AFGM HAMPTON ROADS Chapter
Hampton Roads is situated in the middle of the Eastern seaboard where the James, Nansemond, and Elizabeth rivers pour into the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and meet the Atlantic Ocean to the region’s east. It is recognized as the 33rd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the United States, the eighth-largest metro area in the Southeast United States, and the second-largest between Atlanta and Washington, DC. Six of the 10 largest population centers in the United States are located within 750 miles of Hampton Roads.
Hampton Roads is the birthplace of Colonial America. It is home to Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, and to Colonial Williamsburg. Its rich history, thriving maritime industry, and beautiful waterfront landscapes merge with livable communities, modern technology, economic prosperity, and a strong military presence to create a unique and welcoming place in which to live and conduct business.
AFGM Hampton Roads was established in May, 2021 and has achieved a great success since the opening. The men and women of AFGM in Hampton Roads are dedicated to serving the entire area. AFGM Hampton Roads is led by Director Marty Smith. Please give him a call to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
OUR WORK
We believe that it is our responsibility as men to support our local community. We have several activities and events that we sponsor throughout the year.
- AFGM Virtual 5K Walk/Run – This event takes place from October 1 through October 31 to promote a healthy lifestyle. All proceeds from this event goes to the management of AFGM and to assist other nonprofit organizations in our area.
- Healthy snacks for the homeless – AFGM answered a need from Northern Virginia Family Services to provide healthy bagged snacks for children who are living in homeless shelters in Virginia.
- AFGM Food Drive – In December 2020 we launched a food drive to assist local food banks whose resources have been depleted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- AFGM Shoe Drive – Each year in March through April AFGM will host a shoe drive to support developing countries around the world.
- AFGM After-School mentoring – In 2021 we began after-school mentoring sessions at elementary school to mentor at-risk boys.
- AFGM Career day – We will sponsor a career day at several schools bringing in professionals from several different professions to educate the kids on various career paths.
- AFGM Food Basket Giveaway– We will sponsor a few specific families to give away a food basket during the holiday season.
- AFGM Scholarship – Our scholarship is for all AFGM and prospective AFGM mentees. Who are planning to attend college or trade school.