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Representative Emily O’Brien Named 2025 Legislative Champion Award Recipient
June 9, 2025—The North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations (NDANO) has named Rep. Emily O’Brien (District 42) as a recipient of the 2025 Legislative Champion Award for her critical investment in community violence and abuse prevention statewide. This year’s honorees were selected for their exemplary leadership, collaboration and commitment to supporting North Dakota families, particularly… Read more »
Sheriff Andy Schneider Awarded 2025 Jim Vigness Peacemaker Award
Longtime law enforcement leader honored for years of partnership and impact MAY 21, 2025— Attendees of the 20th annual Judd Sondreal Memorial Rise & Shine for Peace Breakfast on May 7 had the honor of celebrating Grand Forks County Sheriff Andy Schneider, who was presented with the 2025 CVIC Jim Vigness Peacemaker Award. CVIC presents… Read more »
National Spotlight Shines on Two CVIC Champions
Gate City Bank, CVIC retiree honored with national awards from DomesticShelters.org for their commitment to domestic violence prevention and advocacy Grand Forks, ND — For the third consecutive year, a Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) nominee has been honored with national recognition through the 2025 Purple Ribbon Awards. Presented by DomesticShelters.org, a leading online hub… Read more »
CVIC community champions a future without violence
Donors raise $340,000 to support CVIC programs and services during annual event MAY 13, 2025— Marking record attendance, nearly 800 area supporters attended CVIC’s Judd Sondreal Memorial Rise & Shine for Peace Breakfast, which raised more than $340,000 for vital safety, healing and prevention/education services. CVIC Board of Directors Chair and Grand Forks Public Schools… Read more »
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
CVIC joins statewide campaign to raise awareness of sexual assault [GRAND FORKS, ND] — Each year, advocates, survivors and community supporters recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April. This spring, CVIC is joining the North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition (NDDSVC) in their statewide campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. All month long,… Read more »
2025 Spring Newsletter
Explore this special newsletter featuring the experiences of rural survivors and the services that support them, made possible by generous donors like you.