Our Events
2026 Lake George Adult Charity Prom: Gatsby Gala!
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Lake George Holiday Inn
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Join us for our 11th annual prom including buffet dinner, musical entertainment, photo booth options, dancing, basket raffles and silent auction and cash bar.
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Tickets for individuals or couples can be purchased by CLICKING HERE!
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Interested sponsor and basket donors CLICK HERE!
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2026 Lake George Family Freedom Festival!
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Saturday, July 11, 2026
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Festival Commons/Charles R. Wood Park
Lake George Village
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It's the biggest backyard party and FREE for all to attend! No ticket required, just come and bring your bathing suit, squirt gun and towels!
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Interested vendors and non-profits can sign up by clicking here! (no charge for non-profits)
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Interested sponsors CLICK HERE!
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Our Mission
Who We Are
Epic Helping Hands, Inc. is a dedicated non-profit agency focused on organizing impactful events that uplift other non-profits and individuals. With over ten years of experience, our drive is rooted in commitment to community service and volunteerism.
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OUR MISSION IS TWO-FOLD:
1-Produce events helping other non-profits and individuals in need.
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2-Assist eligible elderly residents in the immediate area of Queensbury who simply need a helping hand doing a small chore who have no family or anyone to turn to for help.
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Our five designated categories for eligible beneficiaries include:
Groups/Agencies in the Warren, Northern Saratoga & Western Washington County areas dedicated to helping (1) veterans and their families, (2) first responders and their families, (3) animal related rescues and services, (4) youth groups and (5) elderly residents who are alone in the immediate area of Queensbury.
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Our Board
President
The position of President is currently open, please contact us if interested in assisting our mission!
Vice President
& Secretary
VP: William Sorensen
Secretary: Carolyn Darcy-Sorensen
Treasurer
Mark Brenneisen
Member at Large
Michael Baxter
Epic Helping Hands, The Lake George Adult Prom and Mom Prom History:
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Initially, the first two proms in 2014 & 2015 were planned by Gretchen and Christine, graduates of Lake George High School. They were assisted by our treasurer Mark, a classmate of theirs, who also donated the entertainment portion, along with other members of the American Disc Jockey Association, Adirondack Chapter (ADJA).
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In 2016 the ladies turned the prom over to the ADJA chapter, a non-profit 501c3 in NYS, to continue the tradition. The ADJA has been running the prom since, up until 2023.
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In December 2022, the ADJA chapter disbanded and changed the corporate name to Epic Helping Hands, still a 501c3 non-profit.
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2014: Fort William Henry, over $10,000.00 donated to other non-profits
2015: Fort William Henry, over $12,000.00 donated to other non-profits
2016: Dunham's Bay Resort, over $8,200.00 donated to other non-profits
2017: Fort William Henry, over $3,700.00 donated to other non-profits
2018: Dunham's Bay Resort, over $4,200.00 donated to other non-profits
2019: Dunham's Bay Resort, over $1,300.00 donated to other non-profits
2020 & 2021: no proms due to covid shutdown & covid restrictions on dancing
2022: Barn at French Mountain, over $1,600.00 donated to other non-profits
2023: Barn at French Mountain, over $4,500.00 donated to other non-profits
2024: Barn at French Mountain, over $2,800.00 donated to other non-profits
2025: Wild Horse Saloon, over $1,700.00 donated to other non-profits
2026: Lake George Holiday Inn: We will be the sole beneficiary of this years prom, we may have earned it.
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Total donated: $50,000.00 to these organizations and individuals:
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4S4LIFE
Adirondack Veterans House
Amanda’s House, GFH
Ascend Mental Wellness
Bay Ridge Rescue Squad
Ben Osborn Memorial Fund (2 proms)
Christ Church Pre-school Glens Falls
Cindy’s Comfort Camp for Kids, GFH
Corinth Care Fund
Corinth Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
FACT- Feline Advocates Coming Together (3 proms)
Glens Falls Holiday Food Drive
Hartford School Prom Committee
Heather Whitney (individual donation)
John Cocozza-Hill (individual donation)
Lake George Fire Department
Lake George Floating Classroom
Literacy New York Greater Capital Region
Moreau EMS
No Empty Bowls
NYSCOPBA-cert team
Open Door Mission
Queensbury Youth Football
Randy’s Patient Assistance Fund, GFH
South Glens Falls Girls Softball
The Pumpkin Fund
The Wait House
Uniquely You Boutique, GFH
Upstate NY Autism Alliance (2 proms)
Victim Advocacy Services
WCSO K9 Unit
Whitehall School Snack Program
