One Million Reasons to Build Ways to Give The Legacy Flower Installation

3D engraved acrylic Girls For A Change-branded flowers will be installed on the walls and ceiling throughout the center. Each flower will list the name of the person, celebrity, or corporation who sponsored it, along with their reason to build.

The largest flowers have a 47-inch diameter and will be available to corporate donors for $150,000 to sponsor and have naming rights of one of the thirteen rooms: wellness and movement studio, library, meeting space, maker space, commercial kitchen, classrooms (2), collab space, GFAC recording studio, event space, reception area, and the Sister Circle space.

We will offer three other sized flowers that will be placed through-out the building. The available sizes will be:

24-inch diameter available for a sponsorship of $50,000

18-inch diameter available for a sponsorship of $30,000

12-inch diameter available for a sponsorship of $20,000

Stairwell Recognition

Donations of $10,000 to $19,999 will be recognized for two years with the donor’s names painted in the stairwells, with name size depicting levels of donations supporting GFAC.

Digital Flowers

In addition to the acrylic installation, GFAC will also offer digital flowers on our website and in the center. Donations of $5,000-9,999 will display donor names both on a digital ticker in our reception area, and on our website. Donations of $500-4,999 will be recognized through digital flowers on our website.

Girls For A Change is an approved non-profit organization for the Virginia Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). For a minimum gift of $500, an individual donor may be eligible to receive a 65% tax credit against their VA state income tax. The maximum allowable individual gift is $125,000. For businesses, $616 is the minimum donation eligible for tax credits in their taxable year. There is no maximum donation limitation for businesses.

One Million Reasons to Build Projected Schedule

Overall, the funding and construction schedule for the GFAC building project will depend on a variety of factors, including the availability of funding and financing, the efficiency of the permitting and construction processes, and the extent of unexpected delays or issues that may arise. However, the timeline outlined below provides a rough estimate of how the project is anticipated to proceed.

Design Phase (Through 9/2023)

During the design phase, GFAC will be working with architects and contractors to develop detailed plans and specifications for the building project. GFAC will continue to explore requirements and commitments for passive income spaces to efficiently include program specific needs in the design.

Permitting Phase (9/2023 - 12/2023)

Once the design phase is complete, GFAC will submit the plans and specifications to the local government for permitting. This process typically takes several months, and may involve multiple rounds of review and revision.

Fundraising and Loan Acquisition (Ongoing)

Throughout the design and permitting phases, GFAC will continue to seek funding and financing for the project. This may involve soliciting donations from individuals and businesses, applying for government grants and loans, and securing loans from banks or other lenders.

Groundbreaking (1/2024)

Assuming all necessary funding and permits have been secured, GFAC will break ground on the building project in January 2024.

Construction Phase (1/2024 - 1/2025)

During the construction phase, contractors develop the GFAC building according to the plans and specifications created during the design phase. This phase is currently planned to take 12 months and will be tracked and evaluated as the process continues to validate our assumptions. Any changes to this schedule will be communicated as appropriate.

Furnishing and Equipment Phase (1/2025 - 3/2025)

Once the construction phase is complete, GFAC will begin outfitting the building with furnishings, equipment, and other necessary supplies. This phase typically takes several months to complete, and may involve purchasing or leasing items such as desks, chairs, computers, and other technology.

Certificate of Occupancy (3/2025)

As we enter this final phase, GFAC will receive a certificate of occupancy from the local government in March 2025, indicating that the building project is complete and the space is safe and ready for occupancy.