1st Annual Community Empowerment Fest

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.

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