Girls For A Change

This year, we're excited to introduce a Girl Action Team at John Rolfe Middle School where self-confidence and wellness are at the center. Participants will use journaling, reflection, and creative expression to explore several themes while receiving guidance from skilled facilitators and licensed guest instructors. Along the way, they will co-lead Sistah Circles, develop projects rooted in self-expression, and prepare for the first annual Wellness Showcase. Learn more ➡️ https://heyor.ca/9iwjzq

Remember our Black Girl Rally special guest Dr. Janice Johnson Dias? Her family is publishing a book! Congrats to Marley Dias and her parents, GrassROOTS President Dr. Janice Johnson Dias and Scott Dias! This story is a love letter to the journeys that make them who they are. It is a celebration of voluntary migration, family legacy, and choosing new lands of promise. Preorder: https://heyor.ca/DmOvfU

Meet new Peer Advisor Alivia Brown! Alivia is going into her second year in the Girl Ambassador Program. We can't wait to see her excel as a Peer Advisor.

Meet new Peer Advisor Milani Hopkins! Milani recently transitioned from Camp Diva Leadership Academy and will join our Girl Ambassador Program. We're excited to have her on the team!

🌍✨ Ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Her Journey Home is an incredible year-long program that offers a chance to connect with your roots, build leadership skills, and prepare for a transformative 10-day trip to Ghana in 2026. Limited to just ten amazing girls, it’s an intimate space to grow, share, and shine. Don’t miss out on this life-changing journey—apply today and step confidently into your power as a global changemaker! Learn more ➡️ https://heyor.ca/GxhApf

It's time to meet our Peer Advisors!! Meet Zoe Woodson, a Girl Ambassador Participant going into her third year. We're excited to have her join our 2025/2026 team!

The Women's Philanthropy Institute released the 2025 Women & Girls Index—the most comprehensive measure of charitable giving to women’s and girls’ organizations in the U.S. This year’s report includes new data from 2022 and 2023, revealing a historic milestone: for the first time, giving to these organizations surpassed 2% of all philanthropic dollars, exceeding $11 billion annually. Explore the findings: https://lnkd.in/eJfQBB9p #WomensPhilanthropy

At a time when more than 400,000 Black women have lost their jobs, many are turning to entrepreneurship as a pathway to stability and independence. The Immersion Lab helps prepare the next generation to meet that moment—equipping girls to lead with resilience, innovation, and purpose. We provide mentorship, training, certifications, and entrepreneurship opportunities that nurture creativity, confidence, and leadership. Participants work alongside successful professionals to develop and test business ideas, gain hands-on experience through pop-up shops and vending opportunities, and practice pitching to investors—learning the fundamentals of owning and operating a successful business. Whether participants come with a business idea or not, they leave with real-world experience and the confidence to explore careers, launch ventures, and step boldly into their futures as powerful innovators and entrepreneurs. Learn more and register ➡️ https://heyor.ca/Zs78uw

CrownHer, an organization rooted in sisterhood, service, and community, will host an Impact Screening of Daughters on Thursday, November 6th, at Virginia State University. This special screening will include a Q&A with Co-Director Angela Patton and is open to the community. ➡️ https://heyor.ca/1KR00s

Another member of our team is being honored at the 100 Women of Color Awards Gala! Sistah Na'Kera, our Head of Programs and Operations, is dedicated and passionate about the work we do supporting Black girls. We're excited to see her recognized.