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 »
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 »
The spirit of giving and joy came alive at the Portage Atlantic Centre as the District N1 Lions hosted their yearly Christmas celebration for the youth in treatment at Cassidy Lake. This heartwarming event has become a cherished tradition, with the Lions once again proving their unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the… Read more »
Portage Atlantic & District N1 Lions Project About Portage Atlantic The residential bilingual programs and services offered at Portage have helped thousands of Atlantic youths overcome their dependencies and live healthy, happy, and productive lives. Since its inception in 1996, Portage Atlantic has evolved in leaps and bounds from its programming to the actual… Read more »
Portage Atlantic had the honor of hosting a visit from the esteemed Winsloe Lions Club from Prince Edward Island last week. The visit proved to be a heartwarming occasion as the Lions Club presented a generous donation to help fulfill the WishList needs of our youth. We extend heartfelt thanks to the Winsloe Lions Club… Read more »
We celebrated some of the many wonderful volunteers that contribute to the success of Portage Atlantic. The celebration included heartfelt messages from youth, staff members and volunteers, delicious cake and a presentation of beautiful artwork created by one of the residents. It was a opportunity to host a gathering at the center while honoring the… Read more »
“They did Portage” series continues with Dan’s amazing story. He struggled with substance abuse in his teenage years and ended up going through the Portage program at Cassidy Lake in New Brunswick. After finishing his program, he turned his life around and went on to become a successful entrepreneur, investor, author and business coach. His… Read more »
