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DID YOU KNOW...

that members raised $12,000,000 in the Two World Wars to purchase hospitals, hospital ships, ambulances, bomber and fighter aircraft. Relief to prisoners of war and refugee camps, libraries and canteens for servicemen and thousands of volunteer hours were among the many contributions in both wars.

DID YOU KNOW...

that during WWII IN ONE WEEK $100,000 was raised to purchase a Bolingbroke bomber and was presented to the Canadian Government.

DID YOU KNOW...

that in 1939, IODE was the first Canadian organization to send civilian relief to Britain and continued with the adoption of two children's hospitals there.

DID YOU KNOW...

that a unique wartime (WWII) gift was the shipment of 87 bridal gowns which were worn by hundreds of British service women.



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.