The Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Gonzales, CA

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is an organization that, “aims to provide a framework that promotes personal and social development.” The members of this organization believe that Friendship, Love and Truth are guiding principles for daily life. They are a diverse organization and have members of all faiths, races, genders, occupations and abilities with over 600,000 members in over 10,000 Lodges in 30 countries.

The historic command of the Odd Fellow is to “visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead and educate the orphan," and others!

The I.O.O.F. (Independent Order Of Odd Fellows), has been assisting people internationally since the 1700’s, starting in England.

Their name was chosen because, centuries ago the words: “independent” meant, “not influenced by others” and, “order” meant, “organization” and, “odd” meant,“different than the ordinary” (in a good way!) and, “fellows” meant, “a group of people with same ideas and ideals”.

Read more about the Independent Order of Odd Fellows here: http://www.ioof.org/