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
2024 Annual Report
Our Values
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Empowering Bold Visions and Playfulness
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Uncompromising Integrity and Excellence
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Systematic and Community-Centric Approach
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Co-creation and Participation
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Challenging the Status Quo
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Two-Fold Mission of Preparation and Advocacy
Recent blogs
Peer Advisor Highlight: Rachel Stanton
Our communications team has been expanding over the course of the year to include more brilliant, Black voices. We’d like to officially introduce you to the newest member of the team, Rachel Stanton. Rachel is a Junior in the Center for Leadership, Government, and Global Economics at Douglas Southall Freeman High School. She is…
We All We Got: Creating a Collective Vision for Girls Centered Spaces
Written by GFAC Board Member Mariah Williams When people compliment me on my successes, I remind them that I am a product of the black women who poured into me selflessly over the years. Women who always reminded me of my value and worth, who encouraged me to stand firmly in who I was, and…
Imagining an Equitable Richmond
By Nylah Kelly We are excited to share that our very own, Sistah Angela Patton, was invited to present her thoughts on imagining a racially equitable Richmond and the strategies that will help us make it a reality. Angela is one of nearly 50 voices featured in The Richmond Racial Equity Essays. The essays, with…
Calling all Girl Advocates and Community Leaders
Girls For A Change is excited to host our annual Black Girl Rally on Friday, October 15th, 2021. This year’s theme is focused on entrepreneurship “ Black Girls Winning” to address the disparities, successes, and solutions for Black women-owned businesses. As a partner or community advocate, we need YOUR experiences at the table. Girls For…