Ms. Joie Byrd competes for Ms. Veteran America - Supporting Women Veterans

Benefit Concert for Ms. Veteran America held at VIMSIA last week

Ms. Veteran America is a movement encouraging women veterans to uplift each other and find their tribe. All profits from the Ms. Veteran competition go directly to Final Salute Inc. -- a non profit organization which provides safe and suitable housing for homeless women veterans and their children. Women veterans are currently the fastest growing homeless population in America. Over half of homeless women veterans are also single mothers. 

"I am competing for the title of Ms. Veteran America because I hope to become the national ambassador for Final Salute Inc. As a veteran myself, I was shocked to learn of the tens of thousands of women veterans experiencing homelessness. I will strive to be a voice and an advocate for these individuals" 

Since the start of her campaign in July, Ms. Byrd has raised $3,290 (sponsoring 131 days of transitional housing) through online and in-person fundraisers. If you would like to donate to help reach her $5,000 goal, follow this link or contact Ms. Byrd directly at jbyrd@vimsia.org.