Pasco transition girl Danielle E. recently nominated PACE Pasco for recognition as a Bay News 9 "Everyday Hero".  Every week, the cable news station honors a different recipient for making a positive difference in the Tampa Bay area community and beyond.  Above, Transition Services Coordinator Renee Shelton, Social Services Manager April Quillin, former Executive Director Danielle Taylor-Fagan, transition girl Danielle E., and Science Teacher/Advisor Christy Toney attend the award presentation in March 2010.  Read the full story.

PACE Center for Girls, Inc. of Pasco County recently hosted Carolyn Hersh of Southeastern Guide Dogs and ZZ, a 6-month-old Guide Dog "Puppy in Training".  Carolyn spoke to the PACE students about the rewards and challenges of raising and training guide dogs for the blind.

Southeastern Guide Dogs' mission is to create and nurture a partnership between a visually impaired individual and a guide dog, facilitating life's journey with mobility, independence and dignity.  For more information, visit www.guidedogs.org or call 941-729-5665.

PACE Center for Girls, Inc. of Pasco County was recently recognized as an Exemplary Program for Outstanding Service Provision in Juvenile Justice Education during 2008-2009.  PACE Pasco Academic Manager Chris Lemon accepted PACE Pasco's Exemplary Program award from Julie Orange, JJEEP Quality Assurance Review Director.

The Women's Division of the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries has awarded a $2,000 "Brighter Future" grant to PACE Center for Girls, Inc. of Pasco County to support violence prevention.  The Women's Division's "A Brighter Future for Children and Youth:  2009-2012" supports projects and programs addressing the needs of children and young people between the ages of 5 to 18 in the areas of violence prevention, anti-abuse and relationship abuse.