I am 54 years old born and raised in San Diego, Ca. I love my city and I love giving back to the community I was raised in. To grow up without a lot and seeing my grandmother use the community resources as well as attending many meetings to help make a difference was the seed that was planted before I knew I would be a community activist one day.
About Cheri Hampton
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have 3 children ages 24,15 and 5.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
What I love the most about what I do is changing lives. One touch can literally change a persons life, their perspective on life and their situation. When families recognize me in public from previous events I’ve done in the community and they tell me how it helped them and how appreciated it makes me feel.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
To keep going. It’s your dream, your goals. Keep going.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
In 5-10 years I see my nonprofit helping others in other cities & states. Making connections so we can grow together and strategize how we can make a difference in each community that is is need or low property.
Cheri Hampton & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Taco shops, Coops
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I lived her for 30 years I moved to care for my sick father in 2007. I have been giving back to my community since 2001
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Laila Aziz
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
When I have huge events the rival gangs can come together peacefully and enjoy it for themselves and the children
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
I would love to have lunch with Dr. Cornell West We have met but never lunch. We would go to Ruth Chris the atmosphere is nice. I choose Dr. Cornell West because he is pure genius. He isn’t going to speak anything without substance to me. He drops gems to help us thrive and achieve
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Casino. Love After Lock Up
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m shy ( no one believes me)
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My loyalty to my community and making sure they are receiving the same resources as other communities
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My children
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
PhatCamp, Pillars, Giving Hands, Access, Project Aware are a few organizations I have worked with.
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
To be myself, stay true to myself, collaborate with others and don’t be afraid to ask questions
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Emerald Hills
What I love about my Neighborhood:
I love that when the community gets together no gangs or anything matters. It’s a safe space we create and we want to see each other thrive
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
At home relaxing or hanging near the beach, out to eat, some type of huge San Diego event
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safe comfortable love
