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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Thomas Jefferson High School
DESCRIPTION: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 personal spaces into calm\, inspiring environments. \n\n\n\nEach week\, girls will build new skills\, gain career exposure\, and develop practical\, low-cost ways to create beauty and peace in their surroundings. By the end of the program\, participants who complete all sessions will earn the opportunity to have a professional designer help them redesign their own bedroom—creating a personal sanctuary that supports their mental wellness. \n\n\n\nThis program is about more than decorating—it’s about healing\, creativity\, and empowerment. It reminds girls that they have the power to design their lives\, starting with the spaces around them. \n\n\n\nOpen to Thomas Jefferson High School students only \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysMondays and Wednesdays12:15-1:00pm \n\n\n\nScheduleNovember 10th-April 29th \n\n\n\nLocationThomas Jefferson High School4100 W Grace StRichmond\, VA 23230 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-thomas-jefferson-high-school/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: John Rolfe Middle School (Mondays)
DESCRIPTION: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 by authors with lived experience\, girls gain tools that affirm their identities and center their voices. Along the way\, they co-lead Sistah Circles\, develop projects rooted in self-expression\, and prepare for the year’s capstone event the Wellness Showcase\, where they share poetry\, spoken word\, storytelling\, art\, and a collaborative document that reflects their growth. This transformative experience helps participants build confidence\, discover their voice\, and step into leadership as change-makers in their school and community. \n\n\n\nOpen to John Rolfe Middle School students \n\n\n\nMeeting Days1st + 3rd Mondays and 2nd + 4th Tuesdays1:45PM – 3:15PM \n\n\n\nScheduleOctober 6 – April 27 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Torian Jones \n\n\n\nLocationJohn Rolfe Middle School6901 Messer RdRichmond\, VA 23231 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-john-rolfe-middle-school/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Her Journey Home
DESCRIPTION: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\, cultural immersion\, and storytelling that connects participants to their heritage while equipping them with leadership skills\, resilience\, and a global sense of belonging. This is more than a trip it’s a rite of passage that celebrates who they are and prepares them for the world ahead. \n\n\n\nFor High School GFAC Participants (9th–12th Grade) \n\n\n\nOrientation DateMonday\, October 6 \n\n\n\nScheduleMondays\, October 13 – April 27 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorsRobinette Cross\, Founder of Cross-Cultural Talks\, LLC—promoting academic success and cross-cultural understanding. \n\n\n\nSheri Stanford\, Founder of KofiAma Journeys—bringing expertise in travel and cultural curriculum\, preparing girls for global learning experiences. \n\n\n\nLocationGirls For A Change Branch100 Buford RoadNorth Chesterfield\, VA 23235 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-her-journey-home-2/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Black Girls\, Periodt! w/ Nappy Nerd
DESCRIPTION: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\, storytelling for social change\, and trauma-informed wellness practices. Each month offers a unique theme—identity\, Black girl joy\, emotional health\, activism\, and resoration—supported by dynamic workshops such as Afro-textured portrait collages\, freedom zines\, feelings maps\, social-justice posters\, and a May showcase for families. Sessions begin with snacks\, music\, journaling\, and grounding rituals\, and end with affirmations and community lifting. Throughout the series\, girls receive creative tools\, weekly take-home “girl props\,” and guided support from teaching artists\, mental-health–informed educators\, and advocates. \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysTuesdays and Thursdays5:30 pm – 7:15 pm \n\n\n\nScheduleJanuary 20th – April 30th \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Nappy Nerd \n\n\n\nLocationGirls For A Change Branch100 Buford RdNorth Chesterfield\, VA 23235 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register\n\n\n\nRegister For an Info Session
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-black-girls-periodt-w-nappy-nerd/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Thomas Jefferson High School
