Learn more about Girls For A Change (GFAC), non profit organization aimed at empowering black girls and girls of color in Central Virginia to realize their full potential and bring change to their communities.

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  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Hire a girl this Summer

Hire a girl this Summer Join us as a Girl Ambassador Hiring Partner View this email in your browser Calling all professionals! Are you passionate about empowering young women to become leaders in the community? Do you believ…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 12:14 PM

Career Engagement Day

Career Engagement Day Join us and expand your career options View this email in your browser Jumpstart Your Career Join us at Beulah Recreation Center on Monday, April 15th to connect with employers from Starbucks, Brightpoi…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 2:44 PM

Support Girls For A Change this Women's History Month

Support Girls For A Change this Women's History Month Upcoming events and volunteer opportunities View this email in your browser Sip, rock, and support Triple Crossing is celebrating Women's History Month with a music and f…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Celebrate Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month Bridge the digital divide Help us Bridge the Digital Divide Internet access and technology are fundamental for success in education and professional career paths. Access to those things, however, disprop…
  Girls For A Change · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 1:54 PM

Volunteers Needed this weekend!

Volunteers Needed this weekend! Saturday, February 17 and Sunday, February 18 View this email in your browser Volunteer Opportunities with Bensley Agrihood Bensley Agrihood, a project we are a partner on, is looking for volunteers to supp…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 2:44 PM

Celebrate Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month Become a GFAC Sustainer See Your Impact this Black History Month It's Black History Month, and we invite our community to join us in celebrating the voices, dreams, and achievements of Black girls by bec…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 4:44 PM

Our VMFA Girl Action Team starts February 14

Our VMFA Girl Action Team starts February 14 Join us on Tuesday, February 14 to learn more View this email in your browser The VMFA Girl Action Team is back! This time, we're exploring the world of the Japanese Samurai to le…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
February 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Are You Coming? RSVP to Career Day @ Starbucks!

Are You Coming? RSVP to Career Day @ Starbucks! Learn more about our Girl Ambassador Program View this email in your browser Upcoming Engagement Event at Starbucks We're hosting a family-centered event at Starbucks on Hull S…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 7:04 PM

Girl Ambassador Engagement Day @ Starbucks!

Girl Ambassador Engagement Day @ Starbucks! Learn more about our Girl Ambassador Program View this email in your browser Upcoming Engagement Event at Starbucks We're hosting a family-centered event at Starbucks on Hull Stree…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 8:24 PM

DAUGHTERS online screening starts today!

DAUGHTERS online screening starts today! Every ticket sold counts as a vote Thank you for your support in getting us to Sundance for the premiere of Daughters! The documentary premiered on Monday to a SOLD OUT crowd! The energy in th…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
December 26, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Happy Kwanzaa!

Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing you a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is a time for families and communities to come together, honor their ancestors, and celebrate African culture. Each day - for seven days - we light a candle and refle…
  Sistah Na'Kera · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 5:09 PM

Help us celebrate Sistah Angela's Birthday

Help us celebrate Sistah Angela's Birthday Join us in honoring her today Today is Sistah Angela's Birthday! Want to honor her on her special day? Make a donation in her name to the Sundance Travel Fund. In case you missed it, "Daught…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 8:28 PM

Peer Advisor Restore Cohort Info Session

Peer Advisor Restore Cohort Info Session Last chance to learn more Don't miss our info session! Saturday, December 9 at 10 AM The Peer Advisor Restore cohort, a joint venture between Girls For A Change (GFAC) and Bar…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Join the GFAC Sustainability Club

Join the GFAC Sustainability Club Help us sustain in 2024 Join the Sustainability Club Why does Girls For A Change (GFAC) Board Member Jennifer Williamson donate monthly? Because Black girls matter and they need our support.  …
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Register for these upcoming programs

Register for these upcoming programs Pursue a passion, learn a new skill, and expand your network What you do after school matters Our Fall programs are about to kick off! Spend time outside of school embarking on ne…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
November 15, 2023 at 9:15 PM

Sustain the foundation we are building on

Sustain the foundation we are building on Become a GFAC Sustainer Help us build sustainability Girls For A Change (GFAC) is making history. Next year, our building will be knocked down and built back up as a bigger, better facility f…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Fall Open Houses

Fall Open Houses Come learn more about our programs Fall Program Open Houses Our Fall programs are about to kick off, and we're hosting our last Open Houses next week! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to experience what we have to offer. Co…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
October 23, 2023 at 2:31 PM

