Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach Hosted "Believing in Girls Empowerment Luncheon

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Nov. 24, 2025 - PRLog -- Over 300 people attended Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach's "Believing in Girls Empowerment Luncheon," presented by The Chase Family's Palm Harbor Marina, The Palm Beaches, Florida, at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts–Cohen Pavilion. Themed as "Enchanted Forest," Nikita Ramos of WPBF 25 was the emcee of the uplifting event, which featured powerful testimonies from Pace girls whose lives have been positively impacted by the programs the second-chance school offers them. Pace alumni, Lyndora Frazier, concluded the event by sharing her story and empowering girls to "trust the process" of growth.

"We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us in celebrating our girls and their remarkable resilience," said Mindy Hanken, Executive Director of Pace Palm Beach. "Seeing our community come together to empower our girls and invest in their futures is truly inspiring."

At the event's conclusion, Pace Palm Beach presented two awards to organizations that significantly support its mission to build brighter futures for girls in the community. The Community Cares Award was presented to Dress for Success Palm Beaches in recognition of its partnership with Pace to ensure girls have access to clothing and accessories that help them feel confident and prepared for career-building activities. The Spirit of Philanthropy Award was presented to Cleveland Clinic Florida for its outstanding contributions to Pace Palm Beach, including the Creative Station and Posh Shop, which are available to girls at its Palm Springs campus.

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a premier cultural venue in South Florida. Pace Palm Beach's "Believing in Girls Empowerment Luncheon" was put together by program underwriters, Girls Glam Artist, and Sarah Sems with Sems Makeup Artistry, as well as Armored Consulting Group, for the enchanted forest-themed decor.

The event co-chairs were Keely Gideon-Taylor and Ana Rodriguez. The "Believing in Girls Empowerment Luncheon" committee included: Keely Gideon-Taylor, Ana Rodriguez, Bonnie Eggen, Cora Leigh Hutchinson, Dr. Kandace Kichler, Sophia Perialas, Sherry Thompson, and Rhonda Rosen Virgin. Sponsors included: The Chase Family's 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, Couch Roux, LLC, Dress for Success Palm Beaches, Generation Church, Slimming Surgeon, Inc., Third Federal Bank, Wild Orchid Candle Company, LaBovick Law Group, Reisen Construction, The Palm Beach Post Local IQ, The Nancy Baer Foundation for Children, Nextera Energy Resources, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, and Smith, Ball, Daez Injury Lawyers.

To learn more about Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach or how to get involved, visit https://www.pacecenter.org/palm-beach (https://www.pacecenter.org/locations/florida/palm-beach/).