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 »
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 the Health and Social Services Network is organized annually by the RPCU (Provincial Grouping of User Committees) in collaboration with the user (UC) and resident… Read more »
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 one hundred participants and four artists who generously donated part of the proceeds from the sale of their artworks. We are pleased to announce that… Read more »
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 Mr. La Flèche’s outstanding contribution to the business community and to the economic development of Québec, as well as his commitment to helping underprivileged youth… Read more »
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 Aaliyah McGraw, honored 22 youth who had completed the residential phase of their rehabilitation treatment program and 11 youth who have maintained one year positive… Read more »
