As I reflect on 2024, I am overcome with gratitude, pride, and an unstoppable sense of purpose. This year marked a milestone in my journey as a founder, activist, CEO ..read more

This year marked a monumental chapter in the history of Girls For A Change. From celebrating long-standing programs to receiving prestigious accolades, launching impactful initiatives, and fostering meaningful conversations about ..read more

We are so grateful for being chosen as a 2024 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders grant recipient! Thanks to this grant, we can expand our team, enabling us to serve ..read more

The 2024 Documentary, Directed by Angela Patton and Natalie Rae Was Recognized at an Awards Ceremony at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles; also Honored Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media ..read more

When Angela Patton sees a gap in opportunities for Black girls and women, she naturally seeks to fill it. Girls For A Change was in need of a Development Director ..read more

I was intrigued after hearing about the Peer Advisor Restore Cohort. Sister Angela introduced it it to the Girls For A Change (GFAC) Peer Advisors at one of our meetings ..read more

For the past 3 years, the Bensley Agrihood Planning Project (BAPP) cohort has been working to build Bensley Agrihood in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The cohort is comprised of Happily Natural Day, Girls For A Change, and Maggie Walker Community Land Trust. Our proposal is quite simple: acquire 8 acres off of Jeff Davis/Arthur Ashe Blvd and build 10 affordable homes, 4 tiny homes, a community farm… Source ..read more

Camp Diva Leadership Academy is marking its 20th anniversary this summer! In over two decades of serving Black girls, we have learned a lot. We’ve learned how to listen, how to create safe and brave spaces, and how to support, play, and have a good ole time to celebrate Black girls as they transition into a new school year every summer. Camp Diva History Camp Diva wasn’t initially… Source ..read more

“Summertime: The living is easy, school’s (almost) out, and the days are growing longer and hotter — which means there’s plenty of space for cool nights spent on the couch. Curl up with family, pals, or a really big bowl of popcorn, and queue up your next Netflix obsession. From blistering action movies and raucous comedies to tense thrillers and incredible animated films for your whole… Source ..read more

Daughters cleaned up at the Sundance Film Festival. With the “Audience Award in Documentary Competition,” plus the overall “Festival Favorite” award in pocket and the glowing articles from movie reviewers at Essence, Variety and the BBC, the studios came calling. Netflix beat them all, and now, Patton is rubbing shoulders with A-listers like Kerry Washington, an executive producer on… Source ..read more