DESCRIPTION: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 personal spaces into calm\, inspiring environments. \n\n\n\nEach week\, girls will build new skills\, gain career exposure\, and develop practical\, low-cost ways to create beauty and peace in their surroundings. By the end of the program\, participants who complete all sessions will earn the opportunity to have a professional designer help them redesign their own bedroom—creating a personal sanctuary that supports their mental wellness. \n\n\n\nThis program is about more than decorating—it’s about healing\, creativity\, and empowerment. It reminds girls that they have the power to design their lives\, starting with the spaces around them. \n\n\n\nOpen to Thomas Jefferson High School students only \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysMondays and Wednesdays12:15-1:00pm \n\n\n\nScheduleNovember 10th-April 29th \n\n\n\nLocationThomas Jefferson High School4100 W Grace StRichmond\, VA 23230 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-thomas-jefferson-high-school/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: George Washington Carver Elementary School
DESCRIPTION: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 reflection\, self-expression\, and belonging. \n\n\n\nParticipants strengthen reading and academic skills while also learning leadership\, advocacy\, problem-solving\, and communication. Along the way\, they are guided to see growth as something to embrace\, not fear\, and to prepare for middle school as a new opportunity to lead and shine. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the year\, participants are middle school ready—equipped with the tools\, confidence\, and sisterhood they need to navigate new challenges and step boldly into this next stage of their journey with resilience and purpose. \n\n\n\nOpen to George Washington Carver Elementary School Students (designed for 5th graders) \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysWednesdays1:00PM – 2:00PM \n\n\n\nScheduleOctober 8 – April 29 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Torian Jones \n\n\n\nLocationGeorge Washington Carver Elementary School1110 W. Leigh St.Richmond\, VA 23220 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-george-washington-carver-elementary-school/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Orchard House Middle School
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis year’s capstone project\, “Voices from the Orchard” Podcast Series\, gives each girl a role as an interviewer\, host\, researcher\, or producer—as they create podcast episodes inspired by their learning and experiences. The year will culminate in a Podcast Listening & Community Dialogue Showcase\, where families and peers celebrate their work and affirm the power of girls’ voices.The Orchard Speaks equips participants with confidence\, leadership\, and 21st-century skills\, while affirming their identities and preparing them to make meaningful community impact. \n\n\n\nOpen to Orchard House Middle School students only \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysWednesdays3:30 pm – 4:15 pm \n\n\n\nScheduleOctober 8 – April 29 \n\n\n\nOrientationOctober 2 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Torian Jones \n\n\n\nLocationOrchard House Middle School500 N Allen AveRichmond\, VA 23220 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-orchard-house-middle-school/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000
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SUMMARY:Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girl Incubator
DESCRIPTION: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 practice pitching to investors while also accessing opportunities like the Creative Industry Camp in New York City. Whether they come with a business idea or not\, girls gain practical experience\, mentorship\, and resources that help them explore careers\, launch ventures\, and strengthen essential life skills. By combining workforce development with entrepreneurship\, the Immersion Lab equips participants with the tools\, networks\, and confidence to succeed in school\, business\, and beyond. \n\n\n\nOpen to all area high school aged girls \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysWednesdays 4:00pm-5:30pmOctober 15 – April 29 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorsCoach Soliel Lindsey \n\n\n\nLocationGirls For A Change Branch100 Buford RoadNorth Chesterfield\, VA 23235 \n\n\n\n(Meadowbrook High School students will have transportation to and from school) \n\n\n\n\nAttend an info session\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/immersion-lab-budding-black-girl-incubator/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersion Lab
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T180000
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
DESCRIPTION: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 as curators of their own stories. Middle school girls transition into Camp Diva’s Mission in Bloom to prepare for high school\, while high school girls step into paid internship opportunities through the Girl Ambassador Program. Together\, they are reimagining leadership\, creativity\, and what it means to change the world. \n\n\n\nOpen to the community: 8th\, 9th\, 10th graders only \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysWednesdays4:30pm – 6:00pmOctober 15 – April 29 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorsCoach Nickey McMullen + Sistah Na’Kera \n\n\n\nLocationVirginia Museum of Fine Arts200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdRichmond\, VA 23220 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-virginia-museum-of-fine-arts/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T193000
