Join us from 5-8pm on Friday, April 12th for a tapping party celebrating the 5th year of Equalitea and our partnership with Big Grove Brewery! Tap in on the fun with a 50/50 raffle, Equalitea available on draft & available in 4-packs to-go, live music from local artist TheZeffsterr starting at 5:30 pm, and DVIP […]

Join us from 1-3pm at FilmScene in Iowa City, Iowa for a screening of the Aftershock documentary and discussion of Black maternal health, the fight toward institutional reform, and the birth justice movement we are witnessing today. About the film: In October 2019, 30-year-old Shamony Gibson tragically died 13 days following the birth of her […]

We are so excited to be a benefactor of the 2nd Annual Empo-HER-ment Expo!!! Get ready to dive into a weekend of empowerment, community, and celebration.  What Makes This Event Special  CHARITABLE IMPACT Last year, we raised over $3000 for the Domestic Violence Intervention Program and Rape Violence Advocacy Program of Iowa. This year, our […]

Join DVIP and Cafe Dodici for lunch or dinner on May 22nd! 10% of all sales go directly to supporting victim-survivors in Washington County! Lunch: 11 am - 2 pm Dinner 5 pm - 8 pm

Save the date and join us for a night of dancing and FUN-draising! On June 14th at 7 PM, DVIP will host an 80s themed dance party at the James Theatre!! Stay tuned for tickets available May 8th

Join DVIP on June 19th from 4-8pm at Short's Eastside in Iowa City for a Community Night to raise needed funds for victim-survivors! Short's Eastside will be donating 15% of dining sales that night to DVIP and we are grateful for their continued support of our program through numerous donations and Community Nights. Grab a […]

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) has counted on the support of our community to raise necessary funds to protect and support survivors of intimate partner violence, domestic abuse, dating abuse, and human trafficking. This year we are facing a 40% cut to the Federal funding we receive through the Victims of Crime Act Assistance Funds, […]

Our 45th Celebration ticketed event is from 5 pm - 7:30 pm. However, in partnership with Greater Iowa City Inc., we will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of our new emergency shelter from 4 pm to 5 pm which is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. […]

DVIP & RVAP and Fireside Winery are collaborating for the second annual Galentine’s Day Pajama Party. The event will include karaoke, dancing, snacks, wine, and trivia. Program organizers suggest that attendees bring cash if they wish to participate in a 50/50 raffle. Fireside Winery's appetizer kitchen will be open until 8:00 p.m. for orders. People […]

DVIP & RVAP is excited to announce the return of their annual Souper Bowl event! Since it began 28 years ago, the Souper Bowl has grown into the DVIP & RVAP’s biggest fundraising event, helping to ensure the organization can continue its mission of advocating and providing support services for survivors of intimate partner violence, […]