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Community Foundation donates to support empowerment programs for girls at Pace Alachua
Officials from the Community Foundation of North Central Florida recently presented a $3,300 donation to the Pace Center for Girls in Alachua. This...
02.13.2025
A Safe Place for Both of Us: An Aunt’s Story of Hope and Support
When my niece first came to Pace, I thought that it would be just like any other school—that she would just go to school, do her work, and come...
12.04.2024
Black History Month at Pace Center in Gainesville Ends with Leadership Discussion
Encouraging girls to become leaders was the focus of a panel discussion at Pace Center for Girls Alachua.
03.02.2024
Pace Alachua Celebrates Girl Accomplishments at Graduation Ceremony
Students who graduated from Pace Center for Girls Alachua on Monday were joined in caps and gowns by an advocate of the program who recently...
08.09.2023
UF College of Medicine Helps Pace Girls Explore Careers in Health Care
Pace Alachua girls took a field trip to the UF College of Medicine July 26.
08.05.2022
Pace Center for Girls unveils new mural “Protect. Love. Serve.” to promote safe driving
Pace Alachua partnered with local muralist Jenna Horner to create an art installation. Its purpose was to advocate for a safe and stronger community...
05.24.2022
Santa Fe College Honors Community Leaders with Women of Distinction and Promise Award
We’re proud to share that Natalya Bannister, Executive Director of Pace Alachua, was recently inducted into Santa Fe College’s...
03.30.2022
Youth Council Swearing-in Event Seeks to Bring New Solutions to Gang Violence
Makasia Purdy, 14, lost her 13-year-old friend, Christopher Scott, at a party in June 2021. Just a few months earlier, she...
02.23.2022
Pace Center for Girls set Precedent with Juneteenth celebration
Pace Center for Girls, Alachua has long recognized Juneteenth, but with the addition of the day as a Federal holiday, the Center took the step of...
06.18.2021
Pace Center for Girls give back with COVID-19 care packages
Students at Pace Center for Girls in Alachua County are setting the pace for giving back to senior citizens.
04.09.2021
Investing in Women and Girls Creates Long-Term Benefits
Fifteen years ago, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida’s Board of Directors recognized the connection between the well-being and...
02.25.2021
Pace Alachua Teacher Recognized as a Hometown Hero
Dr. Amarene Chandler was recently recognized by WCJB for her work as a teacher at Pace Alachua. Dr. Chandler sees Pace as a place to give back to the...
02.03.2021