Pace Center For Girls, Polk

08/30/2026

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⏰🎒 **ONE MORE DAY, PAWL!** 💜💛

Our school supply drive for PACE Center for Girls ends TOMORROW!

There’s still time to make a difference—grab a few items today or shop the Amazon Wishlist in our bio.

Let’s finish this drive strong!

08/18/2026

📚✨ A New School Year. A New Opportunity. ✨📚

Pace Center for Girls Polk is now accepting student applications for middle and high school girls!

If you know a girl that can benefit from a supportive, strengths-based environment that empowers girls to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially, Pace may be the right fit.

🌟 Small class sizes
🌟 Academic support
🌟 Counseling services
🌟 Life-changing opportunities

This school year, help her discover her potential and build a brighter future.

📩 Apply today or learn more about our program!
https://www.pacecenter.org/become-a-pace-girl/enroll/

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Pace changes the lives of girls through the development of critical life, health and mental health, and academic skills.

08/06/2026

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” — Dr. Seuss
"She chose to keep moving forward. She chose to persevere through trials that would have caused many to give up. She chose healing over hurt, growth over fear, and hope over her past. I am incredibly proud of the young woman she has become. She has overcome trauma, refused to let it define her, and continues to rise stronger with every step.
Her future is bright—not because life has been easy, but because she has proven she has the strength to keep going. She is living proof that your past doesn’t determine your future."💜Sereniti's Mom CONGRATULATIONS we are PROUD of you!!

08/03/2026

The girls and staff worked together to make beautiful cards of love and support to send to the Cards for Hospitalized Kids non-profit. They learned about the organization and then shared their love for art with children in need of spirit lifting moments.

07/31/2026

Thank you Rita McIntyre for leading an incredible collage-making workshop with our girls.

The activity began with each girl writing positive words on her paper. Although those words would later be covered by the collage, the message behind them remained, serving as a reminder that our truths and strengths are always part of who we are.

The finished pieces were stunning, each one uniquely reflecting its creator.

As Ms. Rita shared after class:

"Every single girl brought honesty and integrity and represented themselves and their truth so very well."

Thank you, Ms. Rita, for helping our girls explore self-expression and confidence through art. 🎨✨

07/30/2026

🍦✨ Sweet treats for an amazing group of girls! We celebrated our BHS + BMS Reach girls with a special ice cream party to recognize all they accomplished throughout the summer. From personal growth to building connections and making lasting memories, these girls have worked hard and have so much to be proud of. A huge thank you to Trinity Bartow Church for graciously hosting us and helping make this celebration so special. We can't wait to see all they continue to achieve!

07/29/2026

🎉 Happy 2nd Pace Anniversary, Ms. Lisa Ann! 🎉

Today, we are excited to celebrate 2 wonderful years with Pace and recognize the impact Ms. Lisa Ann has made as our Office Manager. Her hard work, dedication, and commitment help keep everything running smoothly, and her positivity shines through in all that she does.

To honor this special milestone, Nani shared the following message:

❤️ "Congratulations on your 2-year anniversary at our school! Your hard work, kindness, and dedication have made such a positive impact on so many students and staff. Thank you for everything you do each day and for always giving your best.

Wishing you continued success, happiness, and many more years of making a difference. Congratulations on this amazing milestone!" ❤️

07/29/2026

After careful consideration, we have made the decision to reschedule the Ten Story Challenge to April 2, 2027. This change will allow us to create an even stronger event while continuing to support the more than 240 girls and families served by Pace Polk. All sponsorships, fundraiser registrations, and donations will remain active and automatically transfer to the new event date.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to seeing you in April 2027!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Gail at [email protected].
https://charity.pledgeit.org/tsc

07/28/2026

🎉 Happy 5th Pace Anniversary, Ms. Amaris! 🎉

Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone as Ms. Amaris marks 5 years with Pace! Throughout her journey, she has made a meaningful impact on the lives of so many through her leadership, compassion, and dedication.

When asked to describe Ms. Amaris, her team chose these words:

❤️ Supportive
❤️ Encouraging
❤️ Empowering
❤️ Dedicated
❤️ Empathetic
❤️ Genuine
❤️ Advocate

These words reflect the positive influence she has on those around her and the care she brings to her work every day.

07/25/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our summer point auction so special for the girls and staff at PACE Center for Girls Polk! 💙

We’re so grateful for the generous donations from the GFWC Junior Woman's Club of Lakeland and .ellamina with PEFCU.

A special thank you to the Professional Auctioneers for returning to volunteer once again. Your energy and generosity made this event even more memorable for our girls.

It truly takes a community, and we appreciate everyone who continues to invest in the future of the girls we serve. 💛