At inception, Pace Cetters’ focus was primarily networking within the downtown area. Over the years, however, the focus has broadened. Commitment to the community through support of charitable organizations has become an important component of Pace Cetters, concentrating primarily on women’s and children’s issues.
At the beginning of each calendar year, the Pace Cetters Board selects the organizations the Club will sponsor through a variety of support and fundraising activities, from walk-a-thons to community service projects to member luncheon raffles.
2019 COMMUNITY SERVICE
FLOYD MIDDLE SCHOOL
This will be Pace Cetters’ 8th year working at Floyd Middle School in Cobb County. To begin with, the school wanted a garden where the children could participate. With the help of Goldman Sachs in 2012, the raised garden was established, and the herbs and vegetables were planted. Pace Cetters’ job since has been to help maintain the garden and get it ready for spring planting. This year Pace Cetters had the exciting opportunity to build a greenhouse for the students. In addition to the gardens and greenhouse, Pace Cetters has also helped to maintain and plant shrubs and flowers in the teachers’ garden area. See below for posts and photos from this year’s and previous events!
GEORGIA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE (GOCA)
The mission of the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) is to increase awareness and educate Georgia’s women and their families as well as the healthcare community about risks, symptoms, and treatment of ovarian cancer leading to earlier detection. For the past 6 years, Pace Cetters has taken part in the GOCA Teal Trot in September. This year’s event will take place on September 16th in beautiful Chastain Park.
2017COMMUNITY SERVICE
FLOYD MIDDLE SCHOOL
FMS, Greenhouse build, May 31st ; FMS, Garden Project, April 22nd ; FMS, Garden Clean-up Day , February 25th
GEORGIA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE (GOCA)
2016 COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dress for Success donations during March 9th Member Luncheon
The mission for Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Pace Cetters supported Dress for Success during the March 9th Member Luncheon by members opening their hearts and closets and bringing in gently used clothes and accessories.
Floyd Middle School, Georgia Organics Garden Project, April 23rd
Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance
This year’s GOCA Walk took place at Piedmont Park on Saturday 10th and it was a gorgeous pre-Fall day. It was a great success! Check out the blog post here (for members only).
2015 COMMUNITY SERVICE
Floyd Middle School, Georgia Organics Garden Project
Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance
This year’s GOCA Walk took place on Saturday, September 12th at Piedmont Park. It was a great success! Check out the blog post here (for members only).
2014 COMMUNITY SERVICE
Floyd Middle School, Georgia Organic Garden Project
Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance, Walk-a-thon on September 27, 2014
PAST SUPPORTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Ahimsa House
Atlanta Council on Battered Women
Atlanta Union Mission
Dress for Success
Elaine Clark Center
Georgia Organics
My House (from 2000 – 2008)
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary
Susan G. Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Zoo Atlanta