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 five ecosystems of the Americas under one roof. The adventure continued at the Insectarium, one of North America’s largest insect museums, where our young explorers… Read more »
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. Through Portage’s Adolescents and Young Adult Program in Prevost, Julien was able to work on the underlying reasons for his substance use and learn to… Read more »
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 initiative orchestrated by Pierre-Olivier Caron, a member of the HCPII occupants’ committee and employment counselor at MIRE, brought together six residents and two staff members…. Read more »
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 wished for. Due to the postal strike, all the letters received were delivered directly to the North Pole. Additionally, Philippe Desbiolles, Deelven Veerapen, Marco Altomare,… Read more »
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 challenges and collect funds to support youth in recovery. This ambitious initiative came to life through several events, including a benefit dinner and raffles supported… Read more »
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 in treatment during this festive period. The club’s commitment to improving lives is truly inspiring, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued partnership. On… Read more »
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 of arts and crafts supplies made in October. The IODE members expanded their support by bringing a thoughtful collection of personal care necessities including toiletries,… Read more »
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 personal touch to the decorations. This activity was a perfect reminder of the power of shared experiences and the importance of community. It not only… Read more »
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 extend our heartfelt thanks to the band members for their generous $20,000 donation, which will allow us to continue the music program—an enrichment activity vital… Read more »
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 record net amount of $155,729. Our heartfelt thanks to Guy Nadeau, Vice-President of Desjardins Business – Montreal, for selecting Portage as one of the three… Read more »
