PEI Military Family Resource Centre
3 Lower Malpeque Road, Charlottetown, PE | 902.892.8999 | CAFconnection.ca/PEI
Remembrance Day poppies are everywhere right now. As they should be. Assemblies are happening in schools, the Royal Canadian Legion has its poster and essay contest happening, and there is a theme of war and peace running through conversations, on the front page of newspapers, and on TV commercials. With all of this attention on Remembrance, often comes questions from children. Read More …
Last week, we were thrilled to host a virtual session on available resources for Canadians living with PTSD. We featured volunteers from the Caregivers’ Brigade (more about this lovely group in a moment), our very own social worker extraordinaire, Ed MacAulay, and a military spouse whose husband has PTSD. Read More …
Since April, Canadian military veteran Paul Nichols has been riding across Canada on his horse, Zoe, on behalf of the Communities for Veterans Foundation. Nichols, his wife Terry, and a supportive crew are raising funds and awareness of PTSD and to educate Canadians about problems facing today’s veterans. Read More …
Well, the kids are back in school, the extra-curriculars are starting up again, mornings are likely more chaotic, and more military uniforms are being spotted on the Island. It’s not officially fall yet, but it pretty much is, and PEI’s military units are back on the job here in PEI. Read More …
(CHARLOTTETOWN PE) August 4, 2015 – The Prince Edward Island Military Family Resource Centre (PEI MFRC) has a playful new mascot, but as of yet, there has been no consensus for this mascot’s name. This Read More …
In the last 6 months, I have helped to host more than 150 virtual meetings, workshops, demonstrations, practise sessions and classes across the country. In all, more than 500 participants have joined and are spreading the word about just how easy and interactive our virtual classes can be. Read More …
The cross-country ride is expected to begin on July 18th, 2015 from Signal Hill, St. John’s, Newfoundland and will cover approximately 500 km a day. Read More …
The Prince Edward Island Military Family Resource Centre is on its Tip-to-Tip Tour this summer, bringing awareness of its services to Island families from east to west. Read More …
Recently, three volunteers and two MFRC employees gathered to put together Canada Day care packages to send to our troops in appreciation for all that they do. The items in these packages were all donated by local businesses and included such items as t-shirts, magazines, books, stationary, red and white candies, and Canadian-themed key chains. Read More …
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is pleased to announce the launch of the new Support Our Troops (SOT) Scholarship Program introduced for the 2015–16 academic year. Read More …