Ceilidh benefits The Salvation Army Bedford MacDonald House

More than 200 Islanders came out to enjoy great music and show their support for The Salvation Army Bedford MacDonald House at a ceilidh held at the Kiwanis/Shriners Bingo Country Club in Charlottetown recently.

Emceed by organizer Barb Perry, the event featured top notch entertainers from across the province, including Janet and Joseph Hebert, Stan Paquet and Kalie Chaisson and Randy Blaisdell and was a huge success raising a total of $1,700 for the only men’s shelter on Prince Edward Island.

“Charlie, Ralph and Barb, along with the many others who helped in the organization of this event are to be commended for a job well done,” said Captain Jamie Locke, Director of The Salvation Army Bedford MacDonald House. “It is evident they poured their hearts into this project.”

The Salvation Army Bedford MacDonald House, located at 184 Weymouth Street, officially opened in January 2013. Anyone in need of emergency shelter may call Bedford MacDonald House at (902) 892-9242 or walk-in after 4 p.m. daily.