Community Empowerment Fest & Back to School Drive

Schedule

Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Pratt Park | Fredericksburg, VA

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Join Hope & Ability Workforce Foundation for our FREE Community Empowerment Fest & Back to School Drive — a day dedicated to empowering families, connecting the community to valuable resources, and preparing students for success.
We are also excited to officially introduce our Youth Pathways Program, focused on inspiring youth, building confidence, workforce readiness, mentorship, and creating positive pathways for the future.
This FREE family-friendly event will feature:
• Local Vendors & Small Businesses
• Community Resources
• Live Entertainment
• Giveaways
• Games & Activities
• School Supply Drive
• Workforce & Reentry Resources
• Youth Program Information & Community Partnerships
📍 John Lee Pratt Memorial Park
120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Vendor, sponsor, and community partner opportunities are still available.
📧 [email protected]

Hosted by Hope & Ability Workforce Foundation
Building Skills. Creating Futures.
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Pratt Park, 120 River Road,Falmouth, Virginia, Fredericksburg, United States

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