Community Explosions

The Virginia Attorney General's Office, the faith community and the city of Hampton will host "Community Explosions," a series of neighborhood resource gatherings. The Hampton Police Department and the city's Youth Violence Prevention Office are looking for service organizations and other vendors to take part in these community building events. These gatherings are meant to foster community engagement and build relationships between neighbors. These events are opportunities to raise awareness about resources available to families in the community, recruit committed volunteers, and allow concerned citizens the opportunity to directly connect with organizations that support positive outcomes for youth.

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    Oct. 1, 2019 - Join Mayor Donnie Tuck and Hampton City Schools Superintendent Jeffery Smith on Oct. 17 when the Office of Youth and Young Adult Opportunities host a kickoff for the R.I.S.E. (Reach, Inspire, Support and Empower) Mentoring Program. Read on...

  2. Cities United summer meeting theme focuses on arrival of first Africans in 1619

    May 30, 2019 - Cities United, the national organization of mayors and others dedicated to reducing violence among young black men and boys, has chosen “The Journey Continues” as the theme for its 6th Annual Convening Aug. 21-23 in Hampton. Read on...

  3. Young people can sign up now to play in the Hampton Hoops summer basketball league

    May 21, 2019 - Kids, teens and young adults are invited by city and community leaders to join the Hampton Hoops summer basketball league. The program aims to build character and provide leadership opportunities for the city's young people. Read on...
Organizations interested in participating as a vendor must provide at least one of the following: (1) exhibit materials and information about your programs (information-sharing) AND/OR (2) recruit volunteers to assist your program in continuing to provide valuable services to the community (community engagement).

Vendor spaces are limited to organizations that are looking to recruit volunteers and those who offer engagement opportunities. There is no fee, but spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All applications must be submitted by Aug. 14, 2017.

This is an excellent opportunity to partner with the city of Hampton in educating others and enhancing their ability to access community resources, while also encouraging service to others.

Once you have submitted the form, you will be contacted directly for further instruction and details about the event. For additional information about the Community Explosion, please contact Synethia White at 727-2730.

**PLEASE NOTE** All registrations are subject to approval