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Welcome to The King’s Daughters and Sons

Ontario Branch

Who We Are

The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons (IOKDS) is a charitable – community service – organization that works with members from Canada and the United States to make a difference in communities not just in which they live but in communities around the world.

About IOKDS

Members of the Order are organized in Circles (local level), Unions (city or district level), and Branches (province/state level).  Members provide services to their own and other communities by supporting and/or volunteering with programs for students, seniors, the underprivileged, etc.  In addition to other community service projects, members from across the United States and Canada, regularly contribute to the development and in some cases management of seniors’ residences, hospitals, schools, daycare centers.

Ontario Branch

Ontario Branch is the only remaining Branch of the Order in Canada.  The Branch is comprised of five Ottawa-based Circles including Adanac Circle, Autism Circle, Chautauqua Circle, Starlighters/Juniors Circle, and Vista Circle; one southern Ontario Circle – Faith Circle; and one virtual Circle – IOKDS Literacy Circle.

Key Commitments

  1. Education – Post-Secondary Scholarships
  2. Indigenous Outreach
  3. Community Service

Our Impact

Based upon the “Lend a Hand” movement, IOKDS members seek opportunities to serve through donations of time and resources so that:

  • Seniors in the community have more access to affordable housing, nutritious meals, and a supportive network of volunteers to assist to various ways.
  • Families of children with autism have access to programs and services that support both the children and the parents.
  • Clergy and their spouses needing respite can find it and return to their congregations with renewed energy.
  • IOKDS houses can provide affordable accommodation for visitors to Chautauqua.

As a Member…

By becoming a member of one of the Ontario Branch Circles, or by joining as a member-at-large, you will have the opportunity to:

  • use your talents to help people in your community and globally;
  • participate in an organization that among other things established affordable housing for seniors in Ottawa (KDS Village), and launched the Meals on Wheels program in Ottawa;
  • help raise awareness and funds for the IOKDS Scholarship Programs (both international and local scholarships);
  • make lasting friendships;
  • take advantage of affordable housing when you next plan a trip to Chautauqua N.Y.; and,
  • add to the legacy of an interdenominational group with more than 133 years of community service.

News and Events

Visit Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit, education center and summer resort on Lake Chautauqua in southwestern New York State. It was established in 1874, and every summer during its nine-week season, the Institution provides an assortment of programs including performing arts, lectures, worship services, as well as recreational and arts programs.

Chautauqua is dedicated to the exploration of the best in human values and the enrichment of life through programs that explore important social, political and religious issues of our times.

The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons has its headquarters office on the grounds of the Institution and is fortunate to have several properties on the grounds including three boarding-style type houses and a chapel.

Each summer, members and their guests may take advantage of the opportunity to visit Chautauqua and stay in one of the houses run by the Order.

For more information about Chautauqua Institution and upcoming programs, visit:  https://www.chq.org

For more information about the IOKDS Houses at Chautauqua, visit https://iokds.org/

Contact Us

For more information, please send an email with your question to info@thekingsdaughtersandsons.ca

To become a member, please send an email to info@thekingsdaughtersandsons.ca