Riverview Center

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween! Stay Safe Out There! 👻🎃

Halloween is all about fun, costumes, and candy—but safety comes first! Here are a few tips to make sure your night is full of treats:

🕯 Be Seen: Wear reflective clothing or carry a flashlight so drivers can see you.
🍬 Check Treats: Inspect candy before eating, and avoid anything unwrapped.
🛣 Stay on the Sidewalk: Cross streets safely and stay in well-lit areas.
👫 Buddy Up: Go trick-or-treating with friends or family, especially little ones.
🐾 Pet Safety: Keep pets inside to avoid scares or accidents.

Have a fun, spooky, and safe Halloween! 🎃✨

10/31/2025

Domestic violence is more than physical violence. It can include threats, harassment, putting someone down, pressuring someone around s*x, controlling finances, and other tactics to gain power and control. affected by domestic violence.

10/28/2025

When we heard Desirae Holmes, our SART Coordinator, was one of The Courier's 20 Under 40, we weren't surprised. But we are so proud! Desi's work has a profound impact in our communities, for the survivors we serve, and for the dedicated professionals she partners with every day. Thank you for all you do, Desi - You deserve this!

10/26/2025

We are so grateful for the partnerships we’ve created through Success Street Waterloo!

Day Seven of "Two Weeks of Triumph!" Sexual Assault & Dating Violence Advocacy💓💗

No student should ever have to face trauma alone. At Success Street, we’re honored to partner with agencies that provide free, confidential, and compassionate support to students who have experienced s*xual assault, domestic violence, or dating violence. 💛

Through the dedicated work of Riverview Center, Amani Community Services, and Waypoint, students in the Waterloo and Cedar Falls school districts can access confidential advocacy and crisis support directly where they learn. These advocates are trained to listen, believe, and empower, helping students navigate next steps, connect with resources, and begin to heal in a safe and supportive environment. 🌿

In Fiscal Year 2025, our partners provided 148 advocacy sessions, serving 18 students across both districts. Every session represents hope, safety, and the power of community care. 💬💜

We are deeply grateful to Riverview Center, Amani Community Services, and Waypoint for their unwavering dedication to student safety and wellbeing. Their work reminds us that support, compassion, and healing truly thrive when we work together. 🌟

10/22/2025

🦆💜 Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Duck Derby a splash!

A huge thank-you to our incredible sponsors and to everyone who purchased ducks to support Riverview Center’s mission of providing 100% free and confidential services to survivors of s*xual and domestic violence. Your generosity helps create hope and healing across our communities. 💛
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Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you for helping us make a difference — one duck at a time! 💜🦆

10/22/2025

Come join us Thursday evening for the Shine A Light DIY Craft Night at the Galena Public Library. There is still time to register for this FREE event! Register here: https://shinealightnwilgsa.eventbrite.com

We hope to see you there!

10/21/2025

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, you may be wondering what you can do to raise awareness. Here are 3 easy ways you can help.

10/21/2025

Shine a light on Domestic Violence! Replace your front porch bulb with a purple one or pick up a yard sign and show your support for survivors of domestic violence. You can pick both for fee at our Riverview Center offices in Galena and in Mt. Carroll.

10/16/2025

We wear purple today. We hope you you did, too. If you would like, share your picture below and help spread awareness and show your support of survivors.

10/15/2025

Please wear purple tomorrow to show solidarity with those who’ve been harmed by domestic violence! It. Must. Stop.

📅 Mark your calendars for Purple Thursday, October 16! 📅

We're wearing purple to show solidarity with survivors of domestic violence and spread awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).

It's simple: Wear purple and share your photo to help us break the silence and let survivors know they are not alone.

Every1knowssome1. Let's make sure everyone knows there is support.