The inaugural Hope Breakfast to benefit the Pace Center was held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 7:00 am to 8:30 am at Pasco-Hernando State College Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd, Wesley Chapel, Florida

Pace Center for Girls, gives "Believing in Girls" Award to Senator Wilton Simpson who unveils new $3.5 million dollar facility at Dream Big Breakfast to Benefit the Pace Center for Girls. Attendees heard a personal story of survival, learned about Sunrise, and heard about the impact violence has on our community. The Sunrise Hope Breakfast is a giving event where attendees received free breakfast and be asked to make a gift of Hope to support survivors at the conclusion of the program.

Keynote Speaker:
Dana Rutherford was the Volunteer and Ambassador Director for Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence, where she works to advocate for survivors across the world. But, just three short years ago, she and her children were receiving services and resources as clients of Sunrise of Pasco. Just recently Dana accomplished her lifelong dream of graduating with her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, she shares her story to inspire hope in trauma survivors like herself.

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Businesses and individuals looking for opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents of Pasco County are invited to partner with Sunrise for the Hope Breakfast. Sponsors who participate in this critical giving event will help provide funding for Sunrise programs. Please contact events@sunrisepasco.org for additional details.

Why Attend or Sponsor?
Sponsors an attendee who give support residents of Pasco County experiencing domestic and/or sexual violence and provide programming to help prevent future occurrences of violence in our community. Your support enables Sunrise to:
- Operate our 24-hour confidential hotline essential for crisis counseling and safety planning
- Operate the only state-certified sexual assault program in Pasco County
- Provide survivors with a safe-haven via our 40-bed emergency shelter where all residents receive essential items such as food, clothing, and medication
- Reach local youth through prevention programming
- Meet the unique needs of underserved populations, including survivors who are men, elderly, non-English speakers, and the LGBTQ+ community
- Offer legal advocacy and personalized service plan development

About Pace Pasco

Pace Center for Girls, Pasco is located in New Port Richey, Florida. Pace was initially founded in 1985 and came to Pasco County in 1998. Pace Pasco serves local girls in the areas of academic improvement, social services, and transition support. The target population for Pace Pasco is at-risk girls between ages 11 to 17 who may benefit from a more personalized and supportive educational environment. At Pace Pasco, girls work to become productive citizens, who value their education, repair family relationships, celebrate their achievements and build self-confidence.

Our model focuses on long-term progress in academics and provides a stable environment for emotional growth. We recognize a holistic and gender-responsive environment allows for girls to thrive mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Our Passion

At Pace, our passion is derived from our students. We currently serve 57 girls across Pasco County.

Resources

Pace Pasco Fast Facts Sheet 2022 | DOWNLOAD

About Pasco-Hernando State College:

Pasco-Hernando State College has five campuses located in natural, peaceful landscapes abundant with lush foliage and wildlife. PHSC provides personalized attention, highly credentialed faculty, career and academic programs, and small class sizes—all at an affordable price. Need more info? Visit https://phsc.edu/