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One Hundred Teen Girls Meet Florida Legislators at Pace Day at the Capitol

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Jacksonville, FL, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace Center for Girls (Pace), a nationally recognized model that provides education, counseling, training and advocacy for girls and young women, hosted its annual Pace Day at the Capitol event on March 28-29, 2023.

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  • Jacksonville, FL, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace Center for Girls (Pace), a nationally recognized model that provides education, counseling, training and advocacy for girls and young women, hosted its annual Pace Day at the Capitol event on March 28-29, 2023.
  • More than 100 Pace girls from across the state met with members of the Florida House, Florida Senate and other elected officials and leaders to share the impact of Pace’s model.
  • Eight out of 10 girls that attend Pace graduate from high school, pursue higher education or secure employment after the program.
  • Pace Day at the Capitol was made possible thanks to a community of support who believe in the great in every girl, including TECO Energy, Florida Lottery and The Mayernick Group.

Wells Fargo Donates $1 Million Toward Hurricane Relief in Florida

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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Wells Fargo is donating $1 million from the Wells Fargo Foundation to aid four statewide organizations providing urgent relief in Florida following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

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  • Wells Fargo is donating $1 million from the Wells Fargo Foundation to aid four statewide organizations providing urgent relief in Florida following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
  • Feeding Florida : Feeding Floridas food banks are on the ground providing food, water, and resources to those impacted by this hurricane.
  • On behalf of Volunteer Florida, we would like to thank Wells Fargo for their significant financial contribution to the Florida Disaster Fund in response to the state-wide recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian, said CEO of Volunteer Florida Josie Tamayo.
  • In addition, Wells Fargo customers who wish to support the American Red Cross Hurricane Ian relief efforts may donate through any Wells Fargo ATM nationwide, except for Washington D.C., beginning today through Oct. 13.

Pace Center for Girls Elects Two New Members to National Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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Their expertise are a welcome addition to our Board as we expand our model and impact more girls.

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  • Their expertise are a welcome addition to our Board as we expand our model and impact more girls.
  • Its an honor to join Paces Board of Trustees and empower our next generation of girls and young women, said Flores.
  • Pace Center for Girls envisions a world where all girls and young women have power, in a just and equitable society.
  • For more information on Pace Center for Girls, visit pacecenter.org.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMS PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT GO INTO EFFECT IN FLORIDA

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REFORM Alliance, the nonprofit organization founded by award-winning recording artist Meek Mill; Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin; entrepreneur and business mogul Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter; and other leaders across business, philanthropy, and entertainment, announced today that new reforms to the Sunshine State's criminal justice system will go into effect Friday, July 1st.

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  • The reforms to Florida's probation system come after bipartisan legislation championed by REFORM and its partners in the Florida Safety Coalition were unanimously passed by the legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.
  • The unanimous support of both the Florida House and Senate demonstrate just how urgent these changes are; encouraging redemption, education, and employment for people all across the state."
  • Veteran criminal justice advocate Robert Rooks leads the organization as CEO, and, most recently in October 2021, philanthropist, pediatrician, and criminal justice reform advocate Dr. Priscilla Chan joined the organization's Board of Directors.
  • Partners include the REFORM Alliance, Faith & Freedom Coalition, American Conservative Union, Alliance for Safety and Justice, Law Enforcement Action Partnership, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, Americans for Prosperity Florida, Florida Policy Institute and Operation New Hope.

HouseUS Fund Launches with $7.5 Million in Seed Funding from Ford and Robert Wood Johnson Foundations

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the HouseUS Fund announced that the Ford and Robert Wood Johnson Foundations have contributed more than $7.5 million in seed funding to the pooled philanthropic fund dedicated to supporting grassroots and community-led solutions to the housing crisis.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the HouseUS Fund announced that the Ford and Robert Wood Johnson Foundations have contributed more than $7.5 million in seed funding to the pooled philanthropic fund dedicated to supporting grassroots and community-led solutions to the housing crisis.
  • The Ford Foundation committed $5.5 million to the HouseUS Fund with $4 million coming from the proceeds of the foundation's historic social bond sales.
  • The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation committed $2 million over the next two years.
  • For more than 45 years the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has worked to improve health and health care.

Florida House on Capitol Hill to Exhibit Violet Defense Technology in Washington, D.C.

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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Florida House serves as Florida's embassy in Washington, D.C. and is the only state to have an embassy.

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  • Florida House serves as Florida's embassy in Washington, D.C. and is the only state to have an embassy.
  • As a non-partisan, non-profit organization, Florida House is funded solely through private donations and receives no money from the State of Florida.
  • "The Florida House is committed to sharing the amazing innovations and opportunities that our great state fosters," said Diana Wisler Beckmann, Executive Director of Florida House on Capitol Hill.
  • Florida House on Capitol Hill is Florida's state embassy in Washington, D.C., that connects, celebrates and champions Florida to the world.