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AIMTA Golf Tournament in Support of Portage

On September 13, Portage was the proud beneficiary of the proceeds from a golf tournament held at the Le Diamant Golf Club, organized...
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Consultation M365 visits Lac Écho: Meaningful exchanges

On Monday, November 3, residents from the adolescents and young adults program at Portage Lac Écho had the privilege of welcoming two representatives...
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« During the program, I learned how to live again. »

My name is Masha. I’m 21 years old and I’m a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. This is my story. As a child,...
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A great man has left us: A tribute to Alban D’Amours

We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alban D'Amours, former President and CEO of Desjardins Group, and a long-time governor and...
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Self-Medication: When Young People Try to Alleviate their Suffering

Could substance use be hiding an attempt to survive? Adolescence and the transition to adulthood are often synonymous with instability and challenges. For...
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A unique climbing activity thanks to the Bon Départ Foundation

Thanks to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities’ generous contribution, 30 adolescents and young adults from the Lac Écho residential centre enjoyed a highly enriching...
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Huîtres en affaires 2025 : The Philanthropic Culinary Experience of the Year

November 6, 2025 - The 6th edition of Huîtres en affaires took place yesterday at the Complexe Desjardins. This philanthropic culinary experience, under...
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Portage Québec Celebrates Its 222 Graduates

On October 26, Portage celebrated the success of 222 graduates during its annual Recognition Ceremony-an event filled with emotion and pride. For the...
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Portage is an investment in yourself

I can honestly say that Portage completely changed my life… Nothing was ever just black or white for me while I was there,...
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Social Media and Illicit Drug Sales: One Click Away From Addiction (continued)

Insights from youth and counsellors In January of this year, we published an article uncovering an unsettling truth: social media has become the...
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Honouring Truth and Reconciliation at Portage

On September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Portage Mother and Child and Portage Atlantic communities came...
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Recognition Ceremony 2025: Portage Atlantic Celebrates Its Graduates

On October 5, Portage Atlantic proudly celebrated the success of 28 young graduates from its rehabilitation centre in Cassidy Lake during the annual...
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Family Day at Portage Saint-Malachie

On September 28, families of our residents came together for a warm and meaningful day at Portage Saint-Malachie. The day began with a...
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Workshops that transform at Portage Saint-Malachie

At the adolescents and young adult program at Portage Saint-Malachie, sobriety is not just a destination - it's a journey of self-discovery. Through...
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22nd edition of the Soirée des Grands Philanthropes

During the 22nd edition of the Soirée des Grands Philanthropes, held on September 25, Portage raised a record net amount of $1,850,000. We...
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Recovery Walk – 3rd Annual Event at Beaver Lake

This year marked the third edition of the Recovery Walk, a growing tradition made possible through the continued partnership between Portage and Kim...
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“The Mother and Child Program gave me renewed confidence and stability”

Living in a supervised apartment  at HCP1 (Habitations Communautaires Portage) was above all an important part of proving to youth protection authorities that...
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Portage successfully concludes its 52nd Annual General Meeting

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Portage held its 52nd Annual General Meeting in a hybrid format, welcoming many Governors and Board Members in...