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The Immersion Lab, launched by Girls For A Change in 2019, prepares Black girls to thrive by closing the digital divide and addressing career skills gaps. More than a coding program, it provides mentorship, training, certifications, and entrepreneurship opportunities that build creativity, confidence, and leadership. Participants work with professionals, test ideas in pop-up shops, and… 
Living Archives invites girls to explore art, music, and culture through the Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz collection at VMFA. Over eight months, participants will research family and community history, create cultural “story boxes,” and design original art projects that honor identity and heritage. The program culminates in a public exhibit where girls proudly serve… |
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Black Girls, Period is a joyful, culture-centered creative experience designed for Black girls in grades 6–12 who are ready to express themselves, explore their identity, care for their mental wellness, and build community through art. From January to May, girls gather every Thursday evening at Girls For A Change for hands-on mixed-media art, youth-centered literacy,… |
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The Designing Wellness Through Space Girl Action Team helps Black girls explore how interior design can be used as a tool for mental health, self-expression, and balance. Through a creative partnership with professional interior designers, participants learn the 10 Fundamentals of Design—including color, texture, lighting, and layout—and how to apply them to transform classrooms and… 
Her Journey Home is a year-long, preparatory program for high school girls that culminates in a transformational 10-day journey to Ghana in 2026. Throughout the year, participants engage in workshops, field trips, parent meetings, and fundraising activities that prepare them for international travel and cultural exchange. The experience includes sisterhood-building with local peers in Ghana,… |
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The John Rolfe Girl Action Team is a year-long program designed to nurture the social and emotional well-being of middle school girls. Meeting weekly, participants use journaling, reflection, and creative expression to explore themes of identity, wellness, and leadership while receiving guidance from skilled facilitators and licensed guest instructors. Through culturally relevant, gender-specific workbooks written…
Black Girls, Period is a joyful, culture-centered creative experience designed for Black girls in grades 6–12 who are ready to express themselves, explore their identity, care for their mental wellness, and build community through art. From January to May, girls gather every Thursday evening at Girls For A Change for hands-on mixed-media art, youth-centered literacy,… |
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The Designing Wellness Through Space Girl Action Team helps Black girls explore how interior design can be used as a tool for mental health, self-expression, and balance. Through a creative partnership with professional interior designers, participants learn the 10 Fundamentals of Design—including color, texture, lighting, and layout—and how to apply them to transform classrooms and… 
From Fifth Grade to the Future is a Girl Action Team for George Washington Carver students, designed to prepare 5th-grade Black girls for the transition into middle school with confidence and joy. Modeled after our Mission In Bloom summer curriculum, the program combines journaling, book clubs, and weekly Sistah Circles to create safe spaces for… 
The Orchard House Girl Action Team is a year-long, girl-centered program where students meet weekly to strengthen their voices, build confidence, and design community-driven solutions. Guided by skilled facilitators and supported by culturally relevant books and Sistah Circles, participants engage in journaling, reflection, and creative expression while developing leadership and wellness skills. This year’s capstone… |
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Black Girls, Period is a joyful, culture-centered creative experience designed for Black girls in grades 6–12 who are ready to express themselves, explore their identity, care for their mental wellness, and build community through art. From January to May, girls gather every Thursday evening at Girls For A Change for hands-on mixed-media art, youth-centered literacy,… |
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Have coffee on us. Taste the rich, original drip from the Grounds of Rwanda while learning about our upcoming journey to Ghana. |
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The Designing Wellness Through Space Girl Action Team helps Black girls explore how interior design can be used as a tool for mental health, self-expression, and balance. Through a creative partnership with professional interior designers, participants learn the 10 Fundamentals of Design—including color, texture, lighting, and layout—and how to apply them to transform classrooms and…
The John Rolfe Girl Action Team is a year-long program designed to nurture the social and emotional well-being of middle school girls. Meeting weekly, participants use journaling, reflection, and creative expression to explore themes of identity, wellness, and leadership while receiving guidance from skilled facilitators and licensed guest instructors. Through culturally relevant, gender-specific workbooks written…
Her Journey Home is a year-long, preparatory program for high school girls that culminates in a transformational 10-day journey to Ghana in 2026. Throughout the year, participants engage in workshops, field trips, parent meetings, and fundraising activities that prepare them for international travel and cultural exchange. The experience includes sisterhood-building with local peers in Ghana,… |