GFAC Annual Welcoming Event

GFAC Annual Welcoming Event Honoring Akoben to Raise the Roof It's time for our Annual Girls For A Change Community Gathering! This annual event is a cherished occasion to reflect on our accomplishments, chart our future direction, …
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 10:53 PM

Lights On Afterschool Celebration: Meadowbrook High School

Lights On Afterschool Celebration: Meadowbrook High School Tuesday, October 24 View this email in your browser Celebration and Mural Painting at Meadowbrook High School We're excited to partner with Hamilton Glass for the 24…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 7:44 PM

It's almost time to rally! Who's with us??

It's almost time to rally! Who's with us?? Join us Friday, October 6 View this email in your browser 2023 Black Girl Rally: Friday, October 6 Calling all Black girls, Black girl champions, girl-centered programs, and creativ…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 3:05 PM

📣 Calling all Black Girls! Let's Rally

📣 Calling all Black Girls! Let's Rally Join us Friday, October 6 View this email in your browser 2023 Black Girl Rally: Friday, October 6 Calling all Black girls, Black girl champions, girl-centered programs, and creative in…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Join us at the Black Girl Rally

Join us at the Black Girl Rally Friday, October 6 View this email in your browser 2023 Black Girl Rally: Friday, October 6 Calling all Black girls, Black girl champions, girl-centered programs, and creative industry leaders!…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 12:38 PM

You're Invited!

You're Invited! Another great way to celebrate Black August Help us Raise the Roof You know that library we've been fundraising for this month? Well, it's just one room in the $5.5M facility we're going to build! You can help us buil…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 3:02 PM

The fight to keep our stories in schools and libraries continues

The fight to keep our stories in schools and libraries continues Support the GFAC Library Right now, in Hanover County, the racist campaign of banning our stories and narratives rages on as they start the "review process" in order to…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 2:05 PM

No More Banned Books

No More Banned Books Support the GFAC Library Celebrate Black August When Amanda Gorman took the podium to read her powerful poem during the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, we were inspired. When they pulled her book from a public sc…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
July 27, 2023 at 1:08 PM

Celebrate Black Family Month

Celebrate Black Family Month Join us for these upcoming events View this email in your browser It's Black Family Month! July is Black Family Month and to celebrate, we invited Girls For A Change parents out to have fun with …
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
July 7, 2023 at 4:17 PM

Calling all Meadowbrook High School Girls of Color!

Calling all Meadowbrook High School Girls of Color! Learn more about our Meadowbrook Girl Ambassador Program View this email in your browser Calling Meadowbrook High School Girls! GET READY FOR WORK THROUGH THE GIRL AMBASSAD…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
July 3, 2023 at 5:50 PM

Affirming our Stance: Black Girls Will Not Be Left Behind

Affirming our Stance: Black Girls Will Not Be Left Behind Our solution to education and career gaps View this email in your browser Black girls will not be left behind Two things happened last week that should have outraged …
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Last Call! Make Your Gift

Last Call! Make Your Gift A Few Days Left, Make Your Gift Count View this email in your browser A Few Days Left, Make Your Gift Count Continue to work in solidarity for racial justice, equality, and equity by making your ann…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 1:29 PM

Reminder: Support GFAC at Hardywood’s Juneteenth Celebration

Reminder: Support GFAC at Hardywood’s Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 17, 2023 View this email in your browser Celebrate Juneteenth with Girls For A Change Saturday, June 17 GFAC has been chosen as one of the two local…
  Girls For A Change · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 8:20 PM

Uplift Black Girls This Juneteenth

Uplift Black Girls This Juneteenth Support Girls For A Change View this email in your browser At Girls For A Change (GFAC), every day is a celebration of our freedom and a joyful recognition of the perseverance and spirit of Black people…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 5:48 PM

RVA Fashion Week: That's a Wrap

RVA Fashion Week: That's a Wrap GFAC's week in fashion View this email in your browser RVA Fashion Week Recap We had TWO Girl Action Team organized events during RVA Fashion Week! We want to thank our amazing supporters who…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 6:44 PM

Fashion Community Takes Steps to Join Girls For A Change - Join us

Fashion Community Takes Steps to Join Girls For A Change - Join us Join us Tuesday, April 18 for fun and fashion View this email in your browser Show up and Support Young Changemakers Are you ready for a night of fun, fashi…
  Sistah Na'Kera · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 8:36 PM

We need volunteers!

