Pace Center for Girls, Lee recently hosted its 16th Annual Grande Dames Tea on April 18 at Broadway Palm, bringing together community supporters to honor three local women – Deanna Hansen, Fran Myers and Constance White-Davis – for their significant impact on the community. Pace’s Grande Dames Tea honors women who exemplify the organization’s guiding principles and have made an impact through their roles in business, community and philanthropy.

A highlight of the inspirational program was when Hansen, Myers and White-Davis shared their wisdom from overcoming life obstacles during a Q&A session led by the Pace girls.

A special performance by the Pace girls was also showcased during the event.

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 equal 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 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, Lee, call 239-425-2366 or visit PaceCenter.org/Locations/Lee.