Assistance for Canadian Veterans Overseas
The Canadian Women’s Club, London, is an active contributor to the welfare of Canadian Veterans and or their surviving spouse, living in Britain. IODE Canada is one of many groups who make this support possible. The Veteran’s Support Committee of the CWC was established during the final days of WWII. Historically assistance, which continues today, included visiting the veterans in hospital, and brings news and treats, sending birthday greetings and good wishes. Canadian veterans living in Britain are ineligible for war veteran allowances. Funds are provided by IODE Canada, the Maple Leaf Trust of the CWC, the Royal Canadian Legion and from individuals and corporations.
In July 2011, in keeping with HRH Prince William and Catherine’s request for donations to charities in lieu of wedding gifts, IODE Canada forwarded £1,500 to the Canadian Women’s Club, London, England. The funds were distributed to Canadian veterans and/or their surviving spouses living in Britain in the amount of £25 each.
Since 1950, IODE members have provided needy Canadian WWI and WWII veterans and/or their spouses living in Britain with a Christmas voucher or cheque. The financial help is used in many ways, as the testimonials below reveal.
In July 2011, in keeping with HRH Prince William and Catherine’s request for donations to charities in lieu of wedding gifts, IODE Canada forwarded £1,500 to the Canadian Women’s Club, London, England. The funds were distributed to Canadian veterans and/or their surviving spouses living in Britain in the amount of £25 each.
Since 1950, IODE members have provided needy Canadian WWI and WWII veterans and/or their spouses living in Britain with a Christmas voucher or cheque. The financial help is used in many ways, as the testimonials below reveal.
Testimonials from Canadian Veterans Overseas
“I really used this for my heating bills, so from my heart THANK YOU.”
“It is good to know that you care about the Canadian Service men and women and what we went through.”
“Thank you for your generous gift. It always amazes me how you care for other people like me and believe me I am grateful. Actually, I have so much to thank God for. I live in sheltered housing where I have my own lovely flat, which has a balcony garden. I grow flowers – cyclamens and pansies and had a good crop of tomatoes this year.”
“To all Canadian IODE – Thank you very much for the cheque. It will help me very much at this time of year. I am near 90 years and things wear out so I can get something I need. Since I lost my husband after 60 years’ married, you have been very good to me.”
“I am writing to let you know how much I appreciated your generosity and to thank you for thinking of us on this side of the Atlantic at this special time of year. I only wish that we could do something to repay you for your kindness.”
“On behalf of our Canadian veterans and their families, living in the United Kingdom, the Canadian Women’s Club and the Veterans’ Support Committee, would like to express our
sincere appreciation, to IODE. Your generous donation of £50 per person is greatly needed and appreciated by our veterans.”
Judy Emms, IODE Canada Liaison
Canadian Women’s Club, London, UK
“I really used this for my heating bills, so from my heart THANK YOU.”
“It is good to know that you care about the Canadian Service men and women and what we went through.”
“Thank you for your generous gift. It always amazes me how you care for other people like me and believe me I am grateful. Actually, I have so much to thank God for. I live in sheltered housing where I have my own lovely flat, which has a balcony garden. I grow flowers – cyclamens and pansies and had a good crop of tomatoes this year.”
“To all Canadian IODE – Thank you very much for the cheque. It will help me very much at this time of year. I am near 90 years and things wear out so I can get something I need. Since I lost my husband after 60 years’ married, you have been very good to me.”
“I am writing to let you know how much I appreciated your generosity and to thank you for thinking of us on this side of the Atlantic at this special time of year. I only wish that we could do something to repay you for your kindness.”
“On behalf of our Canadian veterans and their families, living in the United Kingdom, the Canadian Women’s Club and the Veterans’ Support Committee, would like to express our
sincere appreciation, to IODE. Your generous donation of £50 per person is greatly needed and appreciated by our veterans.”
Judy Emms, IODE Canada Liaison
Canadian Women’s Club, London, UK