Happy Holidays to our PEI Military Families
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 …
Author: PEI Military Family Resource Centre
Virtual Session: Recordings
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 …
Operation Wish Day at Sears: December 6
Sears celebrates Operation Wish Day for military members and families across Canada on December 6. Read More …
PEI Military Family Resource Centre Now Collecting Holiday Packages for Deployed Soldiers
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 …
Explaining Remembrance Day to Children
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 …
Resources for Canadians Living with PTSD
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 …
Communities for Veterans Foundation Ride Across Canada Comes to PEI
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 …
Goodbye Summer, Hello Routine!
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 …
[Press Release] Wanted: A Name for the PEI Military Family Resource Centre Mascot
(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 …
MFRC-PEI Virtual Programs: Update
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 …