Royal Canadian Legion Kanata (ontario No 638) Poppy Fund

Funds for the poppy fund are raised through the generosity of the community during our yearly poppy campaign which normally commences the last friday of october and ends on the 11th november. This campaign is operated by many volunteers and collection trays/coin boxes in stores distributing poppies. Funds raised are used to provide assistance to veterans their dependants where needed. The funds provide awards for youth education: i.e. Poster poems and essay contests assistance to youth by way of student bursaries cadet training support. Funds are used to support senior programs: i.e. Medical equipment for use by all who have a need with in our community. Meals on wheels multifaith housing leave the streets behind - homeless veterans shepherds of good hope ottawa mission etc.. Further a limited amount of funds are used to purchase poppies wreaths canvassing and promotional material/supplies for the annual poppy campaign.