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We are thrilled to celebrate Girls For A Change (GFAC) for their remarkable achievement of securing the prestigious Neighborhood Builders Award from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. This award is an incredible acknowledgment of GFAC's persistence, impact, and relentless commitment to uplifting Richmond's communities. Bank of America recognized GFAC for its transformative programs, empowering Black girls to become leaders across the Greater Richmond Metro Area.
Founded in 2000, Girls For A Change continues to pave the way for positive, community-driven change, and we couldn't be more proud to celebrate this milestone alongside them!
Daughters Documentary Premieres on Netflix
In addition to their award, GFAC recently premiered Daughters, a moving documentary co-directed by GFAC CEO Angela Patton and filmmaker Natalie Rae. Now available on Netflix, Daughters shares the powerful and emotional journeys of four young girls preparing for a special "Daddy-Daughter Dance" with their incarcerated fathers. This dance, part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C. jail, offers a rare opportunity for these daughters to connect with their fathers—moments many will only experience once during sentences that stretch up to 20 years.
Daughters shines a light on the often-overlooked experiences of children of incarcerated parents while also challenging us to rethink the impact of incarceration on families and communities. GFAC, through this film, is challenging perceptions of the impact of incarceration on families and communities while continuing to support Black girls and girls of color from their youth into young adulthood.
Richmond's Special Screening of Daughters at the Altria Theater
We were honored to support the Richmond screening of Daughters at the Altria Theater, where powerful voices within the community came together to celebrate the film's impact. Girls For A Change created a powerful space for dialogue, inspiration, and change-making.
Join Us in Supporting Girls For A Change
Here's how you can support GFAC's work and the Daughters documentary:
Host a Watch Party: Bring friends, family, or your community together to watch Daughters on Netflix and engage in meaningful conversation.
Support the Impact Campaign: Contribute to GFAC's mission by supporting its impact campaign, which is designed to expand the reach and impact of its programs.
Watch and "Like" the Film on Netflix: Each watch and like helps amplify the film's message and brings awareness to the impact of mass incarceration on Black youth and families.
About Angela Patton, CEO of Girls For A Change
Angela Patton, CEO of Girls For A Change, has advocated for systemic and cultural change for Black girls for over 25 years. Her TED Talk has inspired millions, and her co-authored book, Finding Her Voice: How Black Girls in White Spaces Can Speak Up and Live Their Truth, empowers Black girls to thrive. Angela's work has been featured on ABC World News, Inside Edition, NPR, and This is Life with Lisa Ling. Most recently, her directorial debut with Daughters won Festival Favorite and Audience Favorite: U.S. Documentary at Sundance.
We encourage everyone to support their work and join them in preparing Black girls for the world and the world for Black girls.
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