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The Gander Military Family Resource Centre provides services, programs, resources, and support to improve the quality of family life and strengthen our military community.

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 6000
Gander, NL
A1V 1X1

Main Office:
117 Sullivan Ave
709-256-1703 Local 622-1206
Fax: 709-256-1771

The Gander Military Family Resource Centre (GMFRC) is a registered not-for-profit corporation. The GMFRC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Centre operates as a partnership between the Board of Directors, 9 Wing/CFB Gander Commanding Officer and Director of Military Family Services (DMFS).

The purpose of the Gander Military Family Resource Centre (GMFRC) is, in collaboration with the Wing Commander, to enhance the quality of life, morale and well-being of the Gander Military Community by:

i. Developing services, programs and activities which strengthens the military family and all other segments of the Gander Military Community;
ii. Promoting and creating conditions which foster social and emotional well-being within both the military and civilian community; and
iii. Involving the military community in every aspect of the work within the MFRC and at every level within the organization.

This is accomplished through the delivery of services and programs. through its structure and procedures the GMFRC provides mechanism for community input. An annual needs assessment is circulated to Regular and Reserve Force members and their families for completion. Programs and services are reflective of community need.

  • Our Mission Statement

    The Gander Military Family Resource Centre (GMFRC) is a registered not-for-profit corporation. The GMFRC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Centre operates as a partnership between the Board of Directors, 9 Wing/CFB Gander Commanding Officer and Director of Military Family Services (DMFS).

    The purpose of the Gander Military Family Resource Centre (GMFRC) is, in collaboration with the Wing Commander, to enhance the quality of life, morale and well-being of the Gander Military Community by:

    i. Developing services, programs and activities which strengthens the military family and all other segments of the Gander Military Community;
    ii. Promoting and creating conditions which foster social and emotional well-being within both the military and civilian community; and
    iii. Involving the military community in every aspect of the work within the MFRC and at every level within the organization.

    This is accomplished through the delivery of services and programs. through its structure and procedures the GMFRC provides mechanism for community input. An annual needs assessment is circulated to Regular and Reserve Force members and their families for completion. Programs and services are reflective of community need.

Staff Contact Information

  • Peggy Blake, Executive Director: Local 622-1274
  • Tracy Ryan, Office/Accounting Manager: Local 622-1206
  • Candy Brinson,  Reception/Program Coordinator: Local 622-1206
  • Janis Crocker, Veteran Family Program Navigator: Local 622-1435
  • Kim Elms, IPSC Family Liaison Officer / MFRC Social Worker: Local 622-1146/622-1170
  • Melanie Acreman, Child & Youth Navigator: Local 622-1201
  • Paige Brennan, Child & Youth Program Coordinator: Local 622-1201
  • Colleen Hiscock, Deployment Support Navigator: Local 622-1202
  • Danielle St-Pierre, Employment/Education/SLT Navigator: Local 622-1147
  • Kellie Fudge, Community Integration & Referral Navigator: Local 622-1148
  • Wanda Kearley, Community & Volunteer Development Navigator: 622-1224
  • Jenna Vautier and Danielle Brown, Military Family Services Outreach Navigator -Corner Brook - Satellite Office 709-637-4591