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

Teal is the nationally recognized color of sexual assault awareness. Join DVIP & RVAP in wearing teal on April 7th to show support and raise awareness for victims of sexual assault. We encourage you to share your photos of your teal outfit on social media using the hashtag #TealTuesday, and tag us @dvipiowa. By doing so, you

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. Attendees are invited to create a shirt to add to the interactive display. Tuesday, April 7, 1-4pm. Burlington Public Library, Room

Every April, DVIP & RVAP hosts two Shop for Survivors events, one in Johnson County and one in our regional counties. Between the two events, we collect nearly 9 months worth of in-kind goods for victim survivors. Lee, Henry, Washington, and Des Moines Counties: April 8, 3:30-6:30PM. 

Join us on April 8 at Cafe Dodici for a "Spaghetti for Safety" benefit night! You don't *have* to order the spaghetti, but we recommend it! From 5-8pm, 10% of sales will go to DVIP/RVAP. April 8, 5-8pm, Cafe Dodici: 122 S Iowa Ave, Washington, IA, 52353

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. Attendees are invited to create a shirt to add to the interactive display. April 13, 1-4pm, Keokuk Public Library, Lower Level