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Fundraising

In Canada, fundraising for the war effort was usually done through the sale of war bonds, or victory loans. A common cry would be "Buy Victory Bonds!" to help Canada and her allies beat Nazi Germany and the Imperial Japan. Children often purchased and collected Canadian Savings War Stamps that could later be exchanged for a Victory Bond. There were also many organizations that worked to collect funds to support Allies overseas; fundraising activities included the 'Send Milk to Britain fund', 'British War Victims Fund' and 'British Fire Fighters Relief Fund'. People in the community of Oshawa also participated in fundraising by hosting events, such as bingo, at their own homes. The Jubilee Pavilion would charge people a little extra to come to dances and the proceeds would then be donated to support the war effort. Posters, billboards, and rallies were also used to help gather support from the homefront.