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A Legacy of Community Support in Victoria
For over 150 years, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Columbia Lodge No. 2, has been a cornerstone of the Victoria community. As the local chapter of a worldwide charitable organization, we are dedicated to the well-being of our neighbours.
Our lodge actively supports local non-profits and charitable groups through both vital fundraising and hands-on volunteering. We are committed to making a tangible difference for those who need it most, continuing a legacy of service that began almost a century and a half ago.
Highlights
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In 2025, our community came together to raise a record-breaking $45,965.85 for the Vancouver Island Crisis Society and another $10,000 for our amazing friends at Mary’s Farm. Our cumulative impact since 2017 totals $219,047.07 for the Crisis Line and over $46,000 for Mary’s Farm.
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Tonne of Love Campaign has raised almost over $200,000 and 200,000lbs of food for Mustard Seed in Victoria.
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Annual Poker Tournament has raised more than $100,000 for a variety of local charities.
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9th Annual Odd Fellows Disc Golf Tournament Update
What an incredible year. As we close the books on our 9th Annual Odd Fellows Charity Disc Golf Tournament, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the community that rallies around this event.
Columbia Lodge No. 2 in Action
What Our Partners are Saying
This will be our second year teaming up with the Odd Fellows on the Tonne of Love campaign. Last year it was so great to be able to provide fresh food to the Mustard Seed and we’re looking forward to that again this year. The Odd Fellows are a very hardworking, caring team and we’re fortunate to have this relationship.
In the Media
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPY
Received 2013 Outstanding Philanthropic Service Club Award for supporting those in need, with a focus on children, seniors and a multitude of health-based charities.
AN ODD CHRISTMAS GIFT
Columbia Lodge #2 joins Country Grocer to raise and fill food bank shelves with $20,000 worth of food for the Mustard Seed Food Bank, supporting Victoria families.
LODGES JOIN TO GIVE BURSARIES
Columbia Lodge No. 2 joined Victoria
Lodge No. 1 and Unity Rebekah Lodge
No. 145 to award bursaries to four talented
students to pursue their educational goals.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF OUR HALL
Local cable channel Shaw TV South
Vancouver Island joined historian
John Adams for a bit of history and a
tour of our Odd Fellows Grand Hall.
