Exciting news for Domestic Violence Intervention Program

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) of Iowa has announced they are planning to build a new emergency shelter to better serve the victims and survivors in our Southeastern Iowa Communities.

I’ve been an Iowa City resident for the last 14 years and work in the community as a project manager for a local manufacturing company. I recently started volunteering with DVIP after learning more about the organization during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. I joined the DVIP force to make an impact on my community and because I know how important it is to improve the resources for domestic violence survivors.

The current DVIP emergency shelter has been serving southeastern Iowa for over 30 years. The shelter has been at capacity and can no longer meet the increasing demand for safety in our community, making this expansion a necessity. This $6 million project will double the capacity to provide safety to victim survivors. One way this new shelter has been specifically designed to better help victim survivors heal from trauma is the inclusion of pod-style living and private meeting spaces to meet with advocates. Years of planning has gone into this new shelter. It’s our time to join DVIP in the effort.

I urge readers to consider supporting this new emergency shelter. There are various ways to support the cause; you can volunteer your time with DVIP, contribute a monetary pledge, or help to spread the word. Please visit https://dvipiowa.org/ to learn more on how you can help!

Jillian Nagle

Iowa City