Mission

The goal of the Citizen's Unity Commission is to foster understanding and respect for racial and cultural harmony in Hampton. We do this through a 20 member commission appointed by the Hampton City Council. Commissioners are volunteers who represent racial and cultural groups and communities in the city.

The original mission for the Citizens' Unity Commission was to foster racial and cultural harmony for the citizens of Hampton. Gradually our mission was changed to meet the vision of the City of Hamptons' Community Plan of Healthy Diverse Community.

We have learned that the best way to address racial and cultural issues is through citizen involvement. Therefore, the Unity Commission develops opportunities for citizens to interact and explore their similarities AND differences through dialogue and experiences.

We rely on the time, talents and skills of a broad base of community volunteers to help us break down the racial and cultural barriers in our city.