Posts by Ashley Ray
Sneakers For A Change
The 2021-2022 Thomas Jefferson High School Girl Action Team spent the Fall and Spring exploring how the fashion industry affects climate change with Tanita Gray of Last Report. After learning about sustainable…
Read MoreCelebrating Milestones with GFAC Alumnae
This month we closed out our 2022 summer programs with a joyful, cultural Closing Ceremony Celebration. This year at Camp Diva Leadership Academy, we celebrated a few important firsts in…
Read MoreSneakerFest to Benefit Girls For A Change
SneakerFest to Headline Richmond Fashion Week’s Fall Season Events Across City Showcase Local Fashion Industry Oct. 5-9 RICHMOND, VA — SneakerFest returns to Richmond Fashion Week this fall, showcasing local artists…
Read MoreWhy Youth Entrepreneurship Matters
Business ownership is easy to visualize and attain if you have parents who are entrepreneurs. Mentors and advisors are easy to find when your family network runs deep. Startup capital…
Read MoreKick off Black Business Month at Camp Diva Market Day
Each year, during Camp Diva Leadership Academy, we host our Annual Market Day featuring Camp Diva Leadership Academy participants. Market Day is a regular part of Camp Diva programming meant…
Read MoreCreating Social Change After School
What did you do after school as a High Schooler? Did your activities include tackling a social issue and coming up with a solution to drive social change? This year,…
Read MoreRegistration is Open for the Diva Bag Auction
Registration is open for the highly anticipated Diva Bag Auction. Nonprofit organization, Girls For A Change (GFAC), has 52 designer handbags filled with luxury items, gift certificates, vacation packages, and…
Read MoreDonate a Handbag, Change a Life
Help us raise the roof by donating a designer handbag or other items for the Diva Bag Auction We’re bringing back a favorite community event, with a new twist this…
Read MoreGirl Ambassador Instructors Needed
We’re excited to open an opportunity for business owners, educational specialists, and field experts to join the Girl Ambassador Program as instructors! The Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) is a 21st-century…
Read MoreCelebrating the Principles of Kwanzaa
December 26th marks the first day of Kwanzaa, a seven day celebration of community, family and culture. Kwanzaa was established as a means to help African Americans reconnect with their…
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