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Black Girls\, Periodt! w/ Nappy Nerd
DESCRIPTION: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\, storytelling for social change\, and trauma-informed wellness practices. Each month offers a unique theme—identity\, Black girl joy\, emotional health\, activism\, and resoration—supported by dynamic workshops such as Afro-textured portrait collages\, freedom zines\, feelings maps\, social-justice posters\, and a May showcase for families. Sessions begin with snacks\, music\, journaling\, and grounding rituals\, and end with affirmations and community lifting. Throughout the series\, girls receive creative tools\, weekly take-home “girl props\,” and guided support from teaching artists\, mental-health–informed educators\, and advocates. \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysTuesdays and Thursdays5:30 pm – 7:15 pm \n\n\n\nScheduleJanuary 20th – April 30th \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Nappy Nerd \n\n\n\nLocationGirls For A Change Branch100 Buford RdNorth Chesterfield\, VA 23235 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register\n\n\n\nRegister For an Info Session
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-black-girls-periodt-w-nappy-nerd/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Thomas Jefferson High School
DESCRIPTION: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 personal spaces into calm\, inspiring environments. \n\n\n\nEach week\, girls will build new skills\, gain career exposure\, and develop practical\, low-cost ways to create beauty and peace in their surroundings. By the end of the program\, participants who complete all sessions will earn the opportunity to have a professional designer help them redesign their own bedroom—creating a personal sanctuary that supports their mental wellness. \n\n\n\nThis program is about more than decorating—it’s about healing\, creativity\, and empowerment. It reminds girls that they have the power to design their lives\, starting with the spaces around them. \n\n\n\nOpen to Thomas Jefferson High School students only \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysMondays and Wednesdays12:15-1:00pm \n\n\n\nScheduleNovember 10th-April 29th \n\n\n\nLocationThomas Jefferson High School4100 W Grace StRichmond\, VA 23230 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-thomas-jefferson-high-school/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T193000
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Her Journey Home
DESCRIPTION: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\, cultural immersion\, and storytelling that connects participants to their heritage while equipping them with leadership skills\, resilience\, and a global sense of belonging. This is more than a trip it’s a rite of passage that celebrates who they are and prepares them for the world ahead. \n\n\n\nFor High School GFAC Participants (9th–12th Grade) \n\n\n\nOrientation DateMonday\, October 6 \n\n\n\nScheduleMondays\, October 13 – April 27 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorsRobinette Cross\, Founder of Cross-Cultural Talks\, LLC—promoting academic success and cross-cultural understanding. \n\n\n\nSheri Stanford\, Founder of KofiAma Journeys—bringing expertise in travel and cultural curriculum\, preparing girls for global learning experiences. \n\n\n\nLocationGirls For A Change Branch100 Buford RoadNorth Chesterfield\, VA 23235 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-her-journey-home-2/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T151500
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: John Rolfe Middle School (Tuesdays)
DESCRIPTION: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 by authors with lived experience\, girls gain tools that affirm their identities and center their voices. Along the way\, they co-lead Sistah Circles\, develop projects rooted in self-expression\, and prepare for the year’s capstone event the Wellness Showcase\, where they share poetry\, spoken word\, storytelling\, art\, and a collaborative document that reflects their growth. This transformative experience helps participants build confidence\, discover their voice\, and step into leadership as change-makers in their school and community. \n\n\n\nOpen to John Rolfe Middle School students \n\n\n\nMeeting Days1st + 3rd Mondays and 2nd + 4th Tuesdays1:45PM – 3:15PM \n\n\n\nScheduleOctober 6 – April 28 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Torian Jones \n\n\n\nLocationJohn Rolfe Middle School6901 Messer RdRichmond\, VA 23231 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-john-rolfe-middle-school-tuesdays/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Black Girls\, Periodt! w/ Nappy Nerd
