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We need your support to help us continue our ongoing work preparing Black girls for the world, and the world for Black girls.
Become a monthly donor for $25/mo or more and help us reach our $50k goal!
Federal Government Employees!
Designate Girls For A Change as your charity with our CFC Number 91677
The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.
Girls For A Change
Fall Opportunities
Want to be a change-maker in your community? We're looking for passionate advocates to support our programs as coaches in the Fall and Spring semesters. Volunteering as a coach with GFAC is a dynamic and rewarding experience that leads to connections with young women throughout the community, the implementation of a social change project, and a contribution toward putting women at the global leadership table.
Girls For A Change
Featured in Style Weekly
A Place to Grow
Nonprofit Girls for a Change raising money for new $5.5 million library.
Story by Karen Newton
Monday, September 18, 2023 -
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Meadowbrook High School
Meadowbrook 9th grade
students only (must have a student ID)
Monday, September 18, 2023 -
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Meadowbrook High School
Meadowbrook Rising 9th grade
students only (must have a student ID)
Our Legacy Wall is going to be a three-dimensional installation full of inspiration and encouragement - reasons why our work is important. Throughout the space of our building, these Girls For A Change branded flowers, made from engraved acrylic, will list each donor's name and a personal word of encouragement directly to Black girls.
Who We Are
Girls For A Change (GFAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization aimed at empowering self-identifying Black girls in Central Virginia to visualize their bright futures and potential through discovery, development, innovation, and social change in their communities. Our mission is to prepare Black girls for the world and the world for Black girls.
"We are Black girls. We are powerful.
We are amazing."
-Naomi Vickers
Girl Ambassador Participant
2022 Annual Report
Recent blogs
Why Ban Books that Make Black Girls Smile?
The Hate You Give The Bluest Eye Beloved The Hill We Climb ABC’s of Black History These books have at least two things in common: they were written by Black authors and they were banned in the most recent book banning tirade. For over 100 years — since the days when “banned in Boston” was…
Closing Gaps through Disruptive Innovation
Every year we reflect on our after school programs to recap and celebrate the achievements and stick-to–itiveness of participants. The 2022-2023 school year was especially profound for us as an organization. This year, our partnerships ran deeper as we dreamed up our Girl Action Team projects and program themes, with intention going into the experiences…
Girls For A Change in the Spotlight
We’re not quite halfway through 2023, and we’ve already had a big year! We’ve been honored recently by some of Richmond’s amazing organizations for the work we do with and for Black girls. Here’s a quick look at some of the awards we are excited to write home about this year. Metropolitan Business League Non-Profit…
Show Up, TJ, and Secure the Bag
THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTNER WITH RETAILER DTLR TO PUT ON A FASHION SHOW AS PART OF RVA FASHION WEEK “Show Up, TJ and Secure the Bag” will Promote School Spirit, Sustainability, and Diversity in the Industry Richmond, Virginia; Tuesday, March 28, 2023; The red carpet will roll out at Thomas Jefferson High School…