IODE, A Tradition of Service...
IODE was founded in 1900 as the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire. Over the years, the organization has met the changing needs of all Canadians coast to coast, with a particular focus on children. Members across the country raise approximately $3,000,000 every year and reinvest it in Canada's children, families and communities. Membership is open to Canadian women of all ages, backgrounds and interests.
OUR MISSION...
IODE Canada is a national women's charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service and citizenship programs.
HELPING STUDENTS...
IODE assists Canadian students at all levels through:
- Doctoral scholarships
- Bursaries and scholarships
- Awards to dance, theatre and music students
- Training facilities for health care professionals
- Emergency financial assistance for high school students
- Stay-in-school programs for teens
SUPPORT FOR REMOTE COMMUNITIES...
IODE efforts to improve life in Canada's north and Labrador include:
- Computer, music and sports equipment
- Materials for classrooms
- Upgrading libraries
- Literacy programs
- Clothing and food for children
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS...
IODE funds many programs for Canadian teenagers, including:
- Peer counselling
- Substance abuse prevention
- Music and computer camps
- Youth forums
- Emerging social issues
ASSISTING FAMILIES...
IODE helps families across Canada through the following:
- Support for medical research
- Assistance to crisis centres
- Aid for abused spouses and children
- Supplies for new mothers
- Help for families with special needs children
- Substance abuse counselling
- Genetic Counselling
FOR THE CHILDREN...
IODE members work to improve the quality of life for children through:
- Breakfast programs in schools
- Reading programs
- Toys for needy children
- Sponsoring special needs children to attend camps and other activities
- Awards for Canadian children's authors and illustrators
COMMUNITY SUPPORT...
IODE chapters raise and spend funds in their own communities. Members invest more than a million hours per year in local activities as varied as the members and the communities in which they live:
- Sexual abuse awareness programs
- Equipment for hospitals
- Assistance to health care centres, clinics, hospices and palliative care facilities
- Preservation of heritage sites
- Awards to police officers and firefighters
- Programs for seniors
- Supplies for emergency shelters and food banks
- Programs for Aboriginal people
- Welcoming new Canadians
- Awards for students
- Good citizenship awards
- Environmental awareness initiatives
MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
IODE is not a single-issue organization. IODE is women striving together to make Canada a better place. Money raised through members' efforts and corporate and personal donations is directed to current programs. Administration costs are covered by modest membership fees and endowment funds. IODE is not government-funded.
A PERSONAL PLUS...
In a supportive, friendly environment, IODE will give you opportunities to:
- Develop leadership skills
- Make new friends in you area
- Work with other women to meet local needs
- Meet women from across Canada
- Participate in provincial and national projects
- Learn about health, education, environmental and other issues
- Sit on provincial and national committees
- Have fun!
IODE has no minimum time commitment; members contribute as much or as little time as they wish. Chapter meetings are held once a month. National and provincial meetings are held annually.
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