Harry Reid

Harry lived in the New Toronto area and describes how he founded several service clubs, including the Lions (1931). It’s aim was to aid people during the depression. It helped them find jobs, and raised money in various ways for a number of community projects. He also volunteered for the Red Cross and helped set up blood donor clinics in local industries. In the 1950’s, he helped to establish a senior citizens council. They arranged for people to visit shut-ins and find out what their needs were. They also started the Meals on Wheels program for the area.

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Harry Reid is an episode from Etobicoke Historical Society Oral Histories by Etobicoke Historical Society.

This episode is 00:38:07 long.

This episode was published on Apr 1, 2023.

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