PEI Military Family Resource Centre
3 Lower Malpeque Road, Charlottetown, PE | 902.892.8999 | CAFconnection.ca/PEI
Well, it’s that time of year again … the beginning! New calendar, new resolutions (for some of us), new activities … and, with the change in weather, it’s very much a new season. Most “news” come with a touch of the old, and, so, while we welcome this new year and embrace the fresh opportunities it brings, we can’t help but reflect on the year that has just come to a close. Read More …
As I was pondering the days becoming shorter through December, I thought it was a bit like the ending of an old movie…you know, when it “fades to black.” Read More …
We had such a great time last weekend at our holiday party, celebrating with our PEI military families and community. It was wonderful to see such a great turnout! Read More …
The PEI MFRC offers recordings of previous virtual sessions on family care plan, the Caregivers’ Brigade, and talking to children about stressful events. Read More …
Sears celebrates Operation Wish Day for military members and families across Canada on December 6. Read More …
It’s never easy for a soldier to be deployed overseas, far away from loved ones and familiar surroundings, but it is especially difficult over the holidays. Executive Director of the PEI branch of the Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC), Donna Earl, encourages Islanders to consider sending a card, letter, or care package to a Canadian soldier serving overseas this Christmas. Read More …
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 …