All subjects
- All subjects
- Adolescents
- Portage Atlantic
- Addiction
- Foundation
- Family
- Donation
- Mental health
- Sobriety
- Mother and Child
- Portage Atlantic 30 years
- School
- Community Care
- Harm reduction
An educational expedition for Lac Écho youth residents
As part of a school outing, the residents of Lac Écho's adolescents and young adults program explored Montreal's Biodome along with their teacher and counselors. An opportunity to discover the...
The dangers of cannabis on youth: Julien’s inspiring journey to recovery
At only 16, Julien's life took a turn when he used his first cannabis wax pen. This highly THC-concentrated e-cigarette quickly led him into a spiral of isolation and addiction....
Plasma donation: HCPII residents give back to the community
In a remarkable show of solidarity, a few residents of HCPII (Habitations communautaires Portage II) and staff members participated in a plasma collection drive in partnership with Héma-Québec. This important...
Wrapped joy at the Mother-Child centre
For the second consecutive year, employees at RBC Royal Bank invited the children from the Mother and Child program to write a letter to Santa Claus, describing the gift they...
Défi sans dépendance: 500 km cycling journey to support youth in recovery
During National Addictions Awareness Week, Malyka, a graduate of the adolescent and young adult program, completed a seven-day, 500-kilometer cycling journey. This initiative aimed to raise public awareness about addiction...
Portage Atlantic: Nashwaaksis Lions Club spreads Holiday cheer with generosity
This holiday season, the Nashwaaksis Lions Club has once again shown their unwavering support for Portage Atlantic. Their generous donation of $7,449 will greatly help support the program and youth...
Portage Atlantic receives generous donation from IODE New Brunswick
Portage Atlantic were delighted to welcome back members of IODE New Brunswick, who arrived bearing essential items and recreational materials for the centre. This latest visit follows their previous contribution...
![20241206_102632[1]](https://portage.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241206_1026321-scaled-e1734721464835-300x200.jpg "20241206_102632[1]")
Holiday crafting at Portage Atlantic
Residents from both communities at Portage Atlantic gathered to create holiday decorations together. The session brought warmth and festivity to the center as residents crafted handmade ornaments, each adding their...
Simple Plan Foundation: $20,000 for Portage youth
The Simple Plan Foundation held a press conference on November 22nd to announce the amounts donated to various organizations supporting at-risk youth, including the Portage Foundation. We would like to...
Huîtres en affaires, the philanthropic culinary event of the year
November 6th, 2024 - The Huîtres en affaires philanthropic culinary event was held yesterday at Complexe Desjardins and once again proved to be a tremendous success this year raising a...
Users’ Rights Week 2024: Reaffirming our rights, Strengthening our achievements
Once again this year, each of Portage's eight resident committees will mark Users' Rights Week in various ways, from November 10 to 16, 2024. The National Users' Rights Week in...
$50,000 raised for the construction of a youth’s wing at the Lac Écho Centre
Artist Sylvie Dagenais held a fund-raising event entitled Exposition d'art : Tout en couleur on September 10th in Sainte-Adèle. Organized for the benefit of the Portage Foundation, the event welcomed some...
$1.4M net raised in support of Portage’s mission – a resounding success
The 21st edition of the Soirée des Grands Philanthropes, held on October 3rd, paid tribute to Eric La Flèche, President and Chief Executive Officer of METRO inc. The evening highlighted...
Portage Atlantic celebrated its Annual Recognition Ceremony
On Sunday, October 6, Portage Atlantic celebrated its Annual Recognition Ceremony in the presence of 200 guests under the theme "Better Days". The event, hosted by graduates Kaos Splude and...
Portage Atlantic commemorates Truth and Reconciliation Day
On Truth and Reconciliation Day, Portage Atlantic brought residents and staff together to honor the day with meaningful activities to reflect, learn, and heal. The gathering began in the theatre...
Elm City Fall Classic: Nashwaaksis Lions Club Supports Portage Atlantic
On Saturday, September 28th, the Nashwaaksis Lions Club held its annual Elm City Fall Classic, attracting an enthusiastic crowd to admire an impressive display of classic vehicles. The massive turnout...
