“She’s Too Strong:” Understanding the Intersections of Misogynoir, Domestic Violence, and Victimization
OnlineJoin us for this two-day workshop with Ayana Wallace titled "She's Too Strong:" Understanding the Intersections of Misogynoir, Domestic Violence, and Victimization. This two-day event will be held on September 21st & 23rd from 9-10:30 AM via Zoom. Special thanks to the UI Public Policy Center and Humanities Iowa for sponsoring! Attendance cap to 100 participants! […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Scavenger Hunt
OnlineDuring the month of October, we'll be placing posters in special locations around our service region. Each poster will feature a fact, statement, or statistic about domestic violence and the services offered by DVIP. When you see one of the posters, snap a pic to enter for a chance to win a DVIP prize pack! […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Library Media Displays
DVIP will be hosting media displays in our local libraries during the month of October. Patrons will have access to books, resources, and other media to help raise awareness about domestic violence. Special thanks to the library staff who have helped sponsor this event!
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 8 Reasons to Support Survivors
OnlineOn October 8th, we'll be going live on Facebook every hour for 8 hours. Tune in to hear the 8 most important reasons you should support victim/survivors!
Shop for Shelter: October 23rd, 2021
Mark your calendars! We are hosting our 15th annual Shop for Shelter event on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The event takes place 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at all Iowa City and Coralville Hy-Vee locations and Fareway, 2765 Commerce Drive, Iowa City. Our Shop for Shelter drive will supply our emergency shelter with nine months […]
“Fill the Roof” Solar for the Shelter Gift Sale
Brown Street Inn 430 Brown St, Iowa City, IAStart your holiday shopping with DVIP and the Iowa City Downtown Rotary! Join us for our "Fill the Roof" Solar for the Shelter Gift Sale on November 14th from 4-7 PM at the Brown Street Inn. Participants can shop from a wide selection of handmade jewelry, and donated goods from Rotarians and local business owners. […]
“Fill the Roof” Solar for the Shelter Online Auction
The Rotary Club of Iowa City Downtown has partnered with DVIP to put solar panels on the roof of our emergency shelter. Money saved on electricity will go directly to help victim-survivors while the solar panels will reduce the shelter’s impact on climate change. Missed our in person sale? Go to http://www.biddingowl.com/DVIP You can […]
Christmas Toy Drive Sponsored by Juan Santiago
For 25 years, our friend Juan Santiago of SYNcere Printing, LLC has organized a holiday toy drive for DVIP. Let's make this year the biggest one yet! Items can be dropped off at the following locations: Tiffin Tiffin City Hall SYNcere Printing, LLC Coralville Stratton Center Coralville PD Lotus Salon Iowa City Dodge Street Tire […]
Holiday Toy Drive for DVIP
DVIP is partnering with local organizations on a holiday toy drive from November 8th through December 23rd. The toys collected during the drive will provide inventory for DVIP’s Holiday Store program, which provides free gifts for the children and families receiving shelter and outreach services. Participating locations include: Scheels (Coralville) Bluebird Diner (North Liberty) The […]
Call for Volunteers: Holiday Gift Wrapping at Coral Ridge Mall
Coral Ridge Mall 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IACalling all volunteers! Do you love wrapping holiday gifts? If so, we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! On Saturday, December 18th from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM DVIP will be hosting a gift wrapping fundraiser at Coral Ridge Mall. Volunteers will be on hand to provide donation-based gift wrapping services for busy shoppers. This is […]