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News from CVIC
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Ben Cahalan: Stopping violence, supporting solutions, building a new family legacy
Ben Cahalan works at Rydell Cars and is a childhood survivor of interpersonal violence. Ben Cahalan grew up in an Iowa town not much bigger than Grand Forks. It was there that he first learned about cars. Not how to replace spark plugs in a ’68 Pontiac Bonneville. Not how to trick out the engine… Read more »
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2025-26 Impact Report
Coming Soon!
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Meaningful Momentum & Gratitude
Sen. Hoeven’s support advances another federal grant, private funding gap pursuit continues As we continue to navigate a complex funding environment, we wanted to take a few moments to share some recent movement on the federal grant front as well as express gratitude for the community momentum that is building on our Meet the Moment… Read more »
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CVIC Launches Survivor-Focused Financial Support Group
According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), 99% of domestic violence (DV) cases involve financial uncertainty. It’s a big issue, and one CVIC aims to address directly in Grand Forks County with the new Economic Empowerment Support Group (EESG). Launched in June 2026, EESG is a free, eight-week program for participants in… Read more »
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Altru CEO Todd Forkel joins CVIC board of directors, advances community health partnerships
Altru Chief Executive Officer Todd Forkel has joined the Community Violence Intervention Center’s volunteer board of directors. Forkel has been the CEO of Altru since 2022 and has more than 35 years of experience in executive healthcare management. “Todd’s personal commitment as well as his vast leadership experience within the health care space are an… Read more »
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Dr. Amy Geinert joins CVIC Board, bringing public education expertise
Dr. Amy Geinert has joined the board of directors at Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC), bringing decades of experience supporting students and families. Dr. Geinert’s appointment to the volunteer board brings valuable insight into student behavioral health and school partnerships, helping guide the organization’s strategic direction. Dr. Geinert, a long-time school counselor and educator, currently… Read more »
