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Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center

Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center supports victims of domestic violence through advocacy, education, and community resources, fostering empowerment and safety in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan Counties.

Cool off with a fun-filled family day! Thanks to the generosity of JayDee&#39;s Family Fun Center, one lucky winner will receive a Family 4-Pack of Water Park Passes (valued at up to $60). Each pass includes admission to the Water Park PLUS FREE Mini Golf, making it the perfect way to enjoy a summer day together. Splash in the water park, challenge your family to a round of mini golf, and create memories that will last all season long! 💦&nbsp;Prize Includes: Family 4-Pack of Water Park Passes ⛳&nbsp;Bonus: FREE Mini Golf with each water park admission 🎁 Prize Value: Up to $60 A huge thank you to JayDee&#39;s Family Fun Center for donating this fantastic prize and supporting our fundraiser! 💜

JayDee's Family Fun Center Water Park Family 4-Pack Raffle

Enter for a chance to win our &ldquo;Threads of Empowerment&rdquo; quilt &mdash; handcrafted to honor the strength and resilience of survivors in our community. &ldquo;Love Is Love&rdquo; is a beautifully machine-stitched quilt that celebrates compassion, inclusion, and the power of love in all its forms. Featuring vibrant craftsmanship and heartfelt detail, this one-of-a-kind piece was generously donated by Bridget M. in support of our mission. A meaningful addition to any home, this quilt serves as both a cozy keepsake and a statement of hope, acceptance, and empowerment. Every ticket you purchase helps the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center provide safe shelter, crisis support, and healing programs for people experiencing domestic violence. Thank you for standing with survivors and wrapping our community in care, one stitch at a time. Winner will need to pick up the quilt at one of our Outreach Offices in Berkeley, Jefferson or Morgan County.

Threads of Empowerment Quilt Raffle

Join us for an afternoon where women can learn, connect, and grow together while supporting an important cause in our community. This empowering event will focus on&nbsp;practical, easy-to-remember techniques that could make all the difference in a tough situation. Participants will gain tools to help them feel stronger, safer, and more confident in everyday life. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. This seminar is offered by donation, with all proceeds benefiting the&nbsp;Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center and their mission to provide safe shelter, advocacy, and education for survivors of domestic violence in our community. During this seminar, you&rsquo;ll learn: &bull; Effective self-defense moves for real-life situations&bull; How to improve awareness and avoid danger&bull; Confidence-building techniques&bull; Trauma-informed techniques that support healing, safety, and personal empowerment&bull; Simple but powerful strategies designed for any skill level These techniques are designed to help women move&nbsp;with confidence, defend themselves when necessary, and strengthen their sense of personal empowerment. About the Instructor The seminar will be led by Carol Ann Williams, founder of Instinctive Defense LLC and a Certified Women&rsquo;s Self-Defense Instructor with nearly a decade of experience empowering women through awareness and personal safety training. Carol Ann began her martial arts journey studying Tang Soo Do before expanding into women&rsquo;s self-defense and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Her passion for empowering women has led her to teach self-defense programs at universities including West Virginia University, Fairmont State University, Shepherd University, and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. She has worked with the Sexual Assault Response Team in Martinsburg, WV and has spoken at schools, women&rsquo;s shelters, Girl Scout meetings, health fairs, and community organizations. Carol Ann has taught women and girls ranging from age 9 through their 60s, always focusing on awareness, confidence, leadership, and the power of trusting your instincts. Her motivating teaching style and compassionate approach make her a powerful advocate for helping women become stronger, more confident, and better prepared. Special Thanks This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Renzo Gracie Martinsburg, who have donated their space to host this seminar. Come ready to learn, build confidence, and support survivors in our community. 💜 Your participation helps make a difference.

