Survivor Stories 4, 5, and 6 of 12
In our 2017 end of year appeal sent out to supporters in all 8 of our service counties in Southeastern Iowa, we shared a portion of 3 survivors stories. Due […]
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Survivor Stories 3 of 12 ~ Francine
Living with roommates is always a unique challenge. Everything from “where is the remote?” to “who put the empty box of cereal back in the cupboard” is common anywhere. Even […]
Sustainability Grant Turns the Lights on at DVIP
Fall brings with it hot cider, chilly nights, and shorter days which can mean higher energy costs not just in heating your home but also in keeping it lit. This […]
Survivor Stories Part 2 of 12 ~ Samantha
She expected to be turned away from the services that the Domestic Violence Intervention Program promised to provide because things weren’t that bad. Like so many calls our advocates take […]
Survivor Stories Part 1
Every day our advocates assist individuals and families in need of safety, support, and resources. This is one of the 12 stories of those resilient survivors we will be sharing with […]
EFSP Request for Funding Open
JOHNSON COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM (EFSP Program) AWARD AMOUNT: $40,714 Application Link: Phase 34 EFSP Application The Selection […]
Petco Helps DVIP Launch Cooper’s House
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is proud to announce that Copper’s House is now open to victims of domestic violence’s furry family members. This year Petco Foundation provided $5000 […]
More Than Just A Bed
New Bunk Beds Provide Safety and Security Our emergency shelter in Iowa City has 40 beds. It is full every single night with victim/survivors of domestic violence. Half of those […]
One of a Kind Hero ~ In Remembrance of Peggy McKittrick
Two months ago DVIP suffered the loss of one of our former staff members, Peggy McKittrick. Peggy was one of those people who did a little bit of everything at […]
REAL LIFE STORIES: What do Domestic Violence Victim Service Providers Do?
The following stories come from Iowa domestic violence victim service providers. Most narratives came from responses to an annual survey conducted by the National Network to End Domestic Violence asking […]