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Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders: A Q&A with Mindy Hanken on Pace Center for Girls

“When a girl discovers the power of her own voice, she carries that confidence into her education, her career, her relationships, and her...

Pace Olympics! A Day of Connection and Friendly Competition for Girls from Three Pace Center for Girls Locations.

Pace Center for Girls will bring three of their 19 centers in Florida together for Pace Olympics on Tuesday, June 30th. Pace Clay will host Pace...

Pace Center for Girls Appoints Yessica Cancel as Chief Executive Officer

Pace Center for Girls today announced the appointment of Yessica Cancel as Chief Executive Officer. After serving as Interim CEO, Cancel will...

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...