IODE CANADIAN DISASTER FUND

2011

May 16, Slave Lake, Alberta, whole neighbourhoods were flattened by a devastating wildfire. The wildfire swept through the town of 7,000 destroying upwards of 40% of the buildings. $5,000 was donated to help refurnish the children’s section of the Slave Lake Public Library.

During May, more than 3,000 houses have been flooded and 1,000 people forced from their homes in the worst flooding to hit the Richelieu Valley, Quebec, in 150 years. $3,000 worth of gift certifies was sent to those that lost so much in these floods.

2010
In December, victims of the devastating floods in Charlotte County Region, New Brunswick, received gift certificates to assist in purchasing items they needed immediately. $5,000 was forwarded through IODE New Brunswick from this fund, which is maintained by contributions from members.

To alleviate suffering following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, IODE Canada supported a Canadian agency, Team Canada Healing Hand. They provide volunteers who travel to Haiti to educate health and community workers in rehabilitation skills. Medical equipment was purchased and the cost of volunteers’ travel was covered.

2008
In May, $3,500 was made available for the purchase of gift cards to provide relief to the victims of the spring floods in New Brunswick.

2004
Donations contributed by chapters and members provide relief to disaster victims. Peterborough, Ontario was the recipient funds after the devastating floods in July 2004.

At the 105th National Annual Meeting in Edmonton, Alberta, members voted to forward funds donated to the IODE Canadian Disaster Fund designated Tsunami Relief to the Paynter Home Orphanage, Nuivari Eliya Sri Lanka, to improve the quality of life for children in their care affected by the 2004 Tsunami. Thanks to the efforts of members, a total of $6,000 was sent to the Paynter Home Orphanage.

2003
Following Hurricane Juan in 2003, IODE Canada allocated to IODE Nova Scotia $2,500 to assist fisherman with the purchase of lobster traps.

2001
The National Chapter of Canada IODE contributed $2000 to the Canadian Red Cross – USA Appeal for victims of the events on September 11, 2001.

1997 & 1998

During the floods in Manitoba in 1997 and ice storms in Eastern Ontario and Quebec in 1998, IODE and its members were there to help in this time of need with collections of donated clothing, diapers and food. Our members raised over $14,000 to assist victims of the Manitoba Flood, and over $24,500 towards the Ontario and Quebec Ice Storm Relief Fund.

Donations to the IODE Canadian Disaster Fund are greatly appreciated.

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