Who We Are

GFAC advances opportunities for girls at the margins who are often overlooked or underestimated through pathways that expand access, build skills, and prepare them to lead with confidence and shape their lives while creating lasting community change.

"We are Black girls. We are powerful.
We are amazing."

-Naomi Vickers

Girl Ambassador Participant

2024 Annual Report

Our Values

Our values guide how we advance opportunities, expand access, and prepare girls pushed to the margins to lead and create real change. These principles reflect our commitment to girl-centered development, community impact, and social transformation.
  • Empowering Bold Visions and Playfulness
  • Uncompromising Integrity and Excellence
  • Systematic and Community-Centric Approach
  • Co-creation and Participation
  • Challenging the Status Quo
  • Two-Fold Mission of Preparation and Advocacy
Read our full Values statement

Recent blogs

2024: A Milestone Year for Girls For A Change

By Ashley Ray | January 10, 2025

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 Black girls’ empowerment, 2024 has been a year of extraordinary growth, recognition, and impact. We proudly celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Camp Diva Leadership…

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2024 Bank of America Neighborhood Builder Grant Honoree

By Ashley Ray | December 30, 2024

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 even more girls in our new facility. Through this exciting growth, we are dedicated to creating a brave space unapologetically rooted in Black culture and…

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Shine Global Announces ‘Daughters’ as Grand Prize Winner of 2024 Resilience Awards

By Ashley Ray | October 22, 2024

The 2024 Documentary, Directed by Angela Patton and Natalie Rae Was Recognized at an Awards Ceremony at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles; also Honored Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Author/Illustrator and Former Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava LOS ANGELES, CA (October 16, 2024) – Last night, Shine Global – the renowned…

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Celebrating Elevating LeadHers Development Fellow Dani Brown

By Ashley Ray | September 7, 2024

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, and Angela wanted to offer an opportunity for an aspiring Black Development Director to join the team. After doing research on development programs for Black…

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