Survivors' Stories

About this event

Join us for the first writing class of DVIP/RVAP’s new initiative: Survivors’ Stories, a series of five writing classes between August 2026-July 2027. All are free and open to the public, and survivors are encouraged to attend. All classes will be trauma-informed, and focused on themes of reclaiming one’s story, releasing shame, healing, resilience, and building community. Each workshop will last approximately 1.5 hours and conclude with an optional sharing opportunity for participants who wish to read their work aloud. A trained DVIP/RVAP advocate will be present at each session to provide support if needed. AUGUST 2026 WORKSHOP DETAILS: Date/time: Wednesday, August 26, 6:30-8pm Location: PorchLight Literary Center – 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 Instructor: Margaret Yapp – Margaret Yapp is the Community Engagement Coordinator at DVIP/RVAP. She is also the author of Green for Luck (EastOver Press, 2024) and the founding editor of Rampage Party Press. She has an MFA in poetry from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and an MFA in Book Arts from the University of Iowa Center for the Book. She lives in Iowa City. Sign up today by filling out this google form, and stay tuned for future class dates by following us on social media or signing up for our newsletter. Survivors’ Stories is made possible through the support of the Johnson County Quality of Life grant.