Pace Center for Girls
Non-profit OrganizationsFlorida, United States501-1000 Employees
Pace Center for Girls is a Jacksonville, Florida-based nonprofit that runs year-round programs designed to provide safe, supportive academic and counseling services for girls. Its staff deliver middle and high school academic support, counseling, life-skills training, and career preparation, crafting individualized approaches at no cost. The organization aims to help participants understand their past, plan for their futures, and heal from trauma within a community that fosters healthy relationships and personal growth. By addressing educational and emotional needs, it aims to yield positive outcomes for the girls and their families and communities. The organization serves girls who encounter barriers in public schools, the juvenile justice system, or access to mental health care, offering tailored pathways through these systems when trauma or complexity requires extra support. Operating as a nonprofit in the education and youth-services space, Pace Center for Girls positions itself as a resource that helps girls build resilience and futures beyond their current challenges. A recent development includes the opening of a new library at its Jacksonville campus, reflecting ongoing investment in community assets and services.