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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
Recent blogs
Kick off Black Business Month at Camp Diva Market Day
Each year, during Camp Diva Leadership Academy, we host our Annual Market Day featuring Camp Diva Leadership Academy participants. Market Day is a regular part of Camp Diva programming meant to give girls the experience of making and selling their own products at a market. Each year, the Girls For A Change center is transformed…
Creating Social Change After School
What did you do after school as a High Schooler? Did your activities include tackling a social issue and coming up with a solution to drive social change? This year, Girls For A Change worked with seven Girl Action Teams to do just that. Each year, with the help of our Girl Action Team coaches…
Registration is Open for the Diva Bag Auction
Registration is open for the highly anticipated Diva Bag Auction. Nonprofit organization, Girls For A Change (GFAC), has 52 designer handbags filled with luxury items, gift certificates, vacation packages, and unique experiences ready for folks to bid on. Ever wanted to get your hands on a coveted Telfar bag? How about a special edition Gucci?…
California Dreaming with Girls For A Change
Our Spring Break was action packed! We took six girls with us to California to play a role in the Recording Party ahead of the #DivaBagAuction AND network with the incredible supporters who have uplifted us in the process. We are so grateful to everyone who offered space, workshops, fundraisers, tours, and time to us…