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Orange County’s Domestic Violence Commission Addresses Teen Dating Violence

The Orange County Domestic Violence Commission is working with Pace Center for Girls Orange to provide resources and advocacy to youth who have...

Pace Center for Girls, A Resource for Families

"We are a prevention and early intervention program for girls middle and high school aged girls that are at risk of systems involvement," Jodi...

The Top 50 Women Leaders of Jacksonville for 2023

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...

Investing in Women and Girls’ Futures

Pace Center for Girls often operates in the intersection between poverty, mental health, and education, with 90% of Pace girls living below the...

Together, We Have a Dream.

Our girls recognize they have an important role to play as young leaders — raising their voices to make a difference in their communities. And more...

Destiny, Pace Alumna

Destiny is a former Pace Polk girl who overcame significant adversity in her journey from young woman to a substitute teacher, mother, and recent...

<strong>Pace Alumna is Appointed to the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention State Advisory Group</strong>

Angie is a recent high school graduate and valedictorian of Pace Center for Girls, Palm Beach. She was a former secretary of the Pace Center for...

Pace Girls Share a Powerful Message of Belonging During the Holidays

It’s OK to feel different about the holidays. For young women and girls, it is especially important to have access to resources that help them cope...

Pace Jacksonville Girls Hit the Runway for the Annual Fall into Fashion by the Sea Show

This month, 13 Pace Jacksonville girls hit the runway for the 5th Annual Fall into Fashion by the Sea Show at Casa Marina Hotel.

Every Girl Deserves Flowers: Daytona Beach Photography Exhibit Gives Girls a Voice

An upcoming photography exhibit shines the spotlight on students from Pace Center for Girls Volusia-Flagler.

First Foundation Inc. Awards 45 Nonprofits through Its ‘Supporting Our Communities’ Grant Program on GivingTuesday

First Foundation Inc. today announced that it has awarded $635,000 to 45 nonprofits, including Pace Collier and Pace Hillsborough, across its markets...

Living Thanksgiving: Tallahassee Nonprofit Supports Pace Girls

The Clean Start Initiative, fed Thanksgiving dinner to hundreds of children from low-income families and at-risk communities across North Florida.