We need volunteers! Lots of opportunities to pitch in and join our movement View this email in your browser Celebrate National Volunteer Month Girls For A Change programs are in full swing and we have lots of needs for volun…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
March 27, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Sip and Support Girls For A Change

Sip and Support Girls For A Change Celebrate Women's History Month at Penny's Wine Shop View this email in your browser Last chance to stop by Penny's Wine Shop to support Girls For A Change! Penny's Wine Sh…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 4:37 PM

Shop and Support Girls For A Change

Shop and Support Girls For A Change Join us at Kendra Scott in Short Pump View this email in your browser Join Us at Kendra Scott in Short Pump! March 11th at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST Join us for another Kendra Scott Giveback e…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 11:55 PM

Celebrate Women's History Month

Celebrate Women's History Month Help us support future leaders and changemakers View this email in your browser Shop, Sip, and Support Girls For A Change We're honored to partner with some women owned businesses in Richmond …
  Sister Na'Kera · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Start and grow a business in 2023

Start and grow a business in 2023 Join GFAC's Immersion Lab  View this email in your browser Registration closes February 15 Do you have a product or business idea? Don't wait to start, join us! The Immersion Lab is an im…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 6:28 PM

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code Launching Wednesday, February 8 View this email in your browser Classes start Wednesday, February 8 Are you an artist or designer who is interested in exploring code? Do you have some experience with code a…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 2:14 PM

The VMFA Girl Action Team kicks off today!

The VMFA Girl Action Team kicks off today! Join us Monday, January 23 at 5:30pm View this email in your browser Join our VMFA Girl Action Team! Girl Action Teams create space for girls to “be the change” and design a socia…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Recipes for Success: Culinary, Culture, and Change is back!

Recipes for Success: Culinary, Culture, and Change is back! Launching Monday, January 23 View this email in your browser Recipes for Success: Culinary, Culture, and Change Our relationship with food starts early on and can…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
January 19, 2023 at 2:41 PM

Join our VMFA Girl Action Team

Join our VMFA Girl Action Team Launching Monday, January 23 View this email in your browser Join our VMFA Girl Action Team! Girl Action Teams create space for girls to “be the change” and design a social change project tha…
  Sister Na'Kera · [email protected]
January 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Your accelerated career path awaits

Your accelerated career path awaits The Girl Ambassador Program launches soon View this email in your browser Application deadline extended! Ready to level up your professional skills and knowledge? Apply for the Girl Amba…
  Sister Na'Kera · [email protected]
January 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Start and grow a business in 2023

Start and grow a business in 2023 Join GFAC's Immersion Lab  View this email in your browser Become an entrepreneur Do you have a product or business idea? Don't wait to start, join us! The Immersion Lab is an 8-week, imm…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
January 2, 2023 at 10:04 PM

Donate Your Birthday in 2023

Donate Your Birthday in 2023 Support the Renovation and Buildout of our Reception Area  View this email in your browser Support the Renovation and Buildout of our Reception Area There’s power in community…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Girls For A Change 2023 Programs

Girls For A Change 2023 Programs Registration is open!  View this email in your browser Spring 2023 programs are open! We have lots of fun programs launching in the new year that you don't want to miss out on! Workforce tr…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
December 26, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Happy Kwanzaa!

Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing you wisdom and joy this Kwanzaa View this email in your browser We want to wish all of our friends, followers, and supporters a joyous  and meaningful holiday! …
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 9:45 PM

Become a member of the Sustainable Club

Become a member of the Sustainable Club Support supplies and travel needs View this email in your browser Unless you're a business owner or non-profit, you probably don't think/worry about the cost of pap…
  Angela Patton · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Celebrating a year of successes

Celebrating a year of successes A look at our 2022 Annual Report View this email in your browserBlack Girls Thrive in Community“A WORLD WHERE BLACK GIRLS THRIVE IS A WORLD WHERE THE COMMUNITY LOVES, HONORS, AND SUPPORTS THEM.”Our Annual Report is officially out! This year, we called on t…
  Sistah Angela · [email protected]
December 14, 2022 at 6:35 PM

Join us tomorrow at Starr Hill RVA!

Join us tomorrow at Starr Hill RVA! #1MReasonstoBuild Anniversary: Thursday, December 15 View this email in your browser Let's Celebrate! Join us for a special Happy Hour on Thursday, December 15 to meet …