Celebrate girls and young women in Palm Beach County, tomorrow’s leaders and changemakers.
West Palm Beach, FL (September 18, 2026) – 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 10, 2026, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. This year’s luncheon will celebrate 30 years of Pace Palm Beach, with the theme “30 Years of Blooming Futures Together,” and will feature a floral-inspired celebration of the girls and young women whose lives have been positively impacted by Pace.
Presented by Palm Harbor Marina, which is making a $30,000 presenting sponsorship commitment to celebrate Pace Palm Beach’s 30th anniversary, the uplifting event will be co-chaired by Esther Uria LaBovick and Ana Rodriguez. The luncheon will also feature a special “Seeds to Success” alumnae panel that highlights the stories, experiences, and accomplishments of former Pace girls as they reflect on their journeys and Pace's impact on their lives.
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.
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.
Tickets are required and are $125 per person, which includes a 3-course meal consisting of a salad, main entree, and dessert. Sponsorships are available. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to purchase a ticket, visit www.pacecenter.org/locations/florida/palm-beach/believing-in-girls-empowerment-luncheon/ or contact Chrissy Rinehart, Development Manager, at christina.rinehart@pacecenter.org. To learn more about how Pace is finding the great in every girl, visit www.pacecenter.org.
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About Pace Center for Girls
Pace provides free year-round middle and high school academics, case management, counseling, and life skills development in a safe and supportive environment that recognizes and deals with past trauma and builds upon girls’ individual strengths. Dedicated to meeting the social, emotional, and educational needs of girls, Pace has a successful and proven program model that has changed the life trajectory of more than 40,000 girls and is recognized as one of the nation’s leading advocates for girls in need. For more information on Pace Center for Girls, visit www.pacecenter.org.
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