For more than 15 years, the Fondation Carmand Normand has played a key role alongside Portage by supporting initiatives that address the root causes of addiction and the factors that directly influence mental health.
In recent years, Portage has observed a significant increase in anxiety and concurrent mental health and substance use disorders among the people we serve. In this context, the support of the Fondation Carmand Normand enables us to focus on a fundamental aspect of recovery: healthy eating habits.
Thanks to this valuable partnership, Portage offers nutrition workshops and community cooking activities that are accessible to all participants in social reintegration. These activities:
- promote well-being and self-confidence;
- strengthen autonomy and the ability to make informed choices;
- help participants develop practical and transferable cooking skills;
- encourage a healthier and more mindful relationship with food;
- create meaningful and rewarding opportunities for connection and sharing.
Access to quality equipment, made possible through the Foundation’s support, contributes directly to the success of these initiatives and to their positive impact on participants’ daily lives.
By supporting these meaningful programs, the Fondation Carmand Normand makes a tangible contribution to building a healthier, more resilient, and more compassionate society. Portage extends its sincere gratitude for the Foundation’s unwavering commitment and for the real difference it makes in the lives of the people we serve.
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