Are you interested in building a better board for your organization?

Please join the Iowa Department of Human Rights, among other collaborative partners, for a free training session to build non-profit boards that better represent our diverse community. This series of educational sessions seeks to empower, educate and connect members of underrepresented populations for service on non-profit boards.

This event is for you if:

• You currently serve or aspire to serve on a non-profit board
• You lead or serve a non-profit board and want to include more diverse perspectives in your organization’s leadership

If you attend you will:

• Receive training on effective board service
• Learn from experienced board members about their experience being a minority perspective on a board
• Network to connect aspiring community leaders from underrepresented populations with groups serving the community

Session Dates
(Choose the date that best fits your schedule – the same material is covered at each session.)

• Thursday, October 27, 2016, 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, December 3, 2016, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location:
Grand View University Student Center
2811 East 14th Street
Des Moines, Iowa

To register:

• Online for Oct. 27 – https://aarp.cvent.com/GrandviewOct2016
• Online for Dec. 3 – https://aarp.cvent.com/GrandviewDec2016

In case of questions, contact Sanjita Pradhan with the Iowa Department of Human Rights at sanjita.pradhan@iowa.gov. 

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) started with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence in October 1981. At that time, the Coalition held a "Day of Unity" to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. 

The Day of Unity then became an entire week devoted to a range of activities conducted at the local, state, and national levels with various sponsors and organizations. The themes for the week were mourning those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrating survivors, and celebrating those advocates who work to end violence.

In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed, and that same year marks the first national domestic violence toll-free hotline. In 1989, the U.S. Congress passed Public Law 101-112 designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Such legislation has passed every year since. Each year, the Day of Unity is celebrated the first Monday of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Read the Proclamation from President Obama proclaiming October 2016 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Source: National Resource Center on Domestic Violence 

Call the Iowa Domestic Violence helpline at 1-800-770-1650 or  text ‘IOWAHELP’ to 20121. 

The Iowa Domestic Violence Helpline operates full time with a professional, compassionate staff. Victims and survivors of domestic violence can call the helpline, but so can concerned family members, friends and others. The advocates are ready and able to help. This service is free and available for anyone who needs it. For more information, visit: Iowa Domestic Violence & Victim Service Call Center.

For information on services throughout the state, visit the website for the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Please remember that computer use can be monitored and is impossible to completely clear. If you're afraid your internet/computer usage might be monitored, please call the Iowa Domestic Violence Helpline at 1-800-770-1650, or use a safe computer.