In 2020 the City of Pensacola agreed to a 50-year lease of the existing run-down Amtrak train station on Heinberg street for the Monument to Women Veterans to establish a Museum to Women Veterans. The Monument to Women Veterans will restore and remodel the existing facility and maintain the building and grounds throughout the lease term. In addition to the museum, World-renowned sculptor Elizabeth MacQueen has been selected to create this magnificent masterpiece that will reach over 30 ft into the air with flames and a laser beam over a stainless-steel elliptical band of flowing water. The monument will be surrounded by women figures from each branch of service in uniforms depicting their roles in various capacities as they have risen to the challenge, despite many adversities, to serve their country. We have been involved in several projects, including:
The Empowerment Center
This program aims to help women veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, and Military Sexual Trauma to achieve self-sufficiency, pay their rent and utilities, and provide the normal, necessary items for a healthy lifestyle for their family with adequate food, clothing, and shelter. Home for the Holidays
In partnership with POE In Action, Monument to Women Veterans established a housing initiative for homeless veterans. By working with many different agencies and volunteers, the project evolved into the most successful method for reducing veteran homelessness. The Invisible War
Oscar- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Kirby Dick comes this groundbreaking investigative documentary about one of America's most shameful and best-kept secrets - the epidemic of r**e within the U.S. Plans are currently underway for approval for CEU credit for social workers and mental health counselors. purchased the screening rights for this award-winning film shortly after its release and offers this film as part of our on-going community education and advocacy for all women who serve in the US military, past, present, and future.
