Pace Center for Girls, Lee to host Faces of Pace on Oct. 4
Pace Center for Girls, Lee announces its Faces of Pace signature fundraising event to be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Porsche Fort Myers.
An inspiring evening where the luxury style of Porsche, the transformational impact of Pace and the spark of generosity come together to create real magic, the cocktail-attire event will include a gourmet welcome reception, a chef-curated culinary experience, live auction, magic show, live music and powerful testimonials from current and former students of Pace Lee. The event is led by co-chairs Megan Kohan and Jaclyn Canerdy.
“This year’s Faces of Pace introduces a bold and beautiful new chapter in how we come together to support Pace Center for Girls as we depart from a traditional gala experience,” said Kohan. “Hosted inside the sleek, high-energy space of Porsche Fort Myers, the evening promises to be more relaxed, more interactive and more fun than ever before.”
Faces of Pace is presented by B&I Contractors. A range of sponsorship opportunities are available for the gala, including Trailblazer sponsors at $10,000, Visionary sponsors at $5,000 and Advocate sponsors at $2,500. A variety of underwriting opportunities for catering, bar, entertainment, valet and décor exist for the event, ranging from $2,000 to $7,500. All sponsorship and underwriting levels include varying levels of tickets and recognition in event signage and printed program. Higher level sponsorship levels include opportunities for additional recognition. Individual tickets are $350 per person.
Proceeds from the Faces of Pace event provide girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy. Pace Lee programs are based on the belief that all girls and young women, regardless of race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status, should be uniquely cared for, supported and encouraged to become the best versions of themselves through a path of healing and recovery.
“While we are thrilled to introduce a new event format this year, the heart of the evening remains the same: honoring the faces and futures of Pace. These girls are bold. They are brave. And they are building new paths forward, often after facing significant adversity,” said Jennifer Cellitti, executive director of Pace Center for Girls, Lee. “Together, we are igniting the potential of every Pace girl and helping them discover their unique road to success.”
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit PaceCenter.org/Locations/Florida/Lee.
About Pace Center for Girls, Lee
Pace Center for Girls, Lee envisions a world where all girls and young women are safe, have economic security and an opportunity to use their voice and achieve their potential. Founded in 1985, 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, Lee, call 239-425-2366 or visit www.PaceCenter.org/Locations/Florida/Lee.
