Calendar of Events

Budding Black Girl Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Varina High School students.Meeting Schedule:Mondays, 5:20 pm - 6:20 pmJan 15 - May 27, 2024What We Offer:FacilitatorShawnda…

Monday, September 18, 2023 - Thursday, May 9, 2024Where: Meadowbrook High SchoolWho: Meadowbrook 9th grade students only (must have a student ID)The Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) employs a four-year, tiered strategy for workforce development. With a focus on paced learning, our certified instructors assess each participant's unique strengths in software, hardware, and life experiences to…

Budding Black Girl Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Highland Springs High School students.Meeting Days:Tuesdays, 5:20 pm - 6:20 pmJan 8 - May 28, 2024What We…

Our office will be closed from January 17th - January 22nd for the premier of DAUGHTERS."Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C., jail.A moving lesson in empathy and forgiveness, Daughters is a result of an eight-year documentary…

Monday, September 18, 2023 - Thursday, May 9, 2024Where: Meadowbrook High SchoolWho: Meadowbrook 9th grade students only (must have a student ID)The Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) employs a four-year, tiered strategy for workforce development. With a focus on paced learning, our certified instructors assess each participant's unique strengths in software, hardware, and life experiences to…

Sneak PreviewProgram Duration:Date: Wednesdays, October 25th, 2023 - May 15th, 2024Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmLocation: GFAC - 100 Buford Road , North Chesterfield , VA 23235Sewing & Collage: Sewing for the Unconventional ArtistCourse Description:This course will cover sewing basics, including hand sewing and operating a sewing machine, along with tips and tricks for sewing.…

Our office will be closed from January 17th - January 22nd for the premier of DAUGHTERS."Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C., jail.A moving lesson in empathy and forgiveness, Daughters is a result of an eight-year documentary…

Budding Black Girls Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Thomas Jefferson High School students.Program Timing:What We Offer:About the Program:Initially launched as a part of Girls For…

Girl Action Team: Game Design w Girls Who Code @ Girls For A ChangeTime and Dates:Transportation: Selected Richmond Public School Students Drop off between 3:30-4 pm or 5:30 pm 7:00 pm  Board bus and pick up participants About the Program:Join us for the Game Code Mastery program, part of the Girls Who Code initiative. Dive into the thrilling world…

Monday, September 18, 2023 - Thursday, May 9, 2024Where: Meadowbrook High SchoolWho: Meadowbrook 9th grade students only (must have a student ID)The Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) employs a four-year, tiered strategy for workforce development. With a focus on paced learning, our certified instructors assess each participant's unique strengths in software, hardware, and life experiences to…

Orientation Dates: Thursday October 19th and Thursday October 26thDate: Starting from November 9th to May 16thTime: Thursdays, 5:30 pm - 6:45 pmLocation: Boys and Girls East End Teen Center, RVATransportation: Provided to and from some schools; parents can also drop off and pick up contact to learn more about transportation needs. Transportation provided through Boys…

Get equipped with skills and certifications to help you on your career path alongside other Black Girls who share your same drive to succeed.About this eventThe Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) is a four-year, tiered approach to workforce development. Through paced learning and development, our certified instructors work with girls based on their individual software and…

Our office will be closed from January 17th - January 22nd for the premier of DAUGHTERS."Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C., jail.A moving lesson in empathy and forgiveness, Daughters is a result of an eight-year documentary…

Dates, Locations, and Time:"Empowerment Through Mindfulness: A Mindful Life & Community Fellowship in Schools" is a groundbreaking initiative launched in partnership between Girls For A Change and BareSOUL Yoga & Wellness (BSY). Designed specifically for high school-aged girls in the Metro Richmond area, this program spans the 2023-2024 academic year. It combines the principles of…