GPS4VETS Dragonfly Sanctuary for Women Veterans & Their Children - Tampa

GPS4VETS Dragonfly Sanctuary for Women Veterans & Their Children is a trauma‑informed stabilization and transitional support program serving single female veterans and their children who are experiencing homelessness, MST recovery, domestic violence, or crisis. Female veterans are 2–4x more likely to experience homelessness than civilian women, and an estimated 30% of homeless female veterans are mothers navigating trauma while trying to keep their families safe.

The Dragonfly Sanctuary mirrors the dragonfly’s journey — rising from the depths, transforming, and seeking a safe landing. Our Sanctuary provides that landing through:

Trauma‑informed case management

Transitional housing support

Family stabilization services

Workforce development pathways

Navigation to VA and community resources

Child‑centered support to reduce secondary trauma

This project supports the launch and operation of the Tampa, FL Sanctuary site, ensuring women veterans and their children have access to safety, dignity, and a renewed sense of home.

Impact Examples:
$50 provides transportation for a veteran mom to medical or employment appointments

$100 provides a week of groceries for a veteran family

$250 funds one week of trauma‑informed case management

$500 supports emergency stabilization for a veteran household

$1,000 supports transitional housing for a family for one month