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Celebrate girls and young women in Palm Beach County, tomorrow’s leaders and changemakers. 

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (March 16, 2025) – The community is invited to enjoy a curated 4-course Italian dinner at Carmine's La Trattoria, located at 2401 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The event features dessert, an exciting silent auction, and exquisite courses perfectly paired with fine Italian wines — all while supporting the Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach. 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, shopping for groceries, and how to land their first job. These resources are made available to girls at no cost to them. 

“Our girls have overcome tremendous obstacles, but they 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. “As our programming expands to provide more girls with social and academic services, we are incredibly grateful for the support of our community.”

Since its founding in 1985, Pace Palm Beach has seen transformational improvements among girls personally and professionally. To date, more than 1,310 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

Carmine's La Trattoria was voted Best Italian Restaurant in Palm Beach Post “Best of the Best” Community Choice Awards for 2019, Reader’s Choice Awards, Boca Life Magazine and Open Table Diner’s Choice Award, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2022The community is encouraged to share their support while enjoying a flavorful evening. Sponsors include Carmines La Tratorria, Chase, FPL, LaBovick Law Group, PB Post, and Treecyle.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or ticket information, visit https://www.pacecenter.org/locations/florida/palm-beach/taste-of-italy. 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 education 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.