Ontario members supported IODE Community Services Department
Since 1900, IODE has sent necessities to those in need, both at home and abroad
In Ontario, the Provincial Chapter has gathered, packed and shipped needed articles since 1938. During World War II, the value of necessities and amenities shipped to Canadian serviceman.
At home, the value of shipments continued to grow. Boxes are sent to Community Centres nursing stations, women’s shelters and schools. Articles shipped include many hand-knitted hats, mitts, socks, afghans, sewn quilts and receiving blankets. These are made and donated by members across the province. Baby clothing and layettes are in great demand, as are warm, winter jackets and sweat suits. Personal hygiene and dental care products, socks, underwear and blankets are also well received.
At home, the value of shipments continued to grow. Boxes are sent to Community Centres nursing stations, women’s shelters and schools. Articles shipped include many hand-knitted hats, mitts, socks, afghans, sewn quilts and receiving blankets. These are made and donated by members across the province. Baby clothing and layettes are in great demand, as are warm, winter jackets and sweat suits. Personal hygiene and dental care products, socks, underwear and blankets are also well received.
Today articles are shipped to isolated communities in Nunavut, Labrador, and Northern Ontario.
Northern Ontario
The Community Centre in Angling Lake, Swanson Mekanak Memorial Health Centre in Kingfisher Lake, Missabay Community School First Nation in Mishkeegamamong, the Community Centre in Moosonee, the Family Treatment Centre and Nellie Fiddler Memorial Health Centre in Muskrat Dam, the Public School in Savant Lake, North Caribou Lake Band in Weagamow Lake, nursing stations at Ignace, North Spirit Lake and the Wunnumin Lake, First Nations Band Office.
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Angling Lake
Savant Lake
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Kingfisher Lake
Weagamow Lake
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Moosonee
Ignacy, North Spirit Lake
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Muskrat Dam
Wunnumin Lake
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Nunavut
The Nursing Station in Cape Dorset, the Birthing Centre in Rankin Inlet, the Health Centre in Whale Cove, and the Health Centre in Arviat.
Labrador
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Rainbow Centre in Cartwright, Family Ties Resources Centre in Charlottetown, Peacock Elementary School in Happy Valley, Aboriginal Headstart in Hopedale, Circle of Friends in Mary’s Harbour, Jens Haven Memorial School in Nain, Social Services in Natuashish, the Nursing Station in Port Hope Simpson, and Grenfell Regional Health Service in St. Lewis.
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Jens Haven Memorial School, Nain
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The Toddler Teddies and Izzy Dolls have a history of helping children.
They have been requested by the Northern Nursing Stations were the young patients can be given a doll to focus on and hug, then take home following procedures such as immunizations and casts. 
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A knit cap, originally of wool, now often of synthetic fibers is designed to provide warmth in cold weather. Typically, the knit cap is of simple, tapering constructions, though many variants exist. Being found all over the world where climate demands a warm hat, the knit cap can be found under a multitude of local names. This is pattern is for baby, youth and adult Minion Hats. | ||
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The Northern schools, nurses and communities have requested Neck-warmers instead of scarves.
The staff have told us that these neck-warmers are the new safer replacement for young children on playgrounds.
The staff have told us that these neck-warmers are the new safer replacement for young children on playgrounds.
| Twiddle Muff Patterin for dementia patients |
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To donate to these programs or any further inquiries about this department email iodeontario@gmail.com