DESCRIPTION: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\, storytelling for social change\, and trauma-informed wellness practices. Each month offers a unique theme—identity\, Black girl joy\, emotional health\, activism\, and resoration—supported by dynamic workshops such as Afro-textured portrait collages\, freedom zines\, feelings maps\, social-justice posters\, and a May showcase for families. Sessions begin with snacks\, music\, journaling\, and grounding rituals\, and end with affirmations and community lifting. Throughout the series\, girls receive creative tools\, weekly take-home “girl props\,” and guided support from teaching artists\, mental-health–informed educators\, and advocates. \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysTuesdays and Thursdays5:30 pm – 7:15 pm \n\n\n\nScheduleJanuary 20th – April 30th \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Nappy Nerd \n\n\n\nLocationGirls For A Change Branch100 Buford RdNorth Chesterfield\, VA 23235 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register\n\n\n\nRegister For an Info Session
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-black-girls-periodt-w-nappy-nerd/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20251030T170843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T031634Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Thomas Jefferson High School
DESCRIPTION: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 personal spaces into calm\, inspiring environments. \n\n\n\nEach week\, girls will build new skills\, gain career exposure\, and develop practical\, low-cost ways to create beauty and peace in their surroundings. By the end of the program\, participants who complete all sessions will earn the opportunity to have a professional designer help them redesign their own bedroom—creating a personal sanctuary that supports their mental wellness. \n\n\n\nThis program is about more than decorating—it’s about healing\, creativity\, and empowerment. It reminds girls that they have the power to design their lives\, starting with the spaces around them. \n\n\n\nOpen to Thomas Jefferson High School students only \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysMondays and Wednesdays12:15-1:00pm \n\n\n\nScheduleNovember 10th-April 29th \n\n\n\nLocationThomas Jefferson High School4100 W Grace StRichmond\, VA 23230 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-thomas-jefferson-high-school/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20250925T171534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T161536Z
UID:10006259-1776258000-1776261600@girlsforachange.org
SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: George Washington Carver Elementary School
DESCRIPTION: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 reflection\, self-expression\, and belonging. \n\n\n\nParticipants strengthen reading and academic skills while also learning leadership\, advocacy\, problem-solving\, and communication. Along the way\, they are guided to see growth as something to embrace\, not fear\, and to prepare for middle school as a new opportunity to lead and shine. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the year\, participants are middle school ready—equipped with the tools\, confidence\, and sisterhood they need to navigate new challenges and step boldly into this next stage of their journey with resilience and purpose. \n\n\n\nOpen to George Washington Carver Elementary School Students (designed for 5th graders) \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysWednesdays1:00PM – 2:00PM \n\n\n\nScheduleOctober 8 – April 29 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Torian Jones \n\n\n\nLocationGeorge Washington Carver Elementary School1110 W. Leigh St.Richmond\, VA 23220 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-george-washington-carver-elementary-school/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T161500
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20250925T180402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T161455Z
UID:10006321-1776267000-1776269700@girlsforachange.org
SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Orchard House Middle School
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis year’s capstone project\, “Voices from the Orchard” Podcast Series\, gives each girl a role as an interviewer\, host\, researcher\, or producer—as they create podcast episodes inspired by their learning and experiences. The year will culminate in a Podcast Listening & Community Dialogue Showcase\, where families and peers celebrate their work and affirm the power of girls’ voices.The Orchard Speaks equips participants with confidence\, leadership\, and 21st-century skills\, while affirming their identities and preparing them to make meaningful community impact. \n\n\n\nOpen to Orchard House Middle School students only \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysWednesdays3:30 pm – 4:15 pm \n\n\n\nScheduleOctober 8 – April 29 \n\n\n\nOrientationOctober 2 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Torian Jones \n\n\n\nLocationOrchard House Middle School500 N Allen AveRichmond\, VA 23220 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-orchard-house-middle-school/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20250925T184404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T161112Z
UID:10006440-1776268800-1776274200@girlsforachange.org
SUMMARY:Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girl Incubator
