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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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$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...
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$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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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RPCU 2024 congress: 20 years of serving users to defend their rights

Le congrès RPCU 2024 (Regroupement Provincial des Comités des Usagers) a eu lieu à l'Hôtel Delta de Trois-Rivières les 25-26-27 octobre derniers sous le thème "20 ans au service des usagers pour...
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Peter A. Howlett Receives the Medal of Honor from the National Assembly of Quebec

On September 16, 2024, at the Café des Amis de la Montagne, Mr. Peter A. Howlett, founding president of Portage, received the Medal of Honor from the National Assembly in...
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Visit to the musée de la Civilisation for the Saint-Malachie residents

On September 1st, the residents of the centre for Adolescents and Young Adults in Saint-Malachie had the opportunity to take part in a socio-cultural activity in collaboration with the Musée...
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Portage successfully held its 51st Annual General Meeting

Portage held its 51st annual general meeting on September 11th. The organization was honored to welcome many Governors and Board Members in person. The event was also available live via...
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Minister Ya’ara Saks’ Visit to Portage Lac Écho

Reflecting on a Monumental Visit On September 4th, 2024, Portage was privileged to welcome the Honorable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, to...