Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center

Gingerbread House Kit

Get creative for a cause! We&rsquo;re inviting local businesses, families, and community members to join our &quot;Homes of Hope&quot; Gingerbread House Decorating Contest &mdash; a community-driven holiday event to raise funds and awareness for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Each participant will receive a standard gingerbread house kit to decorate based on the theme: 🎄 &ldquo;Homes of Hope&rdquo; &ndash; because everyone deserves a safe place to call home.<hr data-start="934" data-end="937" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h3 data-end="962" data-start="939" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🗓️ Key Dates</h3><ul data-end="1247" data-start="963" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1015" data-start="963" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Until Nov 2: Register and pay entry fee ($35)</li><li data-end="1084" data-start="1016" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Nov 18-20: Pick up gingerbread house kit &amp; design guidelines (Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan County Outreach Offices)</li><li data-end="1136" data-start="1085" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Nov 30: Submit completed house for display (Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan County Outreach Offices)</li><li data-end="1136" data-start="1085" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dec 4&ndash;13: Public display at The Ice House (138 Independence Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411) and online $1-per-vote fundraising begins</li><li data-end="1136" data-start="1085" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dec 14: Optional - Pick up gingerbread house at The Ice House (138 Independence Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411)</li><li data-end="1136" data-start="1085" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dec 16: Winners announced!</li></ul><hr data-start="1249" data-end="1252" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h3 data-end="1277" data-start="1254" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🧁 Entry Fee: $35</h3>Includes: ✅ A gingerbread house kit ✅ Entry into the contest ✅ Public display at The Ice House✅ Online voting page featuring photos of your house ✅ Promotion via EPEC&rsquo;s social media ✅ Chance to win prizes in multiple categories<hr data-start="1489" data-end="1492" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h3 data-end="1522" data-start="1494" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🏆 Awards &amp; Categories</h3><ul data-end="1696" data-start="1523" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1567" data-start="1523" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">People&rsquo;s Choice Award - 1st, 2nd, 3rd (most $ votes)</li><li data-end="1596" data-start="1568" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Most Creative Design&nbsp;(voted on by MAC Staff &amp; Board)</li><li data-end="1696" data-start="1597" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Most Empowering Design&nbsp;(Voted on by EPEC Staff &amp; Board) Winners receive prizes, recognition, and social media spotlight!</li></ul><hr data-start="1698" data-end="1701" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">This is a great opportunity for local artists, families, and community groups to show off their skills while supporting EPEC&rsquo;s mission of empowerment, safety, and hope.Space is limited &mdash; sign up early! For more info, contact: Christine Divelbiss, christine@swcinc.org

Get creative for a cause! We’re inviting local businesses, families, and community members to join our "Homes of Hope" Gingerbread House Decorating Contest — a community-driven holiday event to raise funds and awareness for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Each participant will receive a standard gingerbread house kit to decorate based on the theme: 🎄 “Homes of Hope” – because everyone deserves a safe place to call home.<hr />🗓️ Key Dates<ul><li>Until Nov 2: Register and pay entry fee ($35)</li><li>Nov 18-20: Pick up gingerbread house kit &amp; design guidelines (Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan County Outreach Offices)</li><li>Nov 30: Submit completed house for display (Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan County Outreach Offices)</li><li>Dec 4–13: Public display at The Ice House (138 Independence Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411) and online $1-per-vote fundraising begins</li><li>Dec 14: Optional - Pick up gingerbread house at The Ice House (138 Independence Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411)</li><li>Dec 16: Winners announced!</li></ul><hr />🧁 Entry Fee: $35Includes: ✅ A gingerbread house kit ✅ Entry into the contest ✅ Public display at The Ice House✅ Online voting page featuring photos of your house ✅ Promotion via EPEC’s social media ✅ Chance to win prizes in multiple categories<hr />🏆 Awards &amp; Categories<ul><li>People’s Choice Award - 1st, 2nd, 3rd (most $ votes)</li><li>Most Creative Design (voted on by MAC Staff &amp; Board)</li><li>Most Empowering Design (Voted on by EPEC Staff &amp; Board) Winners receive prizes, recognition, and social media spotlight!</li></ul><hr />This is a great opportunity for local artists, families, and community groups to show off their skills while supporting EPEC’s mission of empowerment, safety, and hope.Space is limited — sign up early! For more info, contact: Christine Divelbiss, christine@swcinc.org

Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center

"Homes for Hope" Gingerbread House Competition 2026

Gingerbread House Kit

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