Join us at the Thomas R. Fulghum Conference Center for an Impact Screening and discussion of the award-winning documentary Daughters.
Thursday, March 20, 2025 • 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Orchard House Middle School
500 North Allen Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
12:30 - 4:00 PM
Thomas R. Fulghum Conference Center
13900 Hull Street Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
Thursday, March 20, 2025 • 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Orchard House Middle School
500 North Allen Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Camp Diva
Leadership Academy
Registration Open
Camp Diva
Leadership Academy
Registration Open
The award-winning documentary Daughters now playing
exclusively on Netflix
Sustain the foundation we're building
We need your support to help us continue our ongoing work preparing Black girls for the world, and the world for Black girls.
Become a monthly donor for $25/mo or more and help us reach our $50k goal!
We need your support to help us continue our ongoing work preparing Black girls for the world, and the world for Black girls.
Become a monthly donor for $25/mo or more and help us reach our $50k goal!
Our Legacy Wall is going to be a three-dimensional installation full of inspiration and encouragement - reasons why our work is important. Throughout the space of our building, these Girls For A Change branded flowers, made from engraved acrylic, will list each donor's name and a personal word of encouragement directly to Black girls.
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
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Sneakers For A Change
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Celebrating 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 the program and in the organization as a whole. We celebrated the completion of the first Mission In Bloom group, a special Camp Diva curriculum…
SneakerFest to Benefit Girls For A Change
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