Past Events
Oct
20
2022
CAP's Annual Breakfast
October 20, 2022
8AM - 10AM
Waldorf Jaycees
3090 Crain Highway
Waldorf, Maryland 20601
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we wanted to let you know we are resuming our annual breakfast again this year!
Thursday, October 20 from 8am - 10am, we will be hosting our breakfast at the Waldorf Jaycees. Our speaker this year will be LaShawn Ricks, who witnessed domestic violence growing up. Please join us to hear her story.
All proceeds will go to CAP and to help us do what we do best- provide services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims, as well as others in crisis in Charles County.
Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the date.
Calling all runners and people that want to take steps for a cause! Our 2nd annual Steps To End Violence Everywhere (S.T.E.V.E.) 5K is happening in the spring and we're excited! Join us!
Like last year, you're welcome to join us in person at the Indian Head Rail Trail in White Plains, or participate virtually- run your distance anywhere and submit your time.
Proceeds support CAP's work with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and others in crisis in Charles County.
Save the date- Saturday, April 30, 2022 and register today by clicking the button below!
Apr
30
2022
Steps To End Violence Everywhere 5K
April 30, 2022
9 AM
Indian Head Rail Trail
10400 Theodore Green Blvd
White Plains, MD 20695
Thank you so much to all of our amazing sponsors, our second annual 5K would not have been possible without your generous support.
We have such a supportive community within Charles County.
Oct
21
2021
Fundraiser & Virtual Town Hall
October 21, 2021
4 PM-7 PM
Ka'Ribbean Fire
13 Shining Willow Way
La Plata, MD 20646
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we wanted to let you know about an upcoming fundraiser & virtual event we’re excited for! Save the date!
Thursday, October 21 from 4-7 pm, swing by Ka'Ribbean Fire in La Plata for delicious local food (pre-order or in person) and tune into our 2nd annual virtual town hall on Zoom!
25% of proceeds go to CAP and help us do what we do best- provide services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims, as well as others in crisis in Charles County.
Apr
24
2021
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This event is now both in person and virtual! Save the date, buy your ticket and join us- whether it's in person at the Rail Trail or wherever you want to track your steps to support our cause.
The option of a Virtual Run is here for those who can't be present on race day or are not yet comfortable racing in a group environment! Run your distance anywhere and submit your time.
The Center for Abused Persons is proud to announce our first ever 5K event! Early bird registration discount!
Proceeds will help CAP provide critical services to victims of domestic violence and or sexual assault.
The in-person option will take place on the Indian Head Rail Trail, in White Plains.
Steps To End Violence Everywhere 5K
April 24th, 2021
9 AM
Indian Head Rail Trail
10400 Theodore Green Blvd
White Plains, MD 20695
Oct
6, 9, 20
2021
La Plata Farmer's Market
October 6, 9, 20, 2021
9 AM- 2 PM
209 Washington Avenue
La Plata, MD 20646
Come visit us at the La Plata Farmer's Market this October, for Domestic Violence Awareness Month! We'll be there with information, as well as Plinko!
More on the Farmer's Market:
The Farmers Market vendors sells a wide variety of goods, from fresh fruits, vegetables, and home-baked goods, to jams, jellies, pickled vegetables, local spirits, and home-made crafts and bath and body products. The market also features food trucks with a variety of ready-to-eat food, drinks, and snacks.
CAP's Virtual Town Hall
On October 15th, 2020, CAP held its first virtual town hall in place of the Community Breakfast. Speakers include Charles County Sheriff Troy Berry, and Roz Manley, who is a domestic violence survivor as well as a domestic violence advocate. It was a success thanks to everyone that participated!
To watch the town hall, please click here.
Town Hall Essay Winner: Nicole DiBella
Past Event Coverage
October 25, 2017
"Center for Abused Persons honors residents at Domestic Violence Awareness Event" by Charlie Wright, Maryland Independent