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Black Girls, Period is a joyful, culture-centered creative experience designed for Black girls in grades 6–12 who are ready to express themselves, explore their identity, care for their mental wellness, and build community through art. From January to May, girls gather every Thursday evening at Girls For A Change for hands-on mixed-media art, youth-centered literacy,… |
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The Designing Wellness Through Space Girl Action Team helps Black girls explore how interior design can be used as a tool for mental health, self-expression, and balance. Through a creative partnership with professional interior designers, participants learn the 10 Fundamentals of Design—including color, texture, lighting, and layout—and how to apply them to transform classrooms and…
From Fifth Grade to the Future is a Girl Action Team for George Washington Carver students, designed to prepare 5th-grade Black girls for the transition into middle school with confidence and joy. Modeled after our Mission In Bloom summer curriculum, the program combines journaling, book clubs, and weekly Sistah Circles to create safe spaces for…
The Orchard House Girl Action Team is a year-long, girl-centered program where students meet weekly to strengthen their voices, build confidence, and design community-driven solutions. Guided by skilled facilitators and supported by culturally relevant books and Sistah Circles, participants engage in journaling, reflection, and creative expression while developing leadership and wellness skills. This year’s capstone… |
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Black Girls, Period is a joyful, culture-centered creative experience designed for Black girls in grades 6–12 who are ready to express themselves, explore their identity, care for their mental wellness, and build community through art. From January to May, girls gather every Thursday evening at Girls For A Change for hands-on mixed-media art, youth-centered literacy,… |
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The Designing Wellness Through Space Girl Action Team helps Black girls explore how interior design can be used as a tool for mental health, self-expression, and balance. Through a creative partnership with professional interior designers, participants learn the 10 Fundamentals of Design—including color, texture, lighting, and layout—and how to apply them to transform classrooms and…
Her Journey Home is a year-long, preparatory program for high school girls that culminates in a transformational 10-day journey to Ghana in 2026. Throughout the year, participants engage in workshops, field trips, parent meetings, and fundraising activities that prepare them for international travel and cultural exchange. The experience includes sisterhood-building with local peers in Ghana,… |
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The John Rolfe Girl Action Team is a year-long program designed to nurture the social and emotional well-being of middle school girls. Meeting weekly, participants use journaling, reflection, and creative expression to explore themes of identity, wellness, and leadership while receiving guidance from skilled facilitators and licensed guest instructors. Through culturally relevant, gender-specific workbooks written…
Black Girls, Period is a joyful, culture-centered creative experience designed for Black girls in grades 6–12 who are ready to express themselves, explore their identity, care for their mental wellness, and build community through art. From January to May, girls gather every Thursday evening at Girls For A Change for hands-on mixed-media art, youth-centered literacy,… |
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The Designing Wellness Through Space Girl Action Team helps Black girls explore how interior design can be used as a tool for mental health, self-expression, and balance. Through a creative partnership with professional interior designers, participants learn the 10 Fundamentals of Design—including color, texture, lighting, and layout—and how to apply them to transform classrooms and…
From Fifth Grade to the Future is a Girl Action Team for George Washington Carver students, designed to prepare 5th-grade Black girls for the transition into middle school with confidence and joy. Modeled after our Mission In Bloom summer curriculum, the program combines journaling, book clubs, and weekly Sistah Circles to create safe spaces for…
The Orchard House Girl Action Team is a year-long, girl-centered program where students meet weekly to strengthen their voices, build confidence, and design community-driven solutions. Guided by skilled facilitators and supported by culturally relevant books and Sistah Circles, participants engage in journaling, reflection, and creative expression while developing leadership and wellness skills. This year’s capstone… |
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Black Girls, Period is a joyful, culture-centered creative experience designed for Black girls in grades 6–12 who are ready to express themselves, explore their identity, care for their mental wellness, and build community through art. From January to May, girls gather every Thursday evening at Girls For A Change for hands-on mixed-media art, youth-centered literacy,… |
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Girl Action Teams present their projects and experiences to explore identity, youth advocacy and social justice topics in safe, inclusive spaces. WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 202612:00-4:00pm LOCATION: Orchard House Middle School(500 N Allen Ave, Richmond, VA 23220) |