Free and confidential services for persons affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. What to do about domestic violence
 
The Cedar Valley Friends of the Family "Friends' House" provides shelter, hope, and healing for families affected by domestic violence and sexual assaultSafety planning, anger management and self-esteem issues with children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence or sexual assaultProject D.A.T.E. is broken down into four sections: domestic violence, healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, sexual assault/date rape, and sexual harassmentThe Turning Point Rural Housing Project works in partnership with existing human service agencies to provide needed support servicesWelcome to Cedar Valley Friends of the Family, A crisis intervention & prevention agencyStop abuse and violence

If you or someone you know needs help, please do not hesitate to call us or e-mail us. Our crisis line is operated by trained advocates 24 hours a day.

Crisis Line:
319-352-0037
or
1-800-410-SAFE

We Need Your Help!

Provide a "Night of Shelter" at Friends' House:

24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, Friends' House offers safe shelter.Free and confidential for families in crisis. Read more...

Be A Friend to Families in Crisis.

Your donation will help provide basic services to our clients.

Our Wish List:

Cedar Valley Friends of the Family really appreciates that individuals and groups often ask us to send them a current "Needs List" as a guide for making donations. One of the things we hear from donors is that they are surprised that the client's needs really do not change that much. They think that the agency surely would need something new or unique from the last time they talked with us. Read more...

Become Involved at Cedar Valley Friends of the Family!

Cedar Valley Friends of the Family is always in need of volunteers and people who are willing to make a commitment to help. For your convenience, we are currently working on an online form that you may submit to us.

Until then, please contact us if you are interested in any of the following:

  • One Time Cash Gift
  • Pledging an On-going Cash Donation
  • Having a CVFF Board Member contact you to discuss an estate or planned gift to support future work of Cedar Valley Friends of the Family
  • Volunteer Opportunities, Including:
    • Information on the 20-hour victim advocacy volunteer training required in order to work with clients
    • Clerical Work, Helping with Fundraising, Tending the Flower Beds, Small "Handyman" Repairs

 

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