Franklin Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce-Serving the Community Since 1954 THE FRANKLIN-SOUTHAMPTON AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ACT AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO HELP CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE FRANKLIN-SOUTHAMPTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. THE FOUNDATION SHALL OPERATE AS A 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR THE CHAMBER BY SOLICITING CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES CURRENTLY CARRIED ON BY THE CHAMBER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF FRANKLIN AND SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA.