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Empowering Black girls & girls of color to visualize their potential through discovery, development, innovation & social change in their communities.
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We are thrilled to welcome the newest members of our GFAC family! GFAC's Peer Advisors joined these newly trained Coaches and program facilitators to bring some fresh perspectives and energy to their training day. Join us in giving them a warm welcome! 👏🏿
We'll be raffling off several exciting items throughout the Fashion Show on Tuesday, April 18 - like earrings from Diamonds Direct, gift cards to DTLR, tickets to other events, and designer handbags. Purchase your raffle tickets ahead of time ➡️ htru.io/SCmd
We're so excited to welcome to our panel of featured guests! From being a clothing designer and muralist, to creating incredible art, Earl has made his mark in the creative world. Don't miss your opportunity to get tickets ➡️ bit.ly/3JMAH1C
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Get ready to shop and support youth entrepreneurs! The "Show Up, TJ, and Secure the Bag" event will open up with a creative youth market featuring young retail-based entrepreneurs. We have spots open to vend! Apply ➡️ bit.ly/3Upw01g
We need YOUR HELP to make the Thomas Jefferson High School Girl Action Team's dream a reality! Join us in supporting this amazing endeavor as we challenge ourselves to think differently about fashion and sustainability. Sign up to donate ➡️
bit.ly/3UAaBCx
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The Meadowbrook High School Girl Action Team is working on a Fashion Symposium. We’re seeking creative industry creators, designers, and entrepreneurs to host interactive workshops with participants as they prepare for the Fashion Show. ➡️ bit.ly/3nX8LiR
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Shout out to an amazing community partner and RVA Made Me Look Sponsor, ! They're pulling out all the stops to help us create a memorable and high energy fashion show. Want to support us? Volunteer, make a donation, get a ticket ➡️ bit.ly/3ml7CS3
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Are you looking to gain some experience in the fashion industry and build connections? Volunteer for our 'Show Up, TJ and Secure the Bag' event! ➡️ bit.ly/3UeuOxG
Tomorrow we will be honored with the Excellence in Virginia Government Award! Here's our special spotlight that aired last week on Virginia This Morning.
Janie Medley of is a fashion and lifestyle content creator seen in Essence, the Tamron Hall talkshow, and the Virginia Morning Show! We are so excited to have her joining us for Show Up TJ, and Secure The Bag on Tuesdaym April 18th ➡️ bit.ly/3nDFCJn
Last week we were honored to receive the 2023 Meta Data Center Community Action Grant! This grant provides funding for nonprofit and school projects that help put the power of technology to use for community benefit, connect people online or off, and improve STEM education.
It's #NationalVolunteerMonth! Thank you to everyone who makes #GirlsForAChange programs and initiatives successful! We have lots of volunteer opportunities coming up! Check out ➡️ bit.ly/43cYFuC
Camp Diva offers new experiences and exploration in a way that encourages girls to achieve whatever they put their minds to! This summer, we're traveling across #RVA to get out into the community. Scholarships are available. ➡️ bit.ly/3fcOSuF
Last week at Common House we gathered #RVA DJs for a fun outdoor event to showcase what our Girls Drop Beats, Too participants have been learning. We made beats. We had fun with our families. Girls showcased their skills.
Runway Fashion in the making. Girl Action Team coaches and local fashionistas are working with participants to create fresh designs from the pieces they purchased at .
This year at Camp Diva we're taking our girls across the city to expose them to new opportunities, careers, accessible activities, and so much more! Spots are filling up! ➡️ bit.ly/3NC4vgj
Join us for an upcoming info session to learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3zechYQ
THIS is what happens when communities build together! We loved coming together to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth at the in support of our #1MReasonstoBuild campaign.
The fundraising doesn't stop here. Join us in building a lasting legacy ➡️ bit.ly/3LXiEXN
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We love to promote #BlackGirlsinSTEM any way that we can! NoCode, a creator-friendly tool that doesn't require code, has enabled our Girl Ambassador Program participants to create their ideas 10x faster than any traditional coding software!
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Thanks to the generosity of , we are proud to share that Girls For A Change has been selected as a grantee partner of the 2023 Black Girls Dream Fund! This support will help us continue to make a positive impact for Black girls in our community.
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Join us on Saturday, May 20th for the Black Girl Showcase and see what participants in our Winter and Spring programs have accomplished. Be prepared to laugh, cheer, inspired, and entertained. RSVP now ➡️ bit.ly/3nCLiUh #GirlsForAChange
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Our Girl Ambassador Program participants are getting interview ready with Quan Boatman! Our participants learned how to make themselves stand out in their resumes and during the interview process. Some of our participants even won gift cards for their hard work!
Art comes in many forms. Our Girls Who Code participants are learning how to create digital art using code! They have been working with P5.js, a JavaScript tool for creative design.
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Angela Patton, CEO of Girls For A Change, is the #EVGA2023 winner of The Grace E. Harris Leadership Award! Tune in to on April 13 at 7:30 pm for the full segment. Learn more and get tickets for the April 11 ceremony: bit.ly/vcuevga
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The Recipes for Success Girl Action Team took a break from learning in the GFAC kitchen to dine at one of Richmond's Black-owned restaurants, Lillie Pearl, and talk to the chefs about the industry. We also explored the !
At Camp Diva Leadership Academy, self-discovery and sisterhood are paramount. We provide a safe and brave space in a culturally affirming environment w/multiple experiences to help her find her voice. Learn more and register ➡️ bit.ly/3vuu6BU #SummerCamp
Girls For A Change aims to help Black girls and young women chart stronger paths towards economic success. One of those ways is getting girls "Ready to Work" through the Girl Ambassador Program. You can help by becoming a Hiring Partner. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/2RwWUIi
Our Girls Drop Beats, Too Girl Action Team is getting into the nitty-gritty, mechanical aspects of DJ-ing. Participants have been working with Service LLC to learn how to go from speakers and wires to an entire setup!
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Art comes in many forms. Our Girls Who Code participants are learning how to create digital art using code! They have been working with P5.js, a JavaScript tool for creative design.
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Time to Spring into action! 🌸 Help us make the GFAC space beautiful by volunteering in our garden! We have plenty of opportunities to lend a hand ➡️ bit.ly/3z1WL27
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Thank you to and @ for inviting our girls to the Remarkable Girls Luncheon, where they were able to network and discuss navigating the workforce with professionals in the community!
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Can you believe the Girl Ambassador Program is celebrating 5 years!? Here's a look at some of the many successes we have to celebrate and how you can get involved.
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There is a long way to go for gender equity in the music and hip-hop industry, but the conversations held at the Pass My Crown event in collaboration with Adofo Ka-Re, , Tiye Phoenix, and women in hip-hop experts was a great start. #blackwomeninmusic
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End off #WomensHistoryMonth by supporting small, Black, women-owned businesses AND your community! All you have to do is head to Penny's Wine Shop this month for a delicious glass of 2020 Aslina Umsasane and social change ➡️ bit.ly/3Tnilrh
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Girl Ambassador Program participants received these beautiful, hand-designed Empowerment Journals through a collaboration between Generus and Wayfair. Each journal was individually designed by people all over the nation. What a thoughtful way to honor Black girls!
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How do you finish a savory meal? With a sweet treat! Our Recipes for Success participants deocrated their very own cupcakes from Cupcakes by Shyla!
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Thank you, Sweet Talk Strategy for inviting our team to Content Camp!
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Haven't stopped by Penny's Wine Shop this month? Here's why you should! 15% of each glass of Aslina Umsasane benefits our #1MReasonstoBuild campaign for #WomensHistoryMonth. Learn more about the campaign ➡️ bit.ly/3JPBTkW
We want to extend a BIG thank you to everyone who supported us online and in-store at last week's Kendra Scott event! Your purchases help support our goal of creating a safe and positive space for Black girls in the community.
Camp Diva Leadership Academy is hitting the road! Discover yourself, the community, and the power of sisterhood in a culturally affirming environment. Girls from rising 4th-9th grade are invited to join. Join an upcoming info session to learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3JtiIx1
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