1st Annual Community Empowerment Fest

1st Annual Community Empowerment Fest

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There will be food and drink vendors, live dj, free school supplies, and workshops for the kids, free nonprofit resources and much more... Hope & Ability Workforce Foundation Community Empowerment Fest & Back-to-School Drive 2026 📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 John Lee Pratt Memorial Park Building Skills. Creating Futures. Join Hope & Ability Workforce Foundation for a day of community connection, family fun, resources, and empowerment as we bring together local organizations, businesses, service providers, and families from across the region. What to Expect 🎵 Live DJ Entertainment Music throughout the event Family-friendly atmosphere Community engagement and announcements 🎒 Back-to-School Support School supply giveaways (while supplies last) 🎁 Giveaways & Raffles Gift cards Restaurant certificates Family-friendly prizes Community partner giveaways Kids & Family Activities 🛠️ Home Depot Kids Workshop Kits Hands-on building activities for children Take-home project kits STEM and creativity-focused fun 🎨 Additional Family Activities Games and interactive activities Community engagement stations Youth enrichment opportunities Family-friendly entertainment Community Resource Village Meet organizations and agencies providing information and support in areas. Featured Community Partners Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department The Home Depot Kids Workshop Program Zoe and more.. Shop & Support Local Vendors Browse products and services from local small businesses, entrepreneurs, artisans, and community organizations. Featured vendors currently include: Brown Sugar Honey Co. Sugar & Pop Elie’s Lemonade Layers of Flavor Pressed & Loaded This & That Merchandise and more.. Volunteer Opportunities Community members are welcome to volunteer with: Event setup and breakdown Registration and check-in Activity stations School supply distribution Resource support Admission 🎉 FREE to Attend Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a day dedicated to strengthening our community through resources, opportunity, and connection. Hosted by Hope & Ability Workforce Foundation Building Skills. Creating Futures. [Eventbrite tags: Other, Community & Culture, Festival or Fair, empowermentday, localunityevent, communityfest2024, annualfest1st, festforchange]