About Hampton Rising Foundation
Building Legacy through Leadership & Love
The Hampton Rising Foundation operates under the leadership of Founders Calvin and Amanda Hampton, supported by a collaborative team of program directors, community liaisons, and youth mentors.
Our Vison
To raise a generation of empowered youth and resilient families through holistic, culturally grounded programs in sports, literacy, and financial education. The foundation is committed to fostering long-term community healing, generational wealth, and personal sovereignty.
Our Values
Legacy
Leadership
Leadership
We build with tomorrow in mind.
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
We cultivate leaders who serve their communities.
Love
Leadership
Growth
We operate with compassion, empathy, and respect.
Growth
Leadership
Growth
We empower financial literacy, athletic development, and readiness for life.
About us
Our Founder
Our Founder
Our Founder
Calvin Hampton is a visionary leader, community builder, and advocate for generational empowerment. As the founder of Hampton Rising Foundation, he carries a deep commitment to breaking cycles of limitation and creating pathways of opportunity for future leaders.
Rooted in faith, resilience, and purpose, Calvin’s journey reflects the very
Calvin Hampton is a visionary leader, community builder, and advocate for generational empowerment. As the founder of Hampton Rising Foundation, he carries a deep commitment to breaking cycles of limitation and creating pathways of opportunity for future leaders.
Rooted in faith, resilience, and purpose, Calvin’s journey reflects the very mission of Hampton Rising: to uplift, equip, and inspire. He has dedicated his life to transforming adversity into alignment, ensuring that others see themselves as more than survivors — but as leaders, innovators, and kings and queens in their own right.
With a focus on education, mentorship, and legacy-building, Calvin’s work continues to bridge the gap between where people are and where they are destined to rise.
Our Leader
Our Founder
Our Founder
Amanda Hampton is the visionary President of the Hampton Rising Foundation, where she leads with a powerful blend of heart, strategy, and resilience. Guided by the belief that excellence is a birthright, not a burden, Amanda is dedicated to creating pathways of empowerment, education, and opportunity for rising generations.
Her leadership
Amanda Hampton is the visionary President of the Hampton Rising Foundation, where she leads with a powerful blend of heart, strategy, and resilience. Guided by the belief that excellence is a birthright, not a burden, Amanda is dedicated to creating pathways of empowerment, education, and opportunity for rising generations.
Her leadership is rooted in legacy—building bridges between communities, fostering equity, and inspiring others to step into their highest potential. With a background in creative storytelling, professional development and operations, and organizational growth, Amanda brings both innovation and compassion to the forefront of her work.
As President, she champions Hampton Rising’s mission to uplift voices, nurture untapped brilliance, and cultivate spaces where every individual can rise, thrive, and lead.