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IODE is a national women's charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals, through education support, community service and citizenship programs.

Provincial Officers


What's Happening in Nova Scotia

Provincial Annual Meeting - 2011
Holiday Inn Harbourview, Dartmouth
April 14-15, 2011

National Annual Meeting - 2011
The Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia
May 27-28,  2011

Colchester  Chapter is celebrating their 70th Anniversary
on September 16, 2010

Louisbourg-Ceilidh Chapter, Sydney, Cape Breton
is celebrating their 100th Anniversary
October 14, 2010

Area Conference for Colchester- Pictou and Cumberland Chapters
will be on October 16, 2010 in Truro

Lord Amherst Chapter is celebrating their 100th Anniversary
on October 23, 2010

Watch for special events throughout 2010 as IODE celebrates 110 years of community service in Canada.

IODE will TARGET 2010...and beyond. IODE Nova Scotia will focus on "Children and Youth."

EDUCATION:

  • Gives support through scholarship, bursaries, grants, awards and prizes for university, college and high school students.
  • Supplies amenities to needy classes, locally and in remote northern communities.
  • Supports special educational and cultural programs.
  • Supplies books to school libraries, day care and pre-school programs.
  • Participates in Baby Think It Over program.

SERVICES:

  • Assists crisis centres, nursing homes, hospitals, transition houses, senior centres and needy families.
  • Supports Food Banks, Meals on Wheels, school breakfast and lunch programs and provided Christmas boxes to those in need.
  • Supports Kidney Research at the IWK-Grace Hospital.
  • Contributes knitted goods and warm clothing for distribution locally and in Labrador.
  • Provides emergency relief in times of crisis or disaster.
  • Provides financial assistance in times of need through the Good Samaritan Fund at the QEII Health Sciences Centre.


CITIZENSHIP:

Promotes good citizenship by encouraging an active interest and involvement in community life.

NATIONAL PROJECTS SUPPORTED:

  • International Peace Gardens
  • Snack Pack
  • Labrabook
  • Labrador Adopt-a-Class
  • 100th Anniversary Fund
  • Labrador Bursary Fund
  • Veterans Overseas Fund
  • Canadian Disaster Fund
  • National Education Fund
  • National Services Fund

Visit The National Chapter of Canada IODE at www.iode.ca