Pace In the News
Please see how Pace Center for Girls is changing the lives of girls and young women through advocacy, partnerships, programs, and more in the many stories shared and published in the media.
We invite you to meet 14-year-old Lyra and hear her inspiring story. Lyra's journey hasn't been easy. She's wise beyond her years, gifted, and highly intelligent — so much so that she struggled to make connections with students her own age. Even with some adults.
When we focus on supporting girls, they gain the power to achieve success in all areas of their lives, leading to positive outcomes for themselves, their families and communities.
Since Pace in Immokalee opened its doors 25 years ago, it has served more than 2,000 girls. According to a recent statistic, nine out of 10 girls who advance through the program become engaged in their community by either enrolling back in high school, higher education or employment.
We are proud to share that Pace's own Thresa Giles, Chief Financial and Business Operations Officer, was recognized by the Jacksonville Business Journal for her leadership and purpose-driven work in the community.