The week of August 19, 2024, marked the opening of the Portage Games at the adolescents and young adults centre in Atlantic Canada at Cassidy Lake. The event was filled with excitement, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Over the course of the week, the residents participated in a variety of thrilling events, including the 100-meter sprint,… Read more »
On June 13, 2024, Portage Atlantic celebrated the official opening of the Your Community Garden Project in partnership with the Lions N1 District. The event was a tremendous success, marked by the recognition of 18 generous donors. Each donor was invited to come up to the Garden signage and place a leaf identified with their… Read more »
Portage Atlantic Chairman Dr. Russell King, spoke with Vicki Hogarth and Heather Chase, Community Developer at Horizon Health Network, after the second annual Women and Addiction Symposium held in Moncton last April. During the interview, they talked about the unique challenges women face when battling addiction. They also talked about ways in which communities can better… Read more »
On April 10 & 11, Portage proudly hosted its second symposium: “Women and Addiction” in Moncton, New Brunswick. The symposium, held with the overarching goal of eliminating barriers to meaningful addiction treatment for women and their children, aims to enhance understanding of the impacts of social determinants of health. Addressing addiction with a focus on… Read more »
We are deeply grateful for the generous contributions made by the District N1 Lions during their Cabinet meeting at the Portage Atlantic Center. Hosting them at the Lewis Fitness Center was an honor, and their arrival, laden with bags of essential items for our youth, was a testament to their commitment to service and community… Read more »
On February 27, Portage Cassidy Lake had the distinct pleasure of hosting a visit from New Brunswick’s Lieutenant Governor, The Honourable Brenda L. Murphy, accompanied by her partner, Her Honour Linda Boyle. The distinguished guests shared a meaningful lunch with the youth undergoing treatment at our facility, along with Portage employees. They graciously took the… Read more »
On February 14, all the Portage centres celebrated Metamorphosis Day – Portage’s 51st anniversary. Montreal The Portage Centre at Lac Écho hosted all the Montreal program as well as the Head Office employees. This significant day saw the participation of various members of our large Portage family, including the adult community from the Montreal… Read more »
Fredericton, January 18, 2024 – Portage Atlantic received a significant donation from the “100 Women Who Care – Fredericton”. In a recent event, the organization voted to support Portage Atlantic, resulting in an incredible donation of $11,100. This generous contribution will directly impact the lives of many youth at Portage Atlantic centre in Cassidy Lake,… Read more »
Portage Atlantic extends heartfelt appreciation to the Nashwaaksis Lions Club for their unwavering support. During a recent visit to the Portage Atlantic office, members of the Nashwaaksis Lions Club demonstrated their ongoing commitment by presenting a generous donation of $10,000. This significant contribution is earmarked to bolster the various programs and services offered by Portage… Read more »
We are thrilled to announce that Portage Atlantic has been selected as a recipient of the Telus Friendly Future Foundation. This philanthropic foundation, known for its commitment to creating positive social impact, has generously contributed $6,000 to support Portage Atlantic’s transformative initiative – the Your Community Garden project. The Telus Friendly Future Foundation’s unwavering dedication… Read more »
