2025 Upcoming Events

     Community   Alternatives to Violence (CAV) is proud to participate in the Unity Campaign 2025, uniting with local nonprofits to support vital programs in our community.   

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or text UNITY2109 to 71777 to donate today!

March 1st - 15th 

   Find us at Berkeley County Sheriff's Department on Saturday May 3rd 10am-3pm for their 4th annual Community Day! An amazing opportunity to learn about all the great programs and resources Berkeley County has to offer our citizens! 

510 South Raleigh Street Martinsburg

10am-3pm

Community Alternatives to Violence will be attending this amazing local farmers market twice in 2025! 

May 4th & September 28th 10am-2pm

Community Alternatives to Violence invites you to be a part of an unforgettable evening of fine dining, live entertainment, and meaningful impact.

The Venue @Brix27 Martinsburg, WV

May 10th 6pm

Stay tuned for more information!

Martinsburg Roundhouse

Martinsburg, WV

June 21st

 Join CAV at this year’s Morgan County EXPO on Saturday, July 26th at Berkeley Springs State Park and the Ice House! We’ll be there with an info booth alongside 30+ vendors and nonprofits, ready to share resources, answer questions, and connect with our community. This family-friendly event features giveaways, bouncy houses, free swimming, a watermelon eating contest, and much more. Come say hello and learn how you can get involved in building safer, stronger communities with CAV. 

 We’re excited to join the Martinsburg Housing Authority’s Summer Block Party on Saturday, August 2nd from 10AM to 3PM! Stop by the CAV table to learn more about our programs, pick up resources, and enjoy fun children’s activities. This free, family-friendly event is a great way to connect with neighbors, celebrate community, and discover local services. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Come celebrate with us at the Paw Paw Block Party on Friday, August 9th from 11AM to 2PM! CAV will be there with an info booth and activities for kids, alongside community partners offering school supplies, food, games, and music. It’s a perfect way to kick off the school year and connect with local resources. We can’t wait to see you there! 

Community Alternatives to Violence is excited to attend the 2nd Annual Pawpaw Festival in Paw Paw, WV! 

We look forward to connecting with the community while celebrating this unique and cherished fruit. Stop by our table to learn more about our work and enjoy a day filled with live music, delicious food, craft vendors, and family-friendly activities. 

September 13

Join us for an evening of music, connection, and community healing as we kick off our October campaign to Paint the Panhandle Purple. This special concert, hosted at the beautiful New Earth Granary, features performances by local CAV facilitators and friends.

Tickets are by donation — available online or at the door.

All proceeds benefit both Community Alternatives to Violence and Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center as we work together to raise awareness and end violence in our region.

 Click here to be a part of the movement. Help us launch into October with purpose, power, and purple.

 Be part of this year’s Paint the Panhandle Purple display contest! The 2025 theme is “Safe Homes, Stronger Together”—a call to unity and awareness in the fight against domestic violence. Decorate a window, storefront, office, or community space to help spread the message. Individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations are all welcome!
Nonprofits and community groups will receive 20% of what they raise to support their own mission.
Click here to join us!

 🎉 Save the Date & Call for Sponsors! 🎶
Break out the neon, tease up that hair, and get ready to bust a move—because October 25th, CAV is throwing a righteous 1980s-themed Fundraising Dinner & Dance you won’t want to miss!
Get ready for a night of delicious food, great music, and totally tubular fun—all in support of Community Alternatives to Violence and Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center.

✨Interested in sponsoring this throwback bash?
We’re currently seeking community partners to help make this event unforgettable. Sponsorship is a great way to show your support for local violence prevention while getting your name in front of a lively and engaged audience.

Stay tuned for more details—but for now, mark your calendar, start planning your best ’80s outfit, and get ready to party with a purpose!

Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities