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A grand afternoon for three remarkable grand dames

While there are still plenty of events and to-dos on the horizon, each year the annual Grand Dames Tea to benefit PACE Center for Girls sort of marks...

Nora, Pace Pinellas

When Nora entered high school, she was struggling—failing a semester and missing days due to declining mental health. Hopeful for support, she and...

Pace Jacksonville Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Library Honoring Elaine Stallings

Pace Center for Girls, Jacksonville celebrated the opening of its new library with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The library was created by a...

“My time at Pace has truly changed my life. The staff and counselors gave me guidance, encouragement, and the support I needed when I felt...

Pace Center for Girls Marks Believing in Girls Month with Release of Latest Impact Report

Pace released its latest annual Impact Report, “A Legacy Built on the Belief of Girls,” highlighting its transformative community impact...

When I came to Pace, I was looking for mental health support. What I found was not only encouragement, but also a community that helps me grow. With...

Pace Center for Girls Marks 41 Years of Impact as Teen Girls Meet Florida Legislators at the Capitol

Pace is hosting its annual Pace Day at the Capitol event from February 10-11, 2026. Pace girls from across the state will meet with members of...

Pace Center for Girls Announces Rebecca Ndombi as Chief Advancement Officer

Pace Center for Girls is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Ndombi as its new Chief Advancement Officer. ...

“Pace has taught me about friendships, I have become more mature, and I have made good progress academically.” Melody is focused...

Standing O: Pace Center Executive Director Sheila Jordan seeks to inspire legacy of helping girls succeed

Sheila Jordan is a girl’s girl. She loves being a girl. She loves supporting girls. And, she loves working to empower girls. “Girls...

As we enter this season of giving, we’re filled with gratitude — for our dedicated team, the families we serve, and compassionate supporters like...

FGCU students turn class project into holiday lifeline for Pace Center girls

Students at Florida Gulf Coast University are transforming a classroom assignment into a meaningful holiday tradition, one that brings comfort, joy,...