D.A.R.E. Program
The Grand Lodge of Illinois along with lodges statewide support and actively participate in the D.A.R.E. Program. Lodges work on an individual basis with local D.A.R.E. Officers by supplying D.A.R.E. shirts, pencils and rulers to graduates of the program. The members of the Independent Order of Oddfellows are proud to particpate in this worthy community project. Please contact the Grand Secretaries office via the Contact Us section of this website for more information on how you may participate. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 January 2009 )
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VISUAL RESEARCH Program
Thirty-five States and five Canadian Provinces have contracts with the Odd Fello and Rebekah Visual Research Foundation for local eye problems, Illinois is one of those states that is a proud and active participant.
JURISDICTIONAL PROJECTS
- Purchase of equipment for Medical Schools and Eye Ckinics
- Operation of Eye Banks
- Amblyopia screening
- Support for Ophthalmological Research
- Operation of low vision clinics
- Purchase of Eye Glasses for needy and elderly
- Mobile eye exam units
- Printing of Odd Fellow and Rekah Rituals in Braille
- Collecting eye glasses for third world countries
- Sale and donation of big eye lamps
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 January 2009 )
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- Scholarships presented to qualified, needy students.
- Three $1,500.00 grants annually
- Ten to fifteen $1,000.00 grants annually
Eligible students from throughout Illinois may make application through the Grand Lodge Office in Lincoln.
Student Loans Also Available
U.N. Pilgrimage and Educational Tours Sponsored Annually
Another service to mankind from the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
To Download Scholarship Application and Requirements, click below links.
Scholarship Program
Scholarship General Information and Requirements
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 March 2010 )
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- Serving the needs of nearly 1,700 children in residence since 1893
- Providing Day Care facilities to over 1000 youngsters since 1977
721 Wyatt Ave, Lincoln, IL
217-732-4128
"We Care For Your Children"
Oddfellows and Rebekah's of Illinois
If you are interested in applying for the Illinois IOOF Youth Activites Promotional Fund Grant sponsored by the Odd Fellows Children's Home Board of Directors please download the application below and return it to the Grand Lodge Office at 845 Wyatt Ave. P.O. Box 248 Lincoln, Illinois 62656. Please note that the Children's Home Board only meets Quarterly and the application has to be reviewed by the board at their regular meeting before they approve the funds. They meet January, April, July, October. Please have all applications to the Grand Lodge Office by the First of these months to ensure it will be reviewed at the quarterly meetings.
Illinois IOOF Youth Activities Promotional Fund Grant Application
For more information go to: Contact Us |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 February 2010 )
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- 120 bed skilled nursing facility
- Private and semi Private room accomodations
- Round-the-clock nursing care
- Dietician supervised meals and snacks
- On-site laundry for clothing and linens
- Full-time fire protection and security
- All-faith church services
- Beauty and barbershop
- Various activities
- Rehab to Home
- 42 bed Alzheimer Wing
- Out-patient therapy
201 Lafayette Ave East, Mattoon, Illinois 61938
217-235-5449
For more information go to: Contact Us
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 January 2009 )
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