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During the time of the wars, the entire Innisfail community did their best to support the war effort. Even those who did not enlist did their part to contribute to the cause, in many cases through donations to one of the various organizations set up at that time to help fund the wars and help the soldiers overseas.2
The I.O.D.E. was one of the charitable organizations set up during times of war to aid the soldiers in any way possible. They put on a variety of events and organized many fundraisers in order to do their best to help the war effort in any way possible.3
An update of what the Innisfail I.O.D.E. Chapter is up to.6 September 1917
Innisfail, Alberta
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Fundraising for the war effort, and entertainment.23 March 1916
Innisfail, Alberta
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A call for donations of reading material for the soldiers overseas.15 July 1915
Innisfail, Alberta
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Social tea party to promote war savings stamps.29 August 1940
Innisfail, Alberta
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An ad canvassing support for the Belgian Relief fund.26 July 1917
Innisfail, Alberta
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Another important campaign in the Innisfail community was the Belgian Relief Fund. Providing aid for the many Belgian people who had been forced out of their homes due to the destructive nature of the war was a cause many, many Innisfailians held close to their hearts.9
The Red Cross also did their part in the Innisfail community to help with the war effort. They helped in any way they could, putting on auctions, canvassing, and knitting for soldiers among other things.10
Auction for funds for war effort.26 July 1917
Innisfail, Alberta
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An invitation to the community to attend a meeting of the Red Cross.14 September 1939
Innisfail, Alberta
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An announcement for a meeting of the Innisfail War Service League.16 October 1941
Innisfail, Alberta
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Yet another local institution created to help out the nation in times of crisis was the War Service League. It carried out many of the same type of functions as the other organizations previously outlined.14
There many other groups and organizations in the Innisfail community that contributed to the war effort. At every dinner function there was sure to be a guest speaker delivering a speech on patriotism and how each individual could best help out the country in its time of need. Donations of clothing, reading material, and other various items were constantly being requested for the soldiers overseas. Each person in the community was expected to contribute as much as they seemingly could. |
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