Girls Rock Fort Worth

A nonprofit organization

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$1,000 Goal

Our primary program is our Summer Day Camp for girls and gender expansive youth ages 8-17. Our last in-person camp was on July 8-13, 2019 at Hill School due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020 we sent out "camp kits" to campers in order to offer a screen-free way for them to connect with us and each other.
We have also hosted Pantherette Rock Retreat which was a weekend version of our summer camp for Adults 21+. We are currently working on hosting mini-camps and planning is underway for our 2023 Summer Camp!

At camp, participants learn an instrument, form a band, write an original song, attend workshops and perform live all in one week. We strive to provide them with a safe(r) space to explore and express themselves authentically in a judgement free zone. We encourage them to get loud, take up space and let go of society's expectations.

We believe that representation matters.
Representation of girls & gender expansive individuals in the rock music industry and culture has always been the exception rather than the rule. As much as we'd like to think that all things are equal now, reality shows us that marginalized communities still have an uphill battle in the world of music as well as in many other fields. The strength of GRFW is its focus on empowerment; music is the vehicle for positive messaging. We reserve positions of leadership for women and gender expansive individuals, especially those working directly with our campers. We strongly believe that "you can't be what you don't see." So our hope is that when they engage with our volunteers, they are inspired to pursue roles in leadership in whatever field they wish.

We recently approved our first Strategic Plan which includes goals to expand our programming & reach, and to develop a more sustainable & equitable leadership structure.

Mission

Through musical education, performance, and workshops, we provide a positive and supportive community of peers and mentors to build their leadership skills and self confidence to create social change.

We value Creativity, Community, Equity, Openness & Providing a Safe(r) Space.

Needs

Like many organizations, the pandemic has impacted us greatly. Being unable to hold in person events has put a strain on both funding and engagement.

The Programming Team is currently dreaming up ideas to engage with the community in new ways until we are able to hold our 2023 Summer Camp. We believe it is especially important to foster connection with our Rockstars (a.k.a. campers) and give them a space to interact with each other.

Your investment will support these opportunities for connection, Events like workshops, fun community events, and more are just some of the ideas we are working on. Specifically, funds will go towards stipends for workshop leaders, venue rentals, and operational costs (storage rental, PO Box, etc).

Equity Statement

"The Girls Rock Camp Alliance stands in unconditional solidarity with those protesting racist police violence. Anti-Black racism impacts every piece of society, including the Girls Rock movement. It is the responsibility of the GRCA and our member organizations to examine how we can dismantle oppressive structures, now and every day to come." -- GRCA

The Board and Staff of Girls Rock Fort Worth want to be clear about where we stand as an organization. This is an important moment. The work of becoming anti-racist is just beginning, both globally and within the Girls Rock Fort Worth Community. The creative community, especially the music industry, would not be the same without the contributions of Black artist and other Non White creative minds (google Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Celia Cruz, Karen O, etc.).

Through our connection with the Girls Rock Camp Alliance over the years we began to examine ourselves as individuals and as an organization. We recognize that our leadership consists of predominantly white women & men and this is problematic. The Board and Staff will be making anti-racism education and self-reflection a priority. We will weave what we have learned and continue to learn into the fabric of GRFW. We will offer educational resources to our campers, their families, and our volunteers.

Moving forward, we will share different ways to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement, educational resources, and organizations that need financial support.

We will make space to listen and learn from the Black community and we will take up space to fight injustice. We cannot stay silent as long as marginalized communities experience oppression.

We will continue this work with community involvement to make GRFW a more inclusive and equitable space.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Girls Rock Fort Worth

Tax id (EIN)

82-1252913

Guidestar

Causes

Arts, Culture & Humanities, LGBTQIA, Women & Girls

Operating Budget

Less than $100,000

Counties Served

Johnson, Tarrant

BIPOC Leadership

Board Chair

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

PO Box 11661
Fort Worth, TX 76110

Phone

817-202-7873

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