Take Back the Night
Iowa PentacrestJoin 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.
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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
Celebrate Women Empowerment Day with the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services at the Iowa Wolves game! Kick off the festivities with an exclusive brunch, and be one of the first 500 attendees to snag a fabulous Iowa Wolves Tumblr. Witness our team play in unique, one-of-a-kind Minnesota Lynx inspired jerseys, adding a special