Wounded Warriors Battlefield Bike Ride 2018: A Participant’s Perspective (Getting Ready to Ride)

Margaret MacKenzie, a CAF spouse living in Germany, recently participated in Wounded Warriors Battlefield Bike Ride, and we asked her to share her experiences with us. Read More …

The Prince Edward Island Military Family Resource Centre (PEI MFRC) is hiring!

We are looking for a fun-loving student for the position of Community Engagement Assistant.  Are you personable, organized, and motivated?  Can you multi-task like a pro?  Do you have good research and communication skills?  Do Read More …

Research on the needs of parents of CAF members

Military Family Services is conducting a survey to determine the needs of parents of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their spouses, and the needs of CAF members and their spouses who care for parents, and we would like to invite you to participate. Read More …

Write to the troops this holiday season!

‘Tis the season for sending holiday cards and packages. As you get set to mail off your cards/packages for another year, why not think about sending something to a deployed member of our military? These Read More …

PEI MFRC Virtual Program Wins National Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUMMARY: Margaret Mackenzie, who led the PEI Military Family Resource Centre Virtual Program, is the 2017 recipient of the Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation, which recognizes individuals or groups across Canada who exceed Read More …

New Resource for School Counsellors Working with Military and Veteran Families

As much as we will the calendar not to flip, it’ll soon be September and back-to-school season for many military families across Prince Edward Island. Parents are checking items off their children’s school supply lists, Read More …

Summertime and the livin’ is easy…

Sunshine, beach days, an endless number of festivals, social BBQs, refreshing drinks by the pool, campfires, more daylight hours—’tis the season for relaxation and fun. Isn’t it? Social media tells us that we should be soaking up every relaxing minute in July and August. Make memories. Enjoy it. Don’t waste a single second. But summer can be a stressful time… Read More …

METSpouse: Military Employment Transition Spouse Program

The Military Employment Transition Spouse (METSpouse) program connects Canadian military spouses with a network of military spouse friendly employers across the country. Founded as a pilot program in 2016, METSpouse launched nationally and is now available in all military communities to the spouses of Active, Reserve, and Retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Read More …

Veterans Child Scholarship

Wounded Warriors Canada has announced it is accepting applications to the second annual Veterans Child Scholarship. “The Veterans Child Scholarship is awarded to children of Canadian Armed Forces veterans or serving members affected by Operational Stress Injuries such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.” Read More …