions during the spring of her second year at Tech. After applying to the organization, she was assigned as a team leader for the H.E.R.O. For Children project. H.E.R.O is a nonprofit organization in Georgia that focuses on quality of life care for children with HIV/AIDS.  

“Team leaders are the liaison between the nonprofit organizations and Epic Intentions," Herrera said. "The other team members work to complete the project using their unique skill sets.”

Each semester, the nonprofit organizations are recruited by the Epic Intentions board. Once a nonprofit agrees to work with the club, they give team leaders an idea of what they need. Then the team is assigned to the project, and it is up to them to decide specific details and goals.

Teams in the past have worked with organizations including Beloved Atlanta, the Center for Working Families, and Enchanted Closet. They have worked to improve marketing strategies, database systems, fundraising efforts, and more. Visit Epic Intentions’ website for a full list of projects.

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On Wednesday, April 12, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Epic Intentions will host its semesterly final presentation event. The event will take place in Room 105, D.M. Smith Building, and is free and open to the ...

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