SheMoves/SheDefends Empowerment & Self Defense

Join us for our Adult Egg Hunt Fundraiser (Age 18+)! Guests will search for hidden eggs filled with CASH and other exciting prizes and surprises &mdash; but the greatest treasure is the impact you&rsquo;ll make. Every egg opened supports the life-changing work of Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC), whose mission is to eliminate violence against all people. Proceeds from this event help EPEC protect victims, prevent violence, and empower survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Through shelter, advocacy, legal support, and prevention education, EPEC provides survivors with the resources they need to reclaim safety, stability, and hope. We&rsquo;re grateful to our location sponsor, The Bavarian Inn, for hosting this special event. Join us from 4:00&ndash;5:00 PM before the hunt for drink specials and raffles to kick off the fun! Be sure to bring your own basket or bag to collect your eggs &mdash; you won&rsquo;t want to miss a single treasure. After the hunt, keep the evening going by making dinner reservations at The Bavarian Inn by calling 304-876-2551. Gather your friends, enjoy a little friendly competition, and spend your afternoon making a meaningful difference &mdash; because together, we can break the cycle of violence, one egg at a time. 🐣💛

Adult Egg Hunt Fundraiser

Grab your besties and join us for a Galentine&rsquo;s Bingo Brunch&mdash;a joyful, feel-good fundraiser celebrating friendship, empowerment, and community spirit. ✨ Event Details ✨📅 Date: Sunday, February 22nd📍 Location: Pendleton Hall, Charles Town, WV🕥 Doors Open: 10:30 AM🎱 Bingo Begins Promptly: 11:30 AM🎟 Tickets: Starting at $20 each Enjoy delicious brunch bites, exciting games of bingo, a cash bar, and plenty of laughs&mdash;all while supporting an important cause. Proceeds from this event go directly to the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC), helping support victims of domestic violence in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan Counties. 💕 Dress to impress in red or pink&mdash;we&rsquo;ll be awarding a fun Best Dressed prize, so don&rsquo;t hold back!🍷 Sip, snack, and shout &ldquo;BINGO!&rdquo; for a great cause. 👯&zwj;♀️ Ladies, this one&rsquo;s for you&mdash;but gentlemen are absolutely welcome too! 🔞 Must be 18+ to attend Don&rsquo;t miss this fabulous day of fun and purpose&mdash;grab your tickets now! 💕🎉

Galentine's Bingo Brunch Fundraiser

Thank you for considering sponsoring our event!  All proceeds raised from this event will be split between EPEC and CAV. Funds will be used to support survivors of domestic violence and intervention services to eliminate domestic violence in our community!  Tax receipt provided upon request.  When purchasing your ticket, Zeffy will offer you an option to donate to Zeffy, you can choose "other" and insert $0, if you choose not to donate.

80s Decade Dance Sponsorships

🎉 You Voted, We Listened! 🎤 Get ready to flashback to the &lsquo;80s with the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center &amp; Community Alternatives to Violence! 🌟 ✨ What to Expect:🎶&nbsp;Karaoke &ndash; Sing your heart out to &lsquo;80s hits! 🕺&nbsp;Dancing &ndash; Bust out your best moves! 🎭&nbsp;Costume Contest &ndash; Rock your best &lsquo;80s look! 🏆&nbsp;Community Awards &ndash; Honoring those making a difference! 🧩&nbsp;Bingo &ndash; Play to win and support a great cause! 🎟️&nbsp;50/50 Raffle &ndash; You could win big while giving back! 🖊️ Silent Auction &ndash; Bid on amazing items from local businesses and supporters! All proceeds support survivors of domestic violence and fund intervention services to help end abuse in our community. 💜 📅&nbsp;Date: October 25, 2025 📍 Location: 108 S. Samuel Street, Charles Town, WV &ndash; Pendleton Hall Don&rsquo;t miss this totally rad night for an even more important cause! Grab your friends, throw on your best &lsquo;80s gear, and let&rsquo;s make a difference together! 💫 #BackToThe80s #DecadeDance #SupportSurvivors #EPEC #CAV #80sNightForACause

