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June 2018
Iowa City Wear Orange Celebration
Join DVIP as we support Iowa City area Moms Demand Action as they celebrate Wear Orange 2018! Americans across the nation will honor victims and survivors, and make a commitment to work together to end gun violence on National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Why does DVIP partner with Everytown/ Mom's Demand Action? Because they fight for the safety of victim/survivors! Within an average month, 50 American women are shot to death by intimate partners, and many more are injured. Nearly 1 million…
Find out more »Paws for a Cause – Annual Dog Extravaganza
DVIP is excited to support Friends of the Animal Center Foundation at their annual Dog Extravaganza and share important information about our own Cooper's House with other animal lovers! Please stop by and show your support for DVIP while you enjoy the dog park, activities for the kids, raffles, entertainment and food, and plus visiting with adoptable animals! You can purchase tickets online from Friends of the Animal Center or at the event entrance the day of the event. Dog Extravaganza…
Find out more »First Annual Spring Flapjack Fundraiser
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) announces their first annual spring pancake breakfast at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Burlington, IA on Saturday, June 9th from 8:00 to 10:00 am This event will provide an opportunity for community members to support those most in need within Des Moines County, 100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to victim/survivors and residents of Journey House. Tickets are $5.00 each include pancakes, bacon, and a beverage. The Domestic Violence…
Find out more »2018 Pride Festival
DVIP is honored to be a silver sponsor for this year's 48th annual Iowa City Pride's LGBTQ+ celebration! Join DVIP in support of our LGBTQ+ community during IC Pride as we table the vendor area, participate in an unforgettable parade and soak in the amazing live entertainment all-day-long on June 16th, 2018 12-9 pm! Individuals interested in marching in the parade with DVIP please email Alta at altamp@dvipiowa.org Individuals interested in volunteering with DVIP on June 16th should email Rose at rose@dvipiowa.org…
Find out more »Iowa City Area Juneteenth Celebration
Join DVIP as we attend the 8th annual Juneteenth Celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States with a celebration at Mercer Park in Iowa City. Activities will include: Music & Live Entertainment, Youth Essay and Art Contest, Health & Resource Fair, & more. More Event Details HERE!
Find out more »November 2018
Holiday Gift Drive 2018
In the past year, we have served over 900 individuals in Johnson County and 1899 in all 8 counties of our service region. We have provided emergency shelter to over 300 individuals and served over 250 children and that makes a pretty big list for Santa! Our holiday store provides individuals and families affected by domestic violence in the past year with the opportunity to shop for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. By donating a new unwrapped gift item from our youth's…
Find out more »3rd Annual Giving Tuesday Celebration
Join Domestic Violence Intervention Program staff, board members, survivors, and supporters for an intimate evening with activist and educator, Sarah Super, as we explore how we can support survivors of intimate partner abuse within our community, break the cycles of silence and shame and create a space for healing. With one in four women and one in six men being affected by intimate partner violence in their lifetime, it is vital that the crisis services provided by DVIP have the…
Find out more »December 2018
Holiday Gift Wrapping to Support Victim/Survivors
DVIP staff & volunteers will be hosting the Coral Ridge Gift Wrap station on December 22 from 3- 9 pm. In exchange for gift wrapping your holiday gifts, DVIP will collect suggested donations to support victim/survivors this holiday season! No appointment necessary just stop by and let us do the work for you! Suggested donations are from $5 - $30 per size of the item, credit cards, cash or check will be accepted!
Find out more »February 2019
3rd Annual Lee County Souper Bowl
Please join us in Keokuk, IA for the 3rd Annual Souper Bowl that will benefit victim/survivors in Lee County. Local restaurants have donated soup and each attendee will receive a ceramic bowl of their choice to take home after the event. Domestic Violence Intervention Program invites the community to join them in raising funds for those most vulnerable.
Find out more »March 2019
22nd Annual Souper Bowl
Domestic Violence Intervention Program 22nd Annual Souper Bowl Fundraiser to support victim/survivors of intimate partner violence DVIP invites the community to join them in raising funds for those most vulnerable. Many of the victim/survivors we serve flee with nothing more than the clothes on their back. For some, like Cindra, the situation is now or never. Cindra and her son, Kyle, fled in the middle of dinner after her husband had thrown a knife at her, narrowly missing her right…
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