Crisis Intervention Services Expansion Project
Crisis Intervention Services will expand its direct service area to Keokuk County, offering additional support, resources and hope to victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Una Familia Saludable (Healthy Family)
YWCA’s “Una Familia Saludable (Healthy Family)” aims to meet the needs expressed by Hispanic women in the community to learn English, access resources, break social isolation and strengthen families through health and parenting education.
Victory Temple Minority Women’s Health Initiative
The Victory Temple Minority Women’s Health Initiative promotes long-term healthy behavior and lifestyle through education, empowerment and community based-activities tailored to meet the unique needs of women and girls of color.
Intensive Case Management for Chronically Mentally Ill Homeless Women
Beacon of Life, Inc. aims to Reduce homelessness rates among chronically mentally ill women by partnering with Golden Circle Behavioral Health to provide intensive case management for residents of the center who are battling mental illness.
Just For Girls
Home Connection’s “Just For Girls” program aims to build up family relationships, enhance communication and provide education on adolescent topics including sexuality for 4th grade through middle school girls, in an effort to reduce risky behavior and teen pregnancy.
WE CAN! (Women Exploring Careers, Academics, Networks) Learning Community
ISU’s WE CAN! (Women Exploring Careers, Academics, Networks) Learning Community creates a social network for students receiving benefits from the state of Iowa to reduce isolation, enhance retention/attainment and establish connections to campus resources.
RVAP Latina Outreach Project
Rape Victim Advocacy Project’s Latina Advocacy Project will create a collaborative environment between English and Spanish-speaking women to deliver victim services and educational programs on sexual violence.
Latina Leadership Program
The Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence’s “Latina Leadership Program” aims to develop leaders and enhance outreach in the Latina community by supporting a Hispanic women’s conference on violence and oppression and training Latina women to become community advocates.
Girls Bill of Rights Marketing Campaign
Girls Incorporated will aim to actively involve girls in the planning and implementation of a marketing campaign designed to reach approximately 800 girls with messages empowering girls.
Community Awareness Campaign and Conference
The Community Awareness Campaign and Conference will educate the community on the effects of violence against women and girls by offering a one-day conference featuring activist Jackson Katz and initiating community-based activities.