Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach to Host "Believing in Girls Empowerment Luncheon"

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Oct. 7, 2025 - PRLog -- The community is invited to attend the Believing in Girls Empowerment Luncheon, presented by Palm Harbor Marina, The Palm Beaches, FL at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts–Cohen Pavilion, located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hosted by Pace Center for Girls, Nikita Ramos of WPBF 25 will emcee the uplifting event, and will feature powerful stories from Pace girls whose lives have been positively impacted by the programs the second-chance school offers. The luncheon will also honor a local philanthropist for her outstanding dedication to empowering young women and making a difference in the community.

Pace believes that 'Every Girl Deserves' a future filled with opportunities, respect, and agency to pursue her dreams. The event serves as a reminder of the progress achieved as a community while also urging us to envision the next phase of this critical mission. The girls and young women Pace supports receive academic instruction and work closely with counselors and therapists trained in girl-centered and trauma-based therapy. They also receive life coaching to learn basic life skills, such as personal hygiene, grocery shopping, and how to secure their first job. These resources are made available to girls at no cost to them.

"Please join us in celebration of our girls who have overcome tremendous obstacles, but see themselves as we see them — as strong, beautiful, intellectual women that will be successful as they grow into their young adulthood," said Mindy Hanken, Executive Director of Pace Palm Beach. "We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community and sponsors who help make events like these possible."

Since its founding in 1985, Pace Palm Beach has seen transformational improvements among girls personally and professionally. To date, more than 2000 girls in Palm Beach County have been served. Program highlights from fiscal year 2024 include:

• 9 out of 10 girls have experienced overall academic improvement.
• 8 out of 10 girls improved healthy social relationships with peers and family members

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a premier cultural venue in South Florida, consistently recognized for its excellence, including accolades from Palm Beach Illustrated's "Best of the Palm Beaches," South Florida Parenting Magazine, and the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award. The community is encouraged to share their support while enjoying a flavorful day. Current sponsors include Palm Harbor Marina, The Palm Beaches, FL, Regions Bank, JSR Design Group, Coach Roux, LLC, Comcast, Florida Power & Light, HCA Florida Healthcare, Kandace Kichler, Keely Gideon-Taylor, LaBovick Law Group, Reisen Construction, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, and Smith, Ball, Daez Injury Lawyers.

To learn more about how Pace is finding the great in every girl, visit www.pacecenter.org.