Pace In the News

Sharayne Douglas never expected to become a therapist. Today, she works with teenage girls and their families as a Reach Therapist in South Florida.

The Orange County Domestic Violence Commission is working with Pace Center for Girls Orange to provide resources and advocacy to youth who have experienced teen dating violence, which affects millions of teens in the United States every year.

"We are a prevention and early intervention program for girls middle and high school aged girls that are at risk of systems involvement," Jodi Stevens said as Director of Government Affairs for Pace Center for Girls. "We provide the full academic school day and wrap around social services."

We are proud to share that Mary Marx, President and CEO of Pace Center for Girls, was recognized by Women We Admire for her exemplary leadership and purpose-driven work in the community.

This month, 13 Pace Jacksonville girls hit the runway for the 5th Annual Fall into Fashion by the Sea Show at Casa Marina Hotel. The fashion show is a community favorite and Pace Jacksonville’s largest fundraiser of the year, raising nearly $40,000 to support academic and social services for at-promise girls.