Description

Join Gulf Coast Kid’s House and the Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of 2026 as we break ground on the new Healing Garden.

The Healing Garden is a 1,500-square-foot outdoor therapeutic space specifically designed to provide grounding, respite, and recovery for children in our community who have experienced abuse. For survivors of complex trauma, traditional indoor therapy rooms can sometimes feel suffocating; this garden provides the "space to breathe" that the soul needs to heal. 

This project is made possible through an IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area grant and the Leadership Pensacola Class of 2026, whose combined funding and leadership support are bringing this vision to life. The garden will feature sensory plants, a calming water feature, a musical wall, and a pavilion for year-round use. This space will provide a sanctuary for the nearly 4,000 children helped by GCKH each year, as well as the staff who support them. 

We invite all community partners, stakeholders, and friends to join us for this important milestone in expanding trauma-informed care in Escambia County. 

Learn more about the Gulf Coast Kids House mission: www.gulfcoastkidshouse.org