DESCRIPTION: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 practice pitching to investors while also accessing opportunities like the Creative Industry Camp in New York City. Whether they come with a business idea or not\, girls gain practical experience\, mentorship\, and resources that help them explore careers\, launch ventures\, and strengthen essential life skills. By combining workforce development with entrepreneurship\, the Immersion Lab equips participants with the tools\, networks\, and confidence to succeed in school\, business\, and beyond. \n\n\n\nOpen to all area high school aged girls \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysWednesdays 4:00pm-5:30pmOctober 15 – April 29 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorsCoach Soliel Lindsey \n\n\n\nLocationGirls For A Change Branch100 Buford RoadNorth Chesterfield\, VA 23235 \n\n\n\n(Meadowbrook High School students will have transportation to and from school) \n\n\n\n\nAttend an info session\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/immersion-lab-budding-black-girl-incubator/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersion Lab
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20250925T182414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T161010Z
UID:10006381-1776270600-1776276000@girlsforachange.org
SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
DESCRIPTION: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 as curators of their own stories. Middle school girls transition into Camp Diva’s Mission in Bloom to prepare for high school\, while high school girls step into paid internship opportunities through the Girl Ambassador Program. Together\, they are reimagining leadership\, creativity\, and what it means to change the world. \n\n\n\nOpen to the community: 8th\, 9th\, 10th graders only \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysWednesdays4:30pm – 6:00pmOctober 15 – April 29 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorsCoach Nickey McMullen + Sistah Na’Kera \n\n\n\nLocationVirginia Museum of Fine Arts200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdRichmond\, VA 23220 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-virginia-museum-of-fine-arts/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20251222T170045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T170147Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Black Girls\, Periodt! w/ Nappy Nerd
DESCRIPTION: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\, storytelling for social change\, and trauma-informed wellness practices. Each month offers a unique theme—identity\, Black girl joy\, emotional health\, activism\, and resoration—supported by dynamic workshops such as Afro-textured portrait collages\, freedom zines\, feelings maps\, social-justice posters\, and a May showcase for families. Sessions begin with snacks\, music\, journaling\, and grounding rituals\, and end with affirmations and community lifting. Throughout the series\, girls receive creative tools\, weekly take-home “girl props\,” and guided support from teaching artists\, mental-health–informed educators\, and advocates. \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysTuesdays and Thursdays5:30 pm – 7:15 pm \n\n\n\nScheduleJanuary 20th – April 30th \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Nappy Nerd \n\n\n\nLocationGirls For A Change Branch100 Buford RdNorth Chesterfield\, VA 23235 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register\n\n\n\nRegister For an Info Session
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-black-girls-periodt-w-nappy-nerd/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20260316T170542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T170545Z
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SUMMARY:Perk Up with Girls For A Change - April
DESCRIPTION:Have coffee on us. Taste the rich\, original drip from the Grounds of Rwanda while learning about our upcoming journey to Ghana. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/perk-up-with-girls-for-a-change-april/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20251030T170843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T031634Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Thomas Jefferson High School
DESCRIPTION: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 personal spaces into calm\, inspiring environments. \n\n\n\nEach week\, girls will build new skills\, gain career exposure\, and develop practical\, low-cost ways to create beauty and peace in their surroundings. By the end of the program\, participants who complete all sessions will earn the opportunity to have a professional designer help them redesign their own bedroom—creating a personal sanctuary that supports their mental wellness. \n\n\n\nThis program is about more than decorating—it’s about healing\, creativity\, and empowerment. It reminds girls that they have the power to design their lives\, starting with the spaces around them. \n\n\n\nOpen to Thomas Jefferson High School students only \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysMondays and Wednesdays12:15-1:00pm \n\n\n\nScheduleNovember 10th-April 29th \n\n\n\nLocationThomas Jefferson High School4100 W Grace StRichmond\, VA 23230 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-thomas-jefferson-high-school/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T151500
