Working with others to build a better world.
Welcome to Morning Star Lodge #26 (since 1844) and Evening Star Encampment #300 (since 2014) of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) located in Medina, Ohio! Have you been searching for a way to help others and be a part of something bigger than yourself? Do you have ideas on how to better your community but need like-minded people to put those plans into action? Maybe it’s time you took a closer look at becoming an Odd Fellow.
Medina County Seniors
This scholarship will provide three seniors each year with a range of monetary awards of $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000 to be used for any form of postsecondary education.
Medina County Supporters
Awarded annually to honor a Medina County citizen whose dedication to strengthening the community goes above and beyond.
Christmas Tree Sales
The Medina Odd Fellows Christmas Tree Sales is an annual event. Each year, the group sells Christmas trees to raise funds for children of Medina County. The event typically features a wide selection of fresh, high-quality Christmas trees, and often includes additional holiday-related items or activities, creating a festive atmosphere. The proceeds from the tree sales support the Odd Fellows' charitable missions of Christmas shopping with underserved children.
Taking Local Children
Christmas Shopping
Each year, the Medina Odd Fellows raise funds to take local children in the Medina County community Christmas shopping. This is done through Christmas tree sales and donations from community members like you.
The Baby Section at
Spring Grove Cemetery
Spring Grove Baby Cemetery in Medina, Ohio, is a section within the main cemetery dedicated to the burial of infants and young children. This specific area provides a serene and compassionate environment for families mourning the loss of a child. It serves as a place for remembrance and solace, offering a supportive and reflective space for those grieving. The cemetery itself is known for its care and respect in handling such sensitive matters, ensuring that families have a peaceful and comforting place to honor their loved ones. Serving as caretakers is one of our ongoing projects in which we serve our local community.
“My community deserves my best work, my modest pride, my earnest faith, and my deepest loyalty, as I perform my duty ‘to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead, and educate the orphan’ and as I work with others to build a better world…”
— Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Have you been searching for a way to help others and be a part of something bigger than yourself?
It all begins with an idea. You’ve thought about giving back to your community. You’ve wondered how to do so … ask us. We know.