Happiness Bag helps individuals with developmental needs build independence, inclusion, and long-term well-being through high-quality, sustainable programs. Since joining the organization in 2013, Jana Crowder has dedicated much of her adult life to advancing that mission, while EPIC Insurance Midwest has stood behind her through leadership support, employee participation, public advocacy, and financial contributions. As Vice President of the Board and a member of several committees, Jana helps guide strategy and fundraising, and she also brings Happiness Bag to life for the community by appearing as Sunny the Happiness Bag at public events.
That spirit was on full display during 12 Points Night Out, when EPIC’s support helped Jana attend as Sunny alongside several of Happiness Bag’s friends to lead inclusive exercises for local children and families. The event created a welcoming space for movement, confidence, and connection, while showing how community partnerships can open doors for people of all abilities.
“EPIC’s support helps us turn inclusion into action,” says Jana Crowder. “It allows Happiness Bag to reach more people, strengthen community connections, and create meaningful opportunities for our friends to thrive.”
A $10,000 Make More Happen Award would help Happiness Bag expand classes and community outings, covering supplies, transportation, facility access, and staffing for programs that build life skills, social interaction, and healthy living.
Vote for EPIC Insurance Midwest and Happiness Bag to help this important mission grow.
Happiness Bag will always own a piece of my heart ❤️ Great people who knows how to make your heart happy. I love them all.
A great organization that does so much fir so many!
Happiness Bag is the best place when it comes to loving, caring, and dedicated staff taking care of our friends. I couldn’t see myself anywhere else, and am proud to have called Jodi my boss lady for the past 5 years. Thank you everyone who pushed us over the top!!!!
A great and needed organization for friends in our community!
Happiness Bag is such an amazing organization.
Help carry the torch to let this light shine
I love seeing the members when they come to the Master Gardener events during the fair!
This is a great organization. Full of very supportive and caring people
It serves a very deserving segment of society
Happiness Bag is a wonderful organization.
These people do great things.
Great organization.
Couldn’t have a more deserving, honest, reputable organization
This is a great organization!
This is a great place for special needs people.
My Grandson has gone here for years. It has been great for him! Jodi and everyone one the works there are amazing!
Keep up the good work!
This is an amazing facility with thoughtful caring individuals running it. They deserve everything wonderful that can come their way
Happiness Bag is a wonderful place for special needs children of all ages. My daughter has benefited so much by going there and the staff and entire organization do a tremendous job with the clients. My daughter comes home every weekend and says “I can’t wait to go back next week”.
Truly the happiest place to be! So blessed to have found a home here.
I love happiness bag!!!! Great place and Jodi is awesome!
Happiness Bag is the BEST!! Jodi and the crew are awesome!
Happiness Bag is the BEST!!
Happiness Bag is the absolute BEST and most deserving ❤️
Happiness Bag is a truly wonderful place.
Happiness Bag is such an amazing program and they deserve to win!
Happiness Bag is a wonderful program! Such kind people!
Thank you Epic Insurance!
Thank you EPIC Insurance and Liberty Mutual.
We love Happiness Bag and the programs
This is amazing!
Love everything about happiness bag the friends love being there and all the activities they get to do
They help so many people. Wonderful deserving group.
An amazing and deserving organization. They do so much for their friends!
this is such a great place for the handicaped. My son went there and loved it.
This is such a great cause, thanks for the support Epic insurance
Thank you EPIC Insurance and Liberty Mutual for your support of Happiness Bag and our mission of inclusion.
Love Epic Ins. And Happiness Bag!
Jana – you are a rock star!! Thank you for your big heart in serving for this worthwhile organization!
Thank you for your amazing work!
Amazing work, everyone!
What an amazing organization! Thank you for all you do to support your community!
Thank you for the wonderful work you’re doing to support your community!