Pace Center For Girls, Polk

Pace Center For Girls, Polk Pace provides girls an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, advocacy and training.
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Pace is a nonprofit organization that has served more than 40,000 girls since 1985. We believe all girls, regardless of their story, deserve a safe and supportive space where they can become strong, compassionate, and successful women. Pace combines education, counseling, and life skills coaching for girls in middle and high school at no cost. Our year-round academics and mental health supports wo

rk hand-in-hand to achieve a holistic and comprehensive path to success. The Pace Reach Program provides therapy where you are, offering social, emotional, and behavioral health and case management services for girls ages 11-17 and their families at no cost. Reach helps girls build relationships, learn communication skills, build positive coping skills, improve grades and more from the comfort of familiar places

Pace Center for Girls receives support from the State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice.

Our girls had an amazing time learning how to knit with The Scrappy Project! Thank you, Ms. Debra and Ms. Lori, for teac...
06/19/2026

Our girls had an amazing time learning how to knit with The Scrappy Project! Thank you, Ms. Debra and Ms. Lori, for teaching us this fun new hobby! 🧶🪡

Thank you, Ms. Amy, with Polk Vision for inspiring our girls to make a difference in our community.
06/18/2026

Thank you, Ms. Amy, with Polk Vision for inspiring our girls to make a difference in our community.

We are so grateful for this incredible group of young people! Camp Fire Sunshine brought a team of teens out to our cent...
06/16/2026

We are so grateful for this incredible group of young people! Camp Fire Sunshine brought a team of teens out to our center to refresh our flower beds with a clean out and fresh mulch. The space looks beautiful, and we truly appreciate their hard work and heart for serving!

Graduate Spotlight! Congratulations, Jackie! ❤"Congratulations to our amazing graduate! I am so proud of your hard work,...
06/14/2026

Graduate Spotlight! Congratulations, Jackie! ❤

"Congratulations to our amazing graduate! I am so proud of your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to growth that have led you to this milestone. Over the past years, you have demonstrated resilience, courage, and determination while overcoming challenges and investing in your future. We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see what this next chapter holds. I know you will continue to make a positive impact wherever you go!" - Ms. Olivia

Happy 4th Pace anniversary to Ms. Shelby, our Academic Coordinator! A fantastic four years of commitment and care have h...
06/13/2026

Happy 4th Pace anniversary to Ms. Shelby, our Academic Coordinator! A fantastic four years of commitment and care have helped make our mission possible! ❤

Graduate Spotlight! Congratulations, Hailey! "Over the last two years, it has been a privilege to watch ​Hailey grow int...
06/12/2026

Graduate Spotlight! Congratulations, Hailey!

"Over the last two years, it has been a privilege to watch ​Hailey grow into a confident, resilient, and thoughtful young woman. She is an exceptionally talented writer, a loyal friend, and someone who genuinely cares about the people around her. While she is never afraid to speak her mind and stand up for what she believes in, she has also shown tremendous growth, maturity, and wisdom along the way. We are incredibly proud of all she has accomplished and excited to see what the future holds for her. Congratulations, graduate! ❤️🎓" - Dr. Kelly

📸 Marie Isabelle Digital Designs

Nothing beats an afternoon slushie! Thank you Ms. Beth for the refreshing treat 🥳
06/11/2026

Nothing beats an afternoon slushie! Thank you Ms. Beth for the refreshing treat 🥳

Our girls had an amazing time at an expressive art workshop with AR Workshop Winter Haven! 🎨Through creativity and conne...
06/10/2026

Our girls had an amazing time at an expressive art workshop with AR Workshop Winter Haven! 🎨Through creativity and connection, they practiced emotional regulation, strengthened interpersonal skills, and explored healthy self-expression. We are proud of their willingness to learn, grow, and support one another as they create something uniquely their own.

06/09/2026

The Mystical Masquerade was a night to remember! ✨🎭

Evolve Entertainment brought the energy in the DJ booth! The photobooth was also a fantastic addition and gave everyone the chance to capture memories with friends throughout the evening.

A huge thank you to Marie Isabelle Digital Designs, our talented photographer, for capturing every special moment so beautifully. We love being able to relive the night through all of the incredible photos!

We are also so grateful to everyone who contributed through our Amazon wish list. Your support truly helped bring this event to life.

And of course, thank you to our amazing chaperones and
volunteers who gave their time and energy to make sure everything ran smoothly.

We had the best time and are so thankful for everyone who helped make prom such an unforgettable experience! ✨

It's Ms. Julie, Development Manager's 9th Pace Anniversary! Let's all wish her a happy anniversary! We are grateful for ...
06/07/2026

It's Ms. Julie, Development Manager's 9th Pace Anniversary! Let's all wish her a happy anniversary! We are grateful for your hard work and dedication to our mission. ❤

Address

213 Tyler Avenue
Lakeland, FL
33801

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+18636885596

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