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The Clothesline Project is a visual display of violence statistics that often go ignored. Each shirt is made by a survivor of violence or by someone who has lost a loved one to violence. We invite those impacted by violence to make a shirt to include in The Clothesline Project on April 2nd and April
Join WRAC and DVIP & RVAP for an educational rally and march focused on eliminating sexual and domestic violence in our community at the University of Iowa Pentacrest on April 22nd at 6:00 PM.
Join DVIP & RVAP in wearing denim jeans on April 30th, to show support for people affected by sexual assault. The Denim Day campaign began in 1999 after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court to overturn a rape conviction because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have
Join docents and supporters of DVIP/RVAP to tour works of art that transcend the direct experience of trauma. Following the tour, DVIP/RVAP invites you to join them for refreshments and a panel discussion exploring how advocates use art to support victim-survivors in their healing process and how you can help! There is no fee to
Join DVIP & RVAP for an 80's-themed dance party that will support victim-survivors. Wear your best 80's outfit and soak in some nostalgia at The James Theater! Featuring: Painted Poach Chameleon Society Plastic Relations
Every October, DVIP & RVAP hosts our annual Shop for Safety event in our regional counties. This year's Shop for Safety will be held on October 8th from 3:30-6:30pm. We collect nearly 9 months worth of goods for victim-survivors with the support of the community. Participating stores include Hy-Vee locations in Keokuk, Ft. Madison, Washington,
This year's Shop for Shelter will be held on October 11th from 8:30am-1pm. Shop for Shelter is our annual donation drive for our emergency shelter. We collect nearly 9 months worth of supplies for victim-survivors with the support of our community. Participating locations include: North Liberty Fareway, Iowa City Fareway, University Heights Fareway, North Dodge
The Clothesline Project is a visual display of violence statistics that often go ignored. Each shirt is made by a survivor of violence or by someone who has lost a loved one to violence. Location: MERGE Iowa City - 136 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Join us for the Charitable Giving Forum to learn about how to maximize your giving strategies. Co-hosted by Table to Table, in partnership with Edward Jones. Free to attend, but registration is required: Domestic Violence Intervention Program · Charitable Giving Forum 📅: Thursday, November 6 ⏰: 4:30pm 📍East Side Recycling Center: 2401 Scott Blvd, SE, Iowa
Join us at Gate City Restaurant+Bar for a delicious brunch fundraiser! On November 16, from 10-2pm, 10% of proceeds will go to DVIP/RVAP. 📅: Sunday, November 16 ⏰: 10am-2pm 📍Gate City Restaurant+Bar: 2601 Main St, Keokuk, IA, 52632
Our longtime executive director Kristie Fortmann-Doser is retiring in December. We will celebrate both Kristie's retirement and Giving Tuesday with an event on December 2 at Big Grove in Iowa City. Kristie has been working in domestic violence intervention for 39 years, 32 of those years have been at DVIP/RVAP. Kristie's favorite foods and refreshments
DVIP & RVAP's 29th Annual Souper Bowl fundraiser will be on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Big Grove Iowa City from 5pm-7:30pm. Dine-in or delivery options available. To-go soup is not an option this year. Pre-sale tickets are only available until February 13th! Our delivery option allows all of our supporters to participate in our
