Pace Center for Girls Hernando is proud to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from Suncoast Credit Union to support its STEM Exploration Program. This funding will provide 50 girls in Hernando County with hands-on learning opportunities designed to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and math \u2014 and encourage them to envision futures in these dynamic fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are deeply grateful to Suncoast Credit Union for investing in the futures of our girls,\u201d said Kimberly Buford, Executive Director of Pace Hernando. \u201cAt Pace, we believe every girl deserves the opportunity to explore her interests and discover what\u2019s possible. Exposure to STEM not only opens doors to future careers \u2014 it builds confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging in spaces where women have been historically underrepresented.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pace Hernando opened its doors in 2018, serving girls throughout Hernando County through its Day Program and community-based services. Since its founding, Pace Hernando has worked in partnership with a wide network of local agencies, schools, and service providers to ensure girls have access to the support and resources they need \u2014 from academics and counseling to career exploration and life skills development. These partnerships allow Pace to meet the individual needs of each girl, promote healing, and support long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By providing access to STEM activities in a supportive, girl-centered environment, Pace Hernando aims to create pathways to economic mobility for young women in the community. Suncoast Credit Union\u2019s support reflects a continued commitment to youth empowerment across Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suncoast Credit Union, Florida\u2019s largest credit union, founded the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation to promote the education, health and emotional well-being of children in the community. Each time a Suncoast member uses their debit or credit card, the credit union donates two cents to the Foundation to fund local initiatives. Since its inception in 1990, the Foundation has raised and donated over $45 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have seen what happens when we support STEM programs for girls and it is impressive, so we are proud to support this program\u201d Says Jeff Kunberger, Executive Director of Suncoast Foundations. \u201cOur mission is to serve the communities where we operate and ensuring that girls have access to STEM education ensures a brighter future for young women and that translates to stronger communities for all of us,\u201d added Kunberger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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