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September 2019
“Forty Years Forward” DVIP is celebrating 40 years of serving victim/survivors!
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is celebrating 40 years of serving victim/survivors. In 1980, our small first-year budget provided victims and their children emergency housing, counseling, and a 24-hour hotline. Over the 40-year history, there have been many additions to services, such as youth programming, pet sheltering, legal support, community engagement projects, and much more. DVIP’s service region also grew over the years to include 8 counties in Southeastern Iowa. Last year, we supported over 1700 people, including 265…
Find out more »City and County Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamations
Join DVIP staff and our service communities as we declare October Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Attend any of the following events to show your support for victim/survivors to your locally elected officials! Click on the location for specific event details or email dvip@dvipiowa.org for more information! 9/23/19 at 9:00 AM - Van Buren County Board of Supervisors Proclamation 9/24/19 at 9:00 AM - Des Moines County Board of Supervisors Proclamation 9/24/19 at 9:00 AM - Cedar County Board of Supervisors…
Find out more »October 2019
Youth Art Show at Ten Thousand Villages
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program youth department is proud to partner with Ten Thousand Villages as their featured artist for the month of October. The show opening will be hosted on October 4th during the Downtown Gallery Walk. The opening is free and open to the public. The art displayed during October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month features artwork made by youth from the past forty years that have resided in our emergency shelter.
Find out more »Shop for Shelter 2019
On October 5th from 9 AM to 4 PM, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is teaming up with all HyVee’s in Johnson County to support victims/survivors. DVIP will provide shoppers with a list of items and ask for their generous donations to be dropped off with a DVIP volunteer when they have completed their shopping. Shop for Shelter is an amazing way for the community to show their support of victims/survivors and provide some basic needs. Requested items range…
Find out more »Hudson’s Tap Community Night
Stop by Hudson's Tap on Wednesday, October 16th to enjoy delicious food and drinks while supporting the Domestic Violence Intervention Program! 15% of sales from 5:00 - 10:00 PM will go to victim/survivors in our community.
Find out more »Consent Karaoke
Join DVIP and Studio 13 for Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Consent Karaoke on October 24th. Help us to raise funds and awareness while singing our hearts out! Donations will be collected at the door and information to share with friends available throughout the night. Domestic Violence Intervention Program staff will be available from 9 pm to midnight! Grab your friends, come sing a song, and join us for a laugh or two!
Find out more »November 2019
Holiday Donation Drive and Bin Locations
For 40 years, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program has served victims/survivors in Southeastern Iowa by providing them with the needed resources to find safety, dignity, and hope. The Holiday Store offers DVIP clients a secure and confidential place to find gifts for their families at no charge. We are asking for gift donations like LEGOs and blocks, baby dolls, hats, gloves, socks, pajamas sizes 10 and up, baby toys, and gift cards. Full shopping lists available at drop-off locations. Drop-Off…
Find out more »December 2019
Giving Tuesday Celebration
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program is hosting our annual Giving Tuesday Celebration: A Mother's Journey to Safety at the Brown Street Inn. We hope you can join us for an intimate evening featuring a mother's story of survival and hope, hor d'oeuvres, wine, and conversation. Doors open at 5:30 and the event begins at 6:15. Tickets are $50 and all proceeds go to serving victim/survivors. Questions? Call us at 319.356.9863 ext. 3
Find out more »February 2020
23rd Annual “Souper Bowl”-Our biggest community fundraising event of the year!
Purchase tickets at: DVIP "Souper Bowl" Tickets 23rd Annual DVIP "Souper Bowl"–our biggest community fundraising event of the year! Held each year, we invite guests to join us for an all-you-care-to-eat soup supper, featuring over 40 soups, donated from area restaurants. The “Souper Bowl” was created by our Executive Director, Kristie Fortmann-Doser, to challenge the myth that more violence occurs against women around the NFL Super bowl. Violence against women happens every day and 1 in 4 women will be…
Find out more »March 2020
Lee County Soup Supper Fundraiser
DVIP invites the community to join them in raising funds for those most vulnerable. Enjoy soup donated from Keokuk restaurants, non-alcoholic drinks, and dessert for $7.00! DVIP advocates have assisted over 150 individuals in the past year by providing them with free and confidential safety planning, medical and legal advocacy, support groups, housing assistance, 24-hour crisis hotline, and other vital resources. Frequently Asked Questions: What about Food Allergies? - Yes! We will have food for most - while all soups are donated…
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