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20250925T174806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T161743Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: John Rolfe Middle School (Mondays)
DESCRIPTION: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 by authors with lived experience\, girls gain tools that affirm their identities and center their voices. Along the way\, they co-lead Sistah Circles\, develop projects rooted in self-expression\, and prepare for the year’s capstone event the Wellness Showcase\, where they share poetry\, spoken word\, storytelling\, art\, and a collaborative document that reflects their growth. This transformative experience helps participants build confidence\, discover their voice\, and step into leadership as change-makers in their school and community. \n\n\n\nOpen to John Rolfe Middle School students \n\n\n\nMeeting Days1st + 3rd Mondays and 2nd + 4th Tuesdays1:45PM – 3:15PM \n\n\n\nScheduleOctober 6 – April 27 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Torian Jones \n\n\n\nLocationJohn Rolfe Middle School6901 Messer RdRichmond\, VA 23231 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-john-rolfe-middle-school/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20250925T165929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T031813Z
UID:10006230-1776708000-1776713400@girlsforachange.org
SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Her Journey Home
DESCRIPTION: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\, cultural immersion\, and storytelling that connects participants to their heritage while equipping them with leadership skills\, resilience\, and a global sense of belonging. This is more than a trip it’s a rite of passage that celebrates who they are and prepares them for the world ahead. \n\n\n\nFor High School GFAC Participants (9th–12th Grade) \n\n\n\nOrientation DateMonday\, October 6 \n\n\n\nScheduleMondays\, October 13 – April 27 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorsRobinette Cross\, Founder of Cross-Cultural Talks\, LLC—promoting academic success and cross-cultural understanding. \n\n\n\nSheri Stanford\, Founder of KofiAma Journeys—bringing expertise in travel and cultural curriculum\, preparing girls for global learning experiences. \n\n\n\nLocationGirls For A Change Branch100 Buford RoadNorth Chesterfield\, VA 23235 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-her-journey-home-2/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20251222T170045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T170147Z
UID:10006611-1776792600-1776799800@girlsforachange.org
SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Black Girls\, Periodt! w/ Nappy Nerd
DESCRIPTION: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\, storytelling for social change\, and trauma-informed wellness practices. Each month offers a unique theme—identity\, Black girl joy\, emotional health\, activism\, and resoration—supported by dynamic workshops such as Afro-textured portrait collages\, freedom zines\, feelings maps\, social-justice posters\, and a May showcase for families. Sessions begin with snacks\, music\, journaling\, and grounding rituals\, and end with affirmations and community lifting. Throughout the series\, girls receive creative tools\, weekly take-home “girl props\,” and guided support from teaching artists\, mental-health–informed educators\, and advocates. \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysTuesdays and Thursdays5:30 pm – 7:15 pm \n\n\n\nScheduleJanuary 20th – April 30th \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Nappy Nerd \n\n\n\nLocationGirls For A Change Branch100 Buford RdNorth Chesterfield\, VA 23235 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register\n\n\n\nRegister For an Info Session
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-black-girls-periodt-w-nappy-nerd/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20251030T170843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T031634Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Thomas Jefferson High School
DESCRIPTION: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 personal spaces into calm\, inspiring environments. \n\n\n\nEach week\, girls will build new skills\, gain career exposure\, and develop practical\, low-cost ways to create beauty and peace in their surroundings. By the end of the program\, participants who complete all sessions will earn the opportunity to have a professional designer help them redesign their own bedroom—creating a personal sanctuary that supports their mental wellness. \n\n\n\nThis program is about more than decorating—it’s about healing\, creativity\, and empowerment. It reminds girls that they have the power to design their lives\, starting with the spaces around them. \n\n\n\nOpen to Thomas Jefferson High School students only \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysMondays and Wednesdays12:15-1:00pm \n\n\n\nScheduleNovember 10th-April 29th \n\n\n\nLocationThomas Jefferson High School4100 W Grace StRichmond\, VA 23230 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-thomas-jefferson-high-school/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20250925T171534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T161536Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: George Washington Carver Elementary School
DESCRIPTION: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 reflection\, self-expression\, and belonging. \n\n\n\nParticipants strengthen reading and academic skills while also learning leadership\, advocacy\, problem-solving\, and communication. Along the way\, they are guided to see growth as something to embrace\, not fear\, and to prepare for middle school as a new opportunity to lead and shine. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the year\, participants are middle school ready—equipped with the tools\, confidence\, and sisterhood they need to navigate new challenges and step boldly into this next stage of their journey with resilience and purpose. \n\n\n\nOpen to George Washington Carver Elementary School Students (designed for 5th graders) \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysWednesdays1:00PM – 2:00PM \n\n\n\nScheduleOctober 8 – April 29 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Torian Jones \n\n\n\nLocationGeorge Washington Carver Elementary School1110 W. Leigh St.Richmond\, VA 23220 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-george-washington-carver-elementary-school/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T161500
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20250925T180402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T161455Z
UID:10006322-1776871800-1776874500@girlsforachange.org
SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Orchard House Middle School
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis year’s capstone project\, “Voices from the Orchard” Podcast Series\, gives each girl a role as an interviewer\, host\, researcher\, or producer—as they create podcast episodes inspired by their learning and experiences. The year will culminate in a Podcast Listening & Community Dialogue Showcase\, where families and peers celebrate their work and affirm the power of girls’ voices.The Orchard Speaks equips participants with confidence\, leadership\, and 21st-century skills\, while affirming their identities and preparing them to make meaningful community impact. \n\n\n\nOpen to Orchard House Middle School students only \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysWednesdays3:30 pm – 4:15 pm \n\n\n\nScheduleOctober 8 – April 29 \n\n\n\nOrientationOctober 2 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorCoach Torian Jones \n\n\n\nLocationOrchard House Middle School500 N Allen AveRichmond\, VA 23220 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-orchard-house-middle-school/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025624
CREATED:20250925T184404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T161112Z
UID:10006441-1776873600-1776879000@girlsforachange.org
SUMMARY:Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girl Incubator
DESCRIPTION: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 practice pitching to investors while also accessing opportunities like the Creative Industry Camp in New York City. Whether they come with a business idea or not\, girls gain practical experience\, mentorship\, and resources that help them explore careers\, launch ventures\, and strengthen essential life skills. By combining workforce development with entrepreneurship\, the Immersion Lab equips participants with the tools\, networks\, and confidence to succeed in school\, business\, and beyond. \n\n\n\nOpen to all area high school aged girls \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysWednesdays 4:00pm-5:30pmOctober 15 – April 29 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorsCoach Soliel Lindsey \n\n\n\nLocationGirls For A Change Branch100 Buford RoadNorth Chesterfield\, VA 23235 \n\n\n\n(Meadowbrook High School students will have transportation to and from school) \n\n\n\n\nAttend an info session\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/immersion-lab-budding-black-girl-incubator/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersion Lab
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T163000
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SUMMARY:Girl Action Team: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
DESCRIPTION: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 as curators of their own stories. Middle school girls transition into Camp Diva’s Mission in Bloom to prepare for high school\, while high school girls step into paid internship opportunities through the Girl Ambassador Program. Together\, they are reimagining leadership\, creativity\, and what it means to change the world. \n\n\n\nOpen to the community: 8th\, 9th\, 10th graders only \n\n\n\nMeeting DaysWednesdays4:30pm – 6:00pmOctober 15 – April 29 \n\n\n\nFacilitatorsCoach Nickey McMullen + Sistah Na’Kera \n\n\n\nLocationVirginia Museum of Fine Arts200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdRichmond\, VA 23220 \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register
URL:https://girlsforachange.org/events/girl-action-team-virginia-museum-of-fine-arts/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Girl Action Team
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