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Rydell, longtime CVIC partner and donor, recognized statewide for significant community investment
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) is honored to announce that Rydell, a longtime supporter to thousands of domestic and sexual violence survivors each year, has received the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations (NDANO)’s Partnership Building Award. The CVIC leadership submitted this award nomination as part of NDANO’s 2026 ND Nonprofit… Read more »
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CVIC President/CEO receives North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations’ Walt Odegaard Leadership Award
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — CVIC is honored to announce that its president/CEO Coiya Tompkins Inman has received the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations’ (NDANO’s) Walt Odegaard Leadership Award. The CVIC leadership team recognized Tompkins Inman as part of NDANO’s 2026 ND Nonprofit Awards program and leadership conference, which is June 4th at the North… Read more »
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Zachary Tomczik joins CVIC board, bringing compassionate legal perspective and community connection
Grand Forks, N.D. — At Legal Services of North Dakota (LSND), Director of Pro Bono and Bar Engagement Zachary Tomczik helps connect vulnerable individuals to legal support when they need it. Now, he’s bringing that expertise to the Board of Directors for Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) where he’ll lift up the mission with his compassionate… Read more »
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Hoeven Secures Commitments to Provide $1.8 Million For CVIC, Passed Legislation to Enable Improvements at LaGrave Place
May 6, 2026 Last October, CVIC was expecting answers on more than $1.8 million in federal funding requests through the Department of Justice (DOJ) to support services for survivors of violence. Several of these grants we have received for years — even decades — and we had no reason to believe they would not continue… Read more »
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2026 Spring Newsletter
Rydell’s giving drives hope & freedom for area families Hope is growing across our community — and it’s driven by people who care. In this spring issue, you’ll read powerful updates from CVIC clients, programs, and partners, along with important news about our spring event, current funding challenges, and a September car show we’re excited… Read more »
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CVIC postpones fundraising breakfast amid funding shortfall
Grand Forks, N.D. — The Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) has announced the postponement of its annual Judd Sondreal Memorial Rise & Shine for Peace fundraising breakfast as the organization navigates significant funding uncertainty and focuses its resources on direct engagement with supporters. Over the past year, CVIC has faced unprecedented financial challenges, including delayed… Read more »
