"PACE supported the very first expansion of our partner model, WINGS Across America. They believed in our work, our model and our leadership and invested in creating a blueprint for expansion. We are headed to new territory where we will be serving thousands and thousands more kids.
PACE’s investment in our growth plan was the single most impactful investment we’ve had to move ahead this new model. Beyond their financial contribution, the guidance, support and insight they provide is invaluable. We are so very grateful for PACE."
-Bridget Laird, CEO, WINGS
“PACE has been an amazing partner for Upward Roots over the past year and a half. Thanks to their support, we’ve been able to launch new programming designed specifically for middle schoolers. Not only does this mean new opportunities for Oakland youth to positively impact their communities, but it has also opened new doors for us as an organization.
While PACE’s funding has had a tremendous impact, perhaps what we value most about PACE is the relationship. We talk about our goals as an organization and what opportunities PACE sees in Upward Roots. There aren’t character limits to these conversations, and as a result, we can learn together as we add new programs and partner schools. This is the only funder that I’ve had the opportunity to speak with candidly throughout our partnership. I can’t overstate how unique and valuable this relationship with PACE is for an organization of our size. Each PACE member I’ve met has shared their own insight, expressed their support and value of our work and become a wonderful thought partner, too. Upward Roots is grateful to be part of the PACE family.”
- Elizabeth Knight, Executive Director, Upward Roots
“PACE was the first group to believe in AdoptTogether. When I met PACE, we were a young non-profit with a simple proven model. At our first meeting, we had helped a few hundred families raise almost a million dollars to bring their children home. Now - we have helped over 5,000 families raise nearly $18M to fund their adoptions. PACE was the key to our growth.
PACE believed not only in our vision, but in our model. They invested in me as a founder, invested financially in our platform and invested strategically in our vision. PACE was also the key partner in helping us launch an international day called #WorldAdoptionDay that is now celebrated in over 50 countries. We would not be where we are today without PACE. We are so extraordinarily grateful to be a part of the PACE family.”
"PACE took ARC to the next level, specifically, in the way the entertainment community viewed formerly incarcerated men and woman in the workforce. Forever, our members were relegated to below the line and PA careers until PACE introduced our members to filmmakers and studio executives, which allowed us to place and help grow many men and woman in high-level studio careers. We are extremely grateful, as this has not only had a positive effect on our members, but also on their family and children."
“I am very impressed by how very thoughtful PACE has been toward advancing the impact of COLLEGE MATCH. After making a generous contribution to our vital Scholarship Fund, which has been a significant factor in our 95% college graduation rate for low-income kids, PACE began building a model and searching for an opportunity to replicate our program in other locations around the country. PACE is currently in advanced discussions to start a College Match-like program in a major East Coast city, and we are delighted by its passion, determination and collaborative spirit.
