The Empowerment Project Inc., A Social Movement
The Empowerment Project Inc., A Social Movement
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  • PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
  • SPONSORS & DONATIONS
  • BOARD & LEADERSHIP
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Community Events

Additional Information

COMMUNITY EVENTS


We create community-powered gatherings that celebrate our culture, creativity, education and collective healing.


VENDOR REGISTRATION


Vendor application link coming soon.

Vendor fees support:

  • Free online schooling
  • Student technology
  • Supplies & materials
  • Event costs


VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP


Volunteer form coming soon.

We collect:

  • Name
  • Phone
  • Email
  • Skills
  • Availability
  • Interest (setup/cleanup, kids zone, media, food, security)


SPONSORS & DONATIONS


Donations support:

  • Laptop fund
  • Activity kits
  • Teacher recruitment
  • Virtual classrooms
  • Event costs

Receipts are emailed to all donors.


COMMUNITY MISSION STATEMENT

We are building a community-powered ecosystem rooted in cultural pride, creativity, education, emotional wellness, and collective support.

WE are Magic In Motion.


WHY WE HOST EVENTS


  • Bring local families together
  • Build a true village
  • Restore cultural connection
  • Raise funds for our programs
  • Support small businesses
  • Celebrate talent and diversity


TEACHER/PROFESSOR RECRUITMENT


We are seeking:

  • Homeschool teachers
  • College professors
  • Retired educators
  • Subject experts
  • Vocational instructors

Teachers/professors can be ANYWHERE (online).


CULTURAL CLOSING RITUALS


At every event:

  • Drum circle closing
  • Spoken word moment
  • Cultural colors & dress encouraged

Caribbean-themed events may also include steel pan.


LONG-TERM VISION


These events build toward:

  • Our Free Online School
  • Our Flagship Building
  • Youth mentorship programs
  • Quarterly festivals
  • Annual cultural arts events


CONTACT & COLLABORATION


Want to collaborate, host, perform, sponsor, or volunteer?

Contact us — we’d love to connect!

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Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States

540.755.6570

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