Crisis Intervention Services (CIS) is making the holidays brighter for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and other violent crimes. CIS will provide gifts to survivors and their families, along with gift cards to help them buy toys, clothing, food and other items. The agency serves 12 counties in southern Iowa and provided holiday gifts for more than 50 clients in 2021.

CIS is accepting monetary donations and then will buy gift cards from stores in its service area. The agency’s advocates will distribute them to survivors..

Donors also can provide traditional, unwrapped holiday gifts. 

Gift cards or money can be mailed to Crisis Intervention Services, PO Box 6, Oskaloosa, 52577. A convenient online giving option is available. Donations are preferred by Dec. 12 but will be accepted throughout the holiday season.

Contact CIS Volunteer Coordinator Pat Finan at 641-230-1036 or patf@stopdvsa.org to learn about needed items and arrange delivery.