1980's Decade Dance

The Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC) invites you to become a sponsor for our Empowered Hearts Safe Love Art Contest, a fun and meaningful way for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade (Jefferson &amp; Berkeley Counties) to express what safe love &mdash; kindness, respect, and caring &mdash; means to them. Why Sponsor?<ul data-end="1870" data-start="1633" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1722" data-start="1633" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Support children expressing creativity and learning about safe, healthy relationships</li><li data-end="1804" data-start="1723" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Promote your business or organization to local families and community members</li><li data-end="1870" data-start="1805" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Show your commitment to fostering safe and caring communities</li></ul> Event Details:<ul data-end="2011" data-start="1897" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1962" data-start="1897" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Contest Deadline: March 2th, 2026 (for kids in K&ndash;5th grade Berkeley and Jefferson Counties)</li><li data-end="1962" data-start="1897" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Winners Announced: March 16th, 2026</li></ul>

The Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC) invites you to become a sponsor for our Empowered Hearts Safe Love Art Contest, a fun and meaningful way for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade (Jefferson & Berkeley Counties) to express what safe love — kindness, respect, and caring — means to them.Why Sponsor?Support children expressing creativity and learning about safe, healthy relationshipsPromote your business or organization to local families and community membersShow your commitment to fostering safe and caring communitiesEvent Details:Contest Deadline: March 2th, 2026 (for kids in K–5th grade Berkeley and Jefferson Counties)Winners Announced: March 16th, 2026

Empowered Hearts 2026 Safe Love Art Contest - Sponsorships

Thank you for stepping up to volunteer with Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center 💜 Your screening fee helps us keep survivors, staff, and fellow volunteers safe while we provide intervention services for people experiencing domestic violence. Please complete this form to securely submit your volunteer screening fee. Once it&rsquo;s processed, our team will contact you with next steps so you can get started supporting a safer, more empowered community. 🎉

Thank you for stepping up to volunteer with Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center 💜 Your screening fee helps us keep survivors, staff, and fellow volunteers safe while we provide intervention services for people experiencing domestic violence.Please complete this form to securely submit your volunteer screening fee. Once it’s processed, our team will contact you with next steps so you can get started supporting a safer, more empowered community. 🎉

Volunteer Screening Fee Submission

This May, turn your movement into meaningful impact. Join us for Miles for Mental Health, a flexible, choose-your-own-pace fundraiser benefiting the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center. Whether you walk, run, bike, or hike, every mile you complete helps raise awareness and critical funds to support survivors and strengthen mental health services in our community. Participate on your own schedule, set a personal goal (like 10 miles in May!), and invite friends and family to support you through pledges&mdash;per mile or as a flat donation. Participants who raise $150 or more will receive a FREE event t-shirt (available for pickup mid-June or shipped for $8 if you&rsquo;re outside the area). All participants will also receive a digital completion certificate&mdash;perfect for sharing your accomplishment and inspiring others! Top fundraisers will be recognized, and every step you take helps create safer, healthier futures for those we serve. Walk it. Run it. Bike it. Hike it. Move for Mental Health.

This May, turn your movement into meaningful impact. Join us for Miles for Mental Health, a flexible, choose-your-own-pace fundraiser benefiting the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center.Whether you walk, run, bike, or hike, every mile you complete helps raise awareness and critical funds to support survivors and strengthen mental health services in our community. Participate on your own schedule, set a personal goal (like 10 miles in May!), and invite friends and family to support you through pledges—per mile or as a flat donation.Participants who raise $150 or more will receive a FREE event t-shirt (available for pickup mid-June or shipped for $8 if you’re outside the area). All participants will also receive a digital completion certificate—perfect for sharing your accomplishment and inspiring others!Top fundraisers will be recognized, and every step you take helps create safer, healthier futures for those we serve.Walk it. Run it. Bike it. Hike it. Move for Mental Health.

Miles for Mental Health

Grab your boots and your best country outfit&mdash;it&#39;s time to hit the dance floor for a great cause! Join the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center for Boots &amp; Bubbles, an afternoon of line dancing, country music, and community fun, all while supporting survivors of domestic violence. Whether you&#39;re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or you&#39;re a seasoned dancer, this event is designed for everyone! Doors Open: 2:00 PM 2:30&ndash;3:30 PM | Beginner Hour - Learn basic steps and some of the most popular beginner-friendly line dances with instructor Jacqueline of Lovin&#39; the Line. No experience needed - just come ready to have fun! 3:30&ndash;5:00 PM | Open Dance - Once you&#39;ve learned the basics (or if you already know them!), stick around for open dancing where all skill levels are welcome. Request your favorite dances, enjoy great country music, and dance the afternoon away! Enjoy our Dirty Soda Bar, enter our Best Dressed Contest, and spend the afternoon making memories while helping provide safety, hope, and healing for survivors in our community. Every ticket purchased helps the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center provide emergency shelter, crisis intervention, advocacy, and supportive services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Bring your friends, wear your favorite boots (and maybe a little sparkle!), and join us for an unforgettable afternoon where every step makes a difference.

Boots & Bubbles Line Dance Fundraiser

Join us for a Succulent Planter Workshop benefiting the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC)!Whether you&#39;re a seasoned plant lover or just looking for a fun afternoon out, this hands-on workshop is the perfect opportunity to create a beautiful succulent arrangement while supporting survivors in our community. 🌵 What&#39;s Included: ✨ A 30-minute guided workshop with Opal&#39;s Garden ✨ Your choice of planter/pot ✨ Three succulents to design your own unique arrangement Join us Saturday, September 26th | Choose a session between 12:00 PM &ndash; 3:30 PM All proceeds benefit the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC), whose mission is to protect victims, prevent violence, and empower survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.

Succulent Planter Workshop Fundraiser

Rev your engines and join us for the Purple Thunder Charity Ride, a powerful community event dedicated to raising awareness and support for survivors of domestic violence. Every mile ridden helps the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC) continue its mission of protecting victims, preventing violence, and empowering survivors throughout our region. Whether you&#39;re a seasoned rider or simply looking for a meaningful way to support a great cause, we invite you to ride alongside fellow motorcycle enthusiasts for a day of camaraderie, scenic roads, and community impact. Event DetailsDate: Saturday, October 24th, 2026Registration Opens: 8:30 AM (Raffles &amp; 50/50) Kickstands Up: 10:00 AM Starting Location: Inwood Lions PavilionRide Stops - Cushwa Brewing, Harpers Ferry Brewing, Amani Brewing, Potomac Ridge Brewery Why We RideDomestic violence affects individuals and families in every community. By participating in the Purple Thunder Charity Ride, you are helping EPEC provide critical services including emergency shelter, advocacy, legal support, crisis intervention, prevention education, and resources for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and human trafficking. All profits from this event benefit the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC), a nonprofit organization serving survivors throughout the Eastern Panhandle.

Purple Thunder Charity Ride

Pop the bubbly and gather your favorite people for an afternoon of brunch, bingo, and sparkling fun&mdash;all while supporting survivors in our community! Doors Open: 11:00 AM | Bingo Begins Promptly: 12:30 PM Enjoy a delicious brunch, exciting games of bingo, a cash bar, fabulous prizes, raffles, tip jars, and plenty of fun with friends. Every ticket purchased supports the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC) and our mission to protect victims, prevent violence, and empower survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking throughout Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. ✨ Sparkle &amp; Shine! Pull out your favorite sequins, glitter, metallics, or festive brunch attire because sparkles are encouraged! We&#39;ll be awarding a Best Dressed prize, so don&#39;t be afraid to shine. 🥂 Sip. Brunch. Sparkle. Shout &quot;BINGO!&quot;Whether you&#39;re planning a girls&#39; day out, celebrating with family, or just looking for a fun Sunday afternoon, Bubbly, Brunch &amp; Bingo is the perfect way to make memories while giving back. Must be 18 years or older to attend.

Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center

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Empowered Hearts 2026 Safe Love Art Contest - Sponsorships

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