Pace Center for Girls Receives $90,000 Grant from State Farm to Advance Career and College Preparation for Girls
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Jacksonville, FL, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace Center for Girls, a nationally recognized model that provides education, counseling, training and advocacy for more than 3,000 girls and young women annually, received a $90,000 grant from State Farm Insurance to support career and college preparation.The funding supports Paces comprehensive vocational and education program dedicated to providing at-promise girls with the necessary tools to obtain a high school diploma or GED, long term employability skills and support pursuing an education past high school, whether at a professional training program, the military, a community college or a four-year college or university.One of the greatest responsibilities we have as a society is to ensure all girls and young women have access to opportunities to be successful as adults, said Mary Marx, President and CEO of Pace Center for Girls. She will study psychology at Broward College this summer with plans to transition to Florida International University and become a therapist. Eight out of 10 girls graduate from high school, pursue higher education or secure employment after the program, and nine out of 10 have experienced overall academic improvement.We are proud to support Pace in their commitment to provide career and college opportunities to all girls, said Jose Soto, State Farm Corporate Responsibility Analyst. For more information on Pace Center for Girls, visit www.pacecenter.org.About State Farm For 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been and continues to be to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available.