Riverview Center

01/29/2026

Statement on IA CASA Closure from Riverview Center:

Earlier today, the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (IA CASA) released a statement announcing their closure effective this weekend. IA CASA has been in existence for decades, working to promote crisis and longer term support services for survivors of sexual abuse and assault in the state.

Riverview Center has been a member of IA CASA for many years, and, with other member agencies, has used the programming offered by the coalition staff, predominantly in networking, technical assistance, and training, to ensure Riverview Center's passionate, committed sexual assault advocates have been well situated to meet the challenges of the critically important work they do each day with and on behalf of survivors.

However, we at Riverview Center want to assure folks that the closure of IA CASA will have no impact on the day in and day out support services offered by us and our sibling agencies across the state. No matter where you live in IA, a well-trained team of sexual assault advocates stand ready to assist anyone impacted by sexual trauma. Nothing about that has changed.

The team at Riverview Center operates under a 'No Wrong Number' policy -- even if they live outside our 14-county service area, if a survivor calls us in need of crisis or longer term support services, we will get them to the right place. All of our services are 100% free and 100% confidential. Call us at 888-557-0310.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions, or if I can be of assistance.

Yours in service to survivors,
Gwen Bramlet-Hecker
Executive Director
Riverview Center
gwen@riverviewcenter.org

01/24/2026

✨ Announcement: Breakfast & Evening of Light 2026 ✨

We are honored to welcome Jim Schmidt, stepfather of Gabby Petito and co-founder of the Gabby Petito Foundation, as the keynote speaker for Riverview Center’s 2026 Breakfast of Light and Evening of Light events.

A fire officer and instructor for over 25 years, Jim Schmidt turned personal tragedy into a national mission after the 2021 murder of his step-daughter, Gabby Petito. As co-founder of the Gabby Petito Foundation, Jim advocates for domestic violence survivors and missing persons, bridging gaps in prevention through trauma-informed training and leadership.

📅 Evening of Light
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
📍 Culbies | East Dubuque, IL
🍽 Dinner, silent auction, Q&A with speaker

📅 Breakfast of Light
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
📍 Bien VenU | Cedar Falls, IA
☕ Breakfast buffet, silent auction, raffle & community resource fair

By attending or sponsoring these events, you are helping ensure survivors in our communities receive compassionate, expert care when they need it most.

🎟 Tickets & sponsorships: riverviewcenter.org/events

Together, we can learn how to listen better, show up differently, and stand alongside survivors with trust and compassion.

01/15/2026

Save the Date!

Riverview Riverwalk is celebrating its 5th year! Help us reach our gigantic goal of $15,000 by REGISTERING for the event, DONATING to the cause or becoming a SPONSOR. All proceeds benefit Riverview Center so they can provide free and confidential services to survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence. There’s so much work to be done! Your support will make a world of difference!!!

01/07/2026

Save the date!!! 💚🤎💚🤎

LET’S GOOOO‼️
The runsignup site is LIVE - sign up and donate today 🩵

01/05/2026

If you missed our end-of-year giving campaign, it’s not too late to make a difference. 💜

The new year is a powerful time to start strong — and your gift today helps survivors access safety, healing, and hope all year long.

Thank you for being part of a community that shows up.

You can donate now at www.riverviewcenter.org/donate

01/01/2026

As we begin a new year, we want to say thank you. 💜

Because of your generosity during our end-of-year giving campaign, survivors will continue to have access to free, confidential advocacy, counseling, and support in the year ahead.

Your support made a difference — and it will continue to do so every day.
Here’s to a year rooted in safety, healing, and hope.

If you missed our end-of-year giving campaign, you can still support hope and healing into the New Year at www.riverviewcenter.org/donate.

12/31/2025

As the year comes to a close, there’s still time to make a difference. 💜

A donation made by 11:59 PM tonight may be tax-deductible and helps ensure survivors can access free, confidential support when they need it most.

Thank you for standing with survivors — today and into the new year.

12/28/2025

A warm coat for winter. A safe place to sleep. Someone who listens without judgment. A path toward healing after violence.

Your donation makes these moments possible — at no cost to survivors. Last year, thousands found safety, counseling, advocacy, and hope through Riverview Center.

Your support ensures no one has to face trauma alone.

Give today. Your compassion changes lives.

www.riverviewcenter.org/donate

12/26/2025

🎄💫Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own space.

"When I finally moved out of my abuser’s house, Riverview helped me with financial support to make it possible. I told my advocate, ‘Thank you — I feel so much brighter about the future.’ For the first time in years, my home feels like mine."

💜 This Christmas, your gift helps survivors rebuild safety, independence, and hope. Don’t let hope hibernate this season—your support ensures advocacy, counseling, and critical services are available all year long.

✨ Give the gift of hope today: www.riverviewcenter.org/donate

12/22/2025

🏡 Healing can start right where you are.

"When I went back home after court, my grandparents couldn’t believe how much had changed. They said it was like our whole house turned around. I’m doing better in school, I don’t get in trouble anymore — I actually feel proud of myself. Riverview helped us find peace again."

💜 Help us continue to create safe homes and second chances this holiday season. Don’t let hope hibernate—your gift ensures survivors have the support, advocacy, and counseling they need all year long.

✨ Give today: www.riverviewcenter.org/donate