Success in Our Community

In 2021, Richmond Public Schools requested we spearhead school-based interventions for K-12 Black girls. GFAC leads the RPS Advisory Group in developing strategies to improve the culture and conditions for Black girls through culturally responsive services. GFAC sought to identify and programmatically meet our members’ and community’s needs through activities and events in an environment where it was safe for girls to be themselves, speak their mind, and connect with others. GFAC’s impact is significant. For example, over the past five years, 100% of our high school seniors have not only graduated, but also pursued higher education opportunities. In 2021 alone, 100% of our senior participants earned merit based scholarships. GFAC is designing a replicable model of social justice for Black girls in the United States.