In July 2026, 18 Girls For A Change (GFAC) participants will board a plane in Richmond, Virginia, and travel to Ghana. But this is not simply an international trip. It…

Our programs invite girls to step beyond the classroom, explore their passions, and even travel across the world — including to Ghana as part of our Her Journey Home experience. Along the way, they’ll…

As summer winds down and we gear up for the back-to-school season, we’re excited to share a special way you can look great and do good. Girls For A Change has…

Written collaboratively by Peer Advisors Asani Ka-Re, Kileya Jonhson, Meghan McGee, Nadia Fraser In many communities, there is often a disconnect with creative career opportunities. They are less spoken about…

This blog has been months in the making because I needed some time to breathe. What a whirlwind January was — a month of heartbreak and chaos. The devastating fires in…

This year marked a monumental chapter in the history of Girls For A Change. From celebrating long-standing programs to receiving prestigious accolades, launching impactful initiatives, and fostering meaningful conversations about…

We are so grateful for being chosen as a 2024 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders grant recipient! Thanks to this grant, we can expand our team, enabling us to serve…

When Angela Patton sees a gap in opportunities for Black girls and women, she naturally seeks to fill it. Girls For A Change was in need of a Development Director,…