Giving Tuesday/Kristie Fortmann-Doser’s Retirement Party

Longtime DVIP/RVAP executive director Kristie Fortmann-Doser is retiring in December! We are celebrating both Mrs. Fortmann-Doser’s retirement and Giving Tuesday with an event on December 2 at Big Grove in Iowa City from 4-7 pm.

Mrs. Fortmann-Doser has been working in support of victim-survivor services for 39 years, and 32 of those years have been at DVIP/RVAP. Her lasting impact on victim-survivors deserves recognition for her countless contributions and steadfast commitment to supporting those impacted by domestic and sexual violence.

We invite our community to show up and celebrate all of her years of service. Big Grove Iowa City will provide some of her favorite foods, refreshments, and a signature drink. The first 32 individuals to register will get a complimentary cocktail. The evening’s entertainment will be provided by local musicians, The MIC.

Registration is required. Although admission to this event is free, we are encouraging those who are able to donate $32 to celebrate Mrs. Fortmann-Doser’s 32 years at the agency.

Help us meet our goal of 1,000 donations of $32 by December 2.

If you’d like to help us give back to celebrate a leader who has given so much, there are many ways to donate. Donation details can be found at https://dvipiowa.org/donate/

If you would like to share a photo, story, or reflection on how Mrs. Fortmann-Doser has impacted our community, please email it to [email protected] by November 30th, 2025.

At-a-glance event details:
📅: December 2, 2025, 4-7pm
⏰: 4-7pm
📍Big Grove Iowa City: 1225 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Admission is free; registration is required.

Registration information can be found on our website: https://dvipiowa.org/events/