About Us
EPITOME OF SOUL was founded in 2012 in response to the lack of arts programming for underserved students in low-income communities. The organization currently serves the Passaic County, NJ community and surrounding areas through educational and arts advocacy, mentorship, and scholarship, with the purpose of placing arts back into schools.
Our Mission
Epitome of Soul, Inc. partners with community organizations to equip, empower, and encourage elementary and high school students to strive for academic excellence and cultural growth through the arts.
The Vision
Epitome of Soul aims to create a platform in performing arts celebrating all varieties of dance, drama, art and production design with the sole purpose of enriching the cultural dynamics of underserved school communities. Our primary initiative is to organize youth groups to undertake projects that benefit the community and encourage leadership, character, compassion, and good citizenship.
Awards & Recognition
2014 Mayor of Paterson’s Award for Civic Engagement
2014 Great Falls Rotary Club, Patersonians Making a Difference Beneficiary
2015 TD Bank Grantee
2015 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Pi Xi Omega Harvest of Hope Award
2017 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Florence Letcher Toms Award
2021 Positive Energy Contest Winner
Passaic County Cultural Heritage Council Award
2022 Anthem Awards Winner
Leadership
Nailah Butler
CEO and Co-founder
Synita Butler-Hatcher
Program Director
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Kim Thomas
Director
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Board of Directors
Richard Carter
AT&T
Anthony Miller
Professional Musician
Lonnie Morrison, Ph.D.
Retired Adjunct Instructor -Syracuse University Director - LM & Educational Associates, LLC
Kim Thomas
Merck Co.