Ways to Support
Your SUPPORT
Your support of Crisis Intervention Services ensures that we can continue to work towards a violence-free community. Provide Safe Housing to Women and Children in danger, Support Survivors of Sexual Violence as they work through their healing journey to restoration and a new life.
Because of you, we have provided over 2,500 hours of advocacy to victims, over 5,000 nights of protective shelter, and provided 88 abused children a warm bed, a meal, unconditional support, and encouragement- that was just in 2020 alone! Will you make a positive contribution towards our vision of a more secure tomorrow for individuals and families in Southeast Iowa?
You can make a difference in families in your community for a stronger tomorrow.
Financial Support
Your financial gift provides support for many of the critical services we offer such as food, shelter, and other emergency needs. Please donate to help us maintain these essential needs.
Amazon Smile
Do shop on Amazon? Please choose “Crisis Intervention Services of Oskaloosa” as your current charity in your Amazon account to enable this special feature. CIS will receive a donation from your purchase with no additional cost to you.
How do I do this?
1. Log into your Amazon account (or create one if you’re new to Amazon)
2. In the top right-hand corner look for the “Accounts & Lists” tab
3. A dropdown box should appear, click on “Your AmazonSmile”
4. Follow Amazon’s prompts for choosing a charity
5. In the search box, type “Crisis Intervention Services of Oskaloosa”
6. Click “Select”
Once completed, proceed to do your normal shopping using smile.amazon.com (this is different than regular the regular Amazon website, as you must shop through the AmazonSmile site for the donation portion of your order to count.)
Volunteering
If you have a passion for helping others and seek to be a beacon of hope for those in need please consider joining our volunteer staff for one of our incredible programs. Volunteer Opportunities may include: Hotline, Phone support, Housing Advocacy, Transportation, Fundraising, Community Engagement, and Board of Director opportunities.
Victim Counselor training is provided through an online education program and is required for volunteers who wish to work directly with clients.
Crisis Intervention Services Iowa Wishlist
You may donate items on our Wishlist directly to us via appointment to our Oskaloosa location, or purchase through our Amazon Wishlist whereby the gifts you make will be delivered to the main office in Oskaloosa, Iowa.