Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. This February, we want to recognize the […]
February is Black History Month!
Category: Updates
February is Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month!
February is Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: a national effort to raise awareness about dating violence and promote healthy relationships. Did you know that while 82% of parents feel […]
Sheltering Services During COVID-19
For over 40 years, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) has been removing barriers for victims/survivors of intimate partner violence, stalking and human trafficking. DVIP provides comprehensive services such as […]
Emergency Sheltering costs up 76% due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused many changes for our normal daily lives but for most victims/survivors, there has been an additional obstacle to safety of being isolated with an abusive partner. Because […]
Transitional and Permanent Housing at DVIP
With the eviction moratorium in Iowa coming to a close recently, the number of families struggling to pay rent due to unemployment or reduced hours is predicted to continue increasing […]
Updated Top Needs!
Since the start of the pandemic, we have been quickly adapting to all of the unprecedented situations that COVID-19 and social distancing has called for. As a result, top needs […]
