Sovereignty Project
Phase One: Listening
Women's Housing Stability Research Initiative

What happens to women
who don't need a shelter—
but do need a bridge?

Helping shape the future of Sovereignty House.

Share Your Story
"I'm not selling a program or asking for donations. I'm listening."
Tamara Burks · Founder, Sovereignty House
Why this matters

Over the past several months, I've noticed more and more stories from accomplished women navigating layoffs, divorce, health challenges, caregiving, and financial disruption.

In many cases, those life changes led to housing instability — not because these women weren't capable, but because no bridge existed for them. I'm conducting confidential research to better understand what that experience looks like, and to build something that actually closes that gap.

These conversations will help shape a new initiative focused on housing stability, workforce reentry, and long-term independence. The women who participate are not subjects of this research. They are its architects.

What you can expect from this conversation.

A 30-minute confidential conversation — by phone or video — at a time that works for you. There is no agenda other than listening. Your experience will not be shared without your permission.

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    Completely confidential Your name and story will never be shared without your explicit consent. What you share stays within this research.
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    No sales pitch — ever This is not a fundraiser. There is nothing to buy. We are here solely to listen and learn.
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    Your experience shapes the program The design of Sovereignty House will reflect the real voices of women like you — not assumptions about what you need.
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    Entirely voluntary You may decline to answer any question, end the conversation at any time, and withdraw from the research at any point.
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A note from the founder

Sovereignty House began with a question I couldn't stop asking: what happens to women who've done everything right — built careers, raised families, contributed to their communities — and still find themselves without stable footing after one major life event?

No existing program in Tampa Bay serves this specific woman. Not the shelter system. Not most transitional housing programs. The gap is real, and it deserves a real answer.

But I don't want to build the answer from assumptions. I want to build it from your experience. If you know someone whose story deserves to be heard, please share this page with them.

Sovereignty House is a nonprofit initiative under Burks Strategic Holdings, Inc. · Tampa, FL
This research is being conducted for program design purposes. No personally identifiable information will be shared without consent.
The Sovereignty Project
Phase One: Listening · A Burks Strategic Holdings Initiative
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