30 years of impact calls for something big.
The Hampton Roads Youth Foundation is increasing our investment to $30,000 in scholarships as we celebrate three decades of empowering student‑athletes.
The Coach Vernon N. Lee, Sr. Scholarship honors a legacy built on leadership, service, and heart — and we’re proud to support the Class of 2026 in that same spirit.
Applications are open now at HRYF.ORG. Deadline: May 22, 2026. 📚🎓✏️
A milestone year deserves a milestone celebration. July 10–11, 2026 — HRYF’s 30 for 30 weekend. Be there. ✨🏈🏆
30 years of impact. 30 years of excellence. 30 years of community. #HRYF30
Congratulations to our co‑founder, Carl Francis, who was honored this week during the Super Bowl festivities at the Minorities in Sports “A Toast to Black Sports” event. 🏆
This year, @misportsbiz@playerscoalition celebrated influence through advocacy and action — two qualities Carl embodies every day. 🦾
We are incredibly proud of his leadership, his impact, and the way he continues to champion opportunities for youth and our community. 🎉
We are glad to announce our longest board member Jaylyn Brown @thereal_jb has been named Executive Director of the American Heart Association. Congratulations and wish her much success in her new role. #hryf
Last minute shopping? There’s still time to use HRYF’s exclusive @dickssportinggoods coupon! Available for use at any DICK’S Sporting Goods and DICK’S House of Sport locations. Valid in-store only. ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🏉🥎 #hryf757
On this #givingtuesday we’re grateful for the continued contributions that have allowed us to produce free programming to the youth of Hampton Roads for nearly 30 years. ♥️
Student-Athletes, their education and development as productive citizens like the ones featured above have been the driving factor for the Hampton Roads Youth Foundation. 🏈
Hear from recipients past and present, and consider making a gift to impact the future of sport, athlete and education in our very own community. Donate today at the link in our bio. 📚
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Oscar C. Smith High School and UCLA Alum Kenny Easley passed away this week. He was a huge supporter of HRYF having attended our Tailgate event to raise money for scholarships. He was a NFL Hall of Famer and College Football All American and proud representative of the Hampton Roads area. Thank you for leading the way Mr. Easley. #757proud
“We’re asking you to bet on yourself.”
Thanks to all who made the 6th Annual Bet On Yourself Student Leadership Symposium a huge success.
While our organization focuses year round on the development of youth athletes, we also focus on the development and growth of the individual student so they can evolve to become a great person and leader in today’s society.
This symposium was made possible by the support of An Achieveable Dream Academy.
It’s National Youth Sports Week and well…we do this 💯 Take a look at how we bring the passion and purpose to the field with our athletes 🏈
🎥 2025 Hampton Roads All-Star Football Camp
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Shout out to co-founders of the @hryf757@vlee21 & @cjfran39 + @tytaylor for doing great things for the 757. And shout out to everyone who came out to their Celebrity Bowling Party, too.
📸 Nekeia W.
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