Empowerhouse

04/17/2026

Ah, the warmth of the sun, the sound of birdsong and the smell of azaleas, and hyacinths, spring is here, and with it, comes a sense of renewed hope. There are so many things about spring that bring us warmth and comfort – sitting by the Rappahannock River, listening to the water rush over the rocks and watching the wildlife flourish around it, walking our dog in John Lee Pratt Memorial Park, and grabbing a good cup of coffee downtown in a cozy café with a dear friend. Warmth and comfort come in many forms.

Now, imagine not being able to be comfortable or comforted because the person who claims to love you hurts you physically and emotionally. What do you do? Where do you find safety, warmth and comfort?

Empowerhouse is here to help…

To read our article about how we care for vulnerable community members with our life-changing services in the April issue of The Front Porch fredericksburg Magazine, go to www.frontporchfredericksburg.com and look for the article entitled “Finding Warmth & Comfort All Around Us” on Page 22.

If you, or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call Empowerhouse’s free, confidential 24-hour Hotline at (540) 373-9373.

04/10/2026

A big shout out to Sean Michael Dargan who performed an amazing 3-hour show last Saturday night J. Brian's Tap Room in downtown Fredericksburg. The weather was perfect and the music even better. Thank you, Sean for also giving a shout out to throughout the event and to all the people who donated to our mission of supporting survivors of domestic violence!

If you didn’t get a chance to donate Saturday night, but want to, or want to learn more about Empowerhouse and our life-changing work, please visit our website at www.empowerhouseva.org today.

04/06/2026

This is what happens when a community comes together 💛

Baskets were dropped off, donations came in, people gave their time, and posts were shared—all to make sure every child felt included this Easter.

Because of this community, 958 children experienced the magic of being a kid.

To our partners who help us reach these children, thank you for making sure no one is missed.

We believe in sharing what we have, because that’s how a community grows stronger.

This wasn’t just us. This was all of you.

Happy Easter from all of us at Spreading Smiles 💛

04/06/2026

04/04/2026

Please join us on tonight, April 4th, at 7pm at J. Brian's Tap Room (200 Hanover St., FXBG) for a great evening featuring a special performance by Sean Michael Dargan!

Thanks to our friends at J. Brian’s Tap Room for hosting this wonderful evening. It brings SMD and his music back to the ‘Burg and will support Empowerhouse by raising awareness and funds supporting survivors of domestic violence and their children. Join Board member Kathleen Harrigan for a fun evening (hopefully in the garden) at J. Brian’s Tap Room.

04/03/2026

Please join us on Saturday, April 4th at 7pm at J. Brian's Tap Room (200 Hanover St., FXBG) for a great evening featuring a special performance by Sean Michael Dargan.
Thanks to our friends at J. Brian’s Tap Room for hosting this wonderful evening. It brings SMD and his music back to the ‘Burg and will support Empowerhouse by raising awareness and funds supporting survivors of domestic violence and their children. Join Board member Kathleen Harrigan for a fun evening (hopefully in the garden) at J. Brian’s Tap Room.

04/02/2026

Thank you to Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg for supporting the work of Empowerhouse through their exceptionally generous financial gift. Pictured left to right: Empowerhouse’s Susan Sigmon, Sheehy’s Pam Payne and Megan Herring and Empowerhouse’s Kathy Anderson.

03/30/2026

Help us support our March charity, Empowerhouse, every Monday during Dine Out for Charity.

For lunch or dinner on Mondays, get HALF PRICE on either our 8 oz. Black Angus Flat Iron Steak, 8oz Grilled Chicken, or our 7 oz. Grilled Salmon and we will donate $1 from each sold to support this amazing charity.

Empowerhouse is providing confidential domestic violence assistance in the city of Fredericksburg and the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline.

Fine print: You must dine in on a Monday, purchase a beverage and only 1 charity meal per person...not so bad, right?

03/30/2026

Today, Monday, March 30 is the last day to join your Empowerhouse friends to support survivors domestic violence by dining out for lunch or dinner Sedona Taphouse. Enjoy 50% off a great meal at Sedona Taphouse while doing your part for charity. Every Monday in March, for every HALF PRICE 8 oz. Black Angus Flat Iron Steak, 8 oz. Grilled Chicken, or 7 oz. Norwegian Salmon entrée sold, Sedona Taphouse will donate $1 to our organization! Be sure to ask the waitstaff about these specials. You must dine in on a Monday, purchase a beverage, and the promotion is limited to one entrée per person. You can’t beat that!
We hope to